EPIC Cane Corsos
www.epiccanecorsos.com
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Thank
you for choosing EPIC Cane Corsos as the breeder for your new family member. We
know you will be delighted with what a loving and loyal companion your puppy
will be as you bring them into your family.
Below
you will find the conditions of sale and guarantee agreement for your puppy.
Buyer:
Phone:
Address:
Sire:
Dam:
Sex: D.O.B. Quality:
Color:
Purchase Price:
TERMS
OF
1. All
EPIC Cane Corsos are registered with the I.C.C.F., International Cane Corso
Federation, and A.K.C. Foundation Stock Service, and will carry the EPIC Cane
Corsos name as their registered name. We breed to the I.C.C.F. standard.
2.
I.C.C.F. and A.K.C. FSS registration papers are given once proof is given of a
completed puppy kindergarten class. Pet quality puppies’ application
for registration after proof of spay/neuter has been received.
3. All
puppies are guaranteed to be free of communicable disease at the time of sale
per health certificate provided with puppy at time of sale under
4. If a
serious health problem is noted during the above examination, a written
statement from buyers’ veterinarian must be received by seller within 7 days
from the date of examination. Upon verification by sellers’ veterinarian of
stated health problem, puppy must be returned to seller. When available, no
time frame is guaranteed, the buyer will be provided with another puppy, of the
same sex and quality/value.
5. All
puppies are guaranteed to be free of any birth defect. Problems must be
reported within 1 year of date of sale.
6. All
show quality puppies are guaranteed to be free of Crippling Hip Dysplasia up to
the age of 2 years.OFA pre-lims will not be accepted as the final diagnosis of
hip dysplasia, the radiograph must be preformed again at the age of two years
at which time results will be accepted as final. If at any time before the age
of 2 years it is deemed by a certified veterinarian that the puppy needs any
type of orthopedic surgery, buyer must notify seller before giving permission
to veterinarian to proceed with surgery. Buyer must send copies of x-rays,
doctors’ report etc., to sellers’ veterinarian. Buyer must also obtain a second
opinion from a veterinarian not associated with original veterinarian that gave
the recommendation for surgery, Sellers veterinarian may be source of second
opinion. If buyer proceeds with surgery without first contacting seller all
terms of replacement of puppy will become null and void.
7. SHOW
QUALITY: Upon knowledge of any birth defect or genetic defect, buyer agrees to
have his/her veterinarian provide seller with written proof of problem within 7
days of occurrence. Diagnosis must be confirmed with seller’s veterinarian.
Buyer has two options: 1. Buyer may elect to keep puppy, have him/her
spayed/neutered proof of sterilization must be provided, return registration
papers and receive $1000.00 off the purchase of a new show puppy. 2. Buyer may
elect to return puppy to seller along with registration papers and receive a
replacement puppy. If the puppy/dog has been bred all guarantees are null and
void. For the terms of this contract "Cherry Eye" is considered
common to the breed and non-hereditary and is not covered under the contract.
-Any
puppy sold as a show quality must be shown unless the seller agrees to and
signs a waiver. Puppy must attend its first show by the age of six to nine
months and be shown a minimum of six times by the age of two years. Buyer
understands that failure to do so will result in a fine being imposed on them
which will amount to the purchase price of the puppy or puppy may be returned
to seller in which case seller agrees to take $500.00 off the purchase price of
a PET quality puppy when available. Puppy must not have been spayed or neutered
and must be in good health which will be confirmed by sellers veterinarian.
-Any
female puppy sold as a show quality puppy must not be bred before two years of
age at which time the official OFA radiograph can be performed, buyer
understands that breeding a female before two years of age will cause all terms
of this contract to become null and void.
-Buyer
agrees to never intentionally breed this Cane Corso with any other breed of dog
except another Cane Corso. Buyer understands if Seller becomes aware of this
practice occurring, a fine will be imposed on buyer which will amount to the
purchase price of the dog. Buyer may keep dog but it must be spayed or neutered
immediately proof of sterilization will be required. Buyer may return dog to
seller in which case seller agrees to take $500.00 off the purchase price of a
PET quality puppy. Dog must not have been spayed or neutered and must be in
good health which will be confirmed by sellers veterinarian. This condition is
imposed in order to keep the breed pure.
-Registered
name of dog will begin with “EPIC”new owner may state rest of name. Unless new
owner was involved with the actual breeding of said animal they will not add
their kennel name to the naming of this dog. Such as EPIC
George of/di your kennel.
8.
Under NO circumstances do we grant cash refunds or accept liability for medical
expenses, veterinarian fees, or any other expense related to the care of your
Cane Corso.
9. No
replacements will be given due to problems which result from buyers neglect.
10. No
guarantees are made regarding temperament. The temperament of your puppy is
based on the amount of time you give to your dog and to its development and
socialization. Buyer agrees to enroll puppy in Puppy Kindergarten class at 3
months of age and Basic Obedience by 6 months of age with a certified trainer
in a class setting. It is also recommended that you enroll your dog in a
refresher course at 12 months. Under no circumstances should rough training
methods be used on your Cane Corso. Proper socialization and training is a must
for your puppy to be a well adjusted, welcome member to your family.
Registration papers WILL NOT be released until proof of completion of puppy
kindergarten has been received.
11.
Buyer agrees to provide yearly vet exams. Puppy should be on a food formulated
for large breeds. We recommend you feed a high quality puppy food, as proper
diet will help your puppy maintain good health.
12.
Seller is not responsible for any problems with landlord, family members or
allergy.
13.
Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges, and means of shipping, for puppy
and or replacement puppy, which also includes return of original puppy to
seller.
14.
REPLACEMENT PUPPY
-In the
case of sudden or unexplained death, a full necropsy must be done to show cause
of death, to prove a pre-existing genetic disorder.
-Verification
must be provided that puppy completed Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience
classes during the time frame recommended in #10 of this contract. Failing to
complete these classes voids contract.
-Dog/Bitch
must have not been bred. Breeding of said animal will void contract.
-Verification
of proper veterinary care and feeding as stated in contract must be provided.
-Replacements
are made when puppies are available. No guarantee is made as to time frame for
replacement.
15.
Contract is not valid unless signed by buyer and seller. Buyer MUST return a
signed original of contract within 7 days. If signed copy is not returned, no
guarantees will be honored.
16.
VENUE, APPLICABLE LAW AND ATTORNEY FEES:
-This
agreement is mutually stipulated to have been entered in
17.
FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL:
- Buyer
must give seller first right of refusal if at any time they find they can no
longer keep possession of above mentioned dog.
18. If
any term or provision of this agreement is held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining terms and
provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall in no way be effected,
impaired or invalidated.
19.
TRANSFERABILITY:
This
contract is limited between Seller and 1st Buyer. It is not held transferable
to a third party.
20.
Sellers maximum responsibility is limited to the purchase price of the dog. Any
subsequent expenditure is the sole responsibility of the Buyer.
21. By
signing this contract both parties are acknowledging they have read fully
understand and agree to ALL terms of
this contract they also agree that all terms will be carried out as stated. Any
other agreements are invalid unless stated in writing at the time of the
signing of this agreement.
BUYERS
SIGNATURE:________________________________DATE:_______
SELLERS
SIGNATURE:________________________________DATE:_______