Petcontr

OSHOZEN AKITAS

SALES CONTRACT

Companion Akita

THIS CONDITIONAL SALES CONTRACT is made this ____day of ___________. 2003

between Stephanie Cottrell, hereby known as SELLER, and

_____________________________________________________________hereby known as

BUYER.

THE SELLER agrees to sell and hereby does sell and deliver to the BUYER an Akita

of _____________ sex, whelped ________________. Said Akita is sired by

________________________________________________________________ _ and out of

______________________________________________________________ and is of sound

mind and body and is in good health and free from communicable diseases as far as

appears to the eye.

Said Akita is described as: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________.

THE CONSIDERATION for this sale is the sum of $ ____________; as the purchase price

and the conditions to be performed by the BUYER as set forth and the information

furnished by the BUYER as set forth. Which information is given by the BUYER as true

and correct, and made by him expressly for the purpose of influencing, the SELLER to

execute this contract and by which information the SELLER has been induced to make

this contract. SELLER will provide any necessary health certificates for shipping.

The BUYER is responsible for any shipping charges incurred.

THIS AKITA is sold as a PET/COMPANION quality dog with all conditions and

guarantees associated with it.

THE TITLE OF OWNERSHIP and the right of registration in any dog sold under this

agreement remain in the SELLER or his/her assigns until full payment has been

made by the BUYER and obligations fulfilled. Pedigree papers, and puppy will be

delivered by the SELLER to the BUYER and in BUYER’s name when all payments have been

made and obligations fulfilled. AKC Registration papers for puppy while be provided

by Seller upon proof of spay or neuter or as soon as available from the AKC and will

be a limited registration.

This Akita shall reside with the BUYER who shall be responsible for all expenses

incurred in ownership. All advertising shall reference OshoZen Akitas and list

Stephanie Cottrell & Jorja Piper as Breeders. This Akita shall not be bred is

sold on a LIMITED REGISTRATION and will be altered.

SELLER is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by this Akita after

possession of this Akita is released to the BUYER. The BUYER agrees the dog shall not

be re-sold, or assigned, or mortgaged, or (where applicable) removed out of the state

of ___________________ without the written consent of the SELLER.

SELLER'S CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES AND AGREEMENTS - the SELLER agrees to provide

and guarantee the following conditions pertaining to said Akita:

1. A correct 4 (four) generation pedigree of said Akita.

2. Proper innoculations & record and/or vaccinations (to include 1st DHPPC and Parvo

booster) prior to sale & worming.

3. Literature on the Akita Standard, grooming and supplemental advice as well as

supply of food the puppy has been eating.

4. Buyer Requirements statement.

5. That said Akita will be healthy at the time of sale and upon arrival to the

BUYER. This is to be determined by a practicing veterinarian within 72 hours of

arrival to the BUYER. After 72 hours, the SELLER withdraws any further

responsibility regarding general health of the Akita.

6. This Akita will be free of PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) and hereditary

problems, excluding thyroid problems and flea allergies. The SELLER reserves the

right to have her own veterinarian examine this Akita should a problem arise.

7. This Akita will be free of hip dysplasia. An x-ray will be taken at the age

of 24 months and no later than 26 months by a practicing veterinarian with the

results (normal, dysplastic) to be sent to the SELLER. The SELLER reserves the

right to have her own veterinarian examine the x-ray plates or to have the x-ray

redone. If said Akita is found to be crippled by dysplasia, BUYER shall submit proof

of crippling dysplasia by a signed statement from the veterinarian to the SELLER within

15 days of receiving this information. BUYER then has the option of replacement as set

forth in this contract.

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REPLACEMENT - should said Akita not meet the conditions guaranteed in the above

sections: Options:

1. BUYER will return the dog to SELLER (BUYER is responsible for shipping costs)

and SELLER will replace the dog with one of equal or better quality as soon as

one is available to SELLER.

2. If BUYER prefers to keep this Akita, for a pet price of $__________ (normal coat)

$_________ (long coat) SELLER will replace this Akita with one of equal or better

quality as soon as one is available to SELLER.

3. The replacement puppy will be of the same sex as the original puppy, unless

there is not one available and BUYER is willing to accept a puppy of the

opposite sex. - If Buyer keeps original puppy and opts for a replacement puppy

the replacement will be of the opposite sex. The replacement puppy will be under

the same contract as the original puppy, with an addendum to be issued and signed by

all for the identity of the new puppy.

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BUYER'S CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES AND AGREEMENTS - the BUYER agrees to provide and

guarantee the following conditions pertaining to said Akita:

1. The BUYER binds him/herself to take good and reasonable care of said Akita.

BUYER agrees to provide complete veterinary care by a licensed Veterinarian.

BUYER agrees to follow feeding, supplementation and inoculation program advised

by SELLER and/or agrees to follow the program recommended by their Veterinarian.

SELLER is to be provided with Veterinarian's recommendations with proof of

documentation.

2. The BUYER agrees to control the Akita on lead when off the premises and to

house and control the Akita properly on premises to avoid loss by theft, running

away, or other. BUYER agrees to keep Akita as a house dog, in a properly fenced

yard, or in a kennel run with proper housing. Proper fencing would be a minimum

height of 5 feet, Proper construction of a kennel run would be at least 6 feet

high and with minimum dimensions of 8 feet wide and 18 feet long, with

provisions for shade from the sun and a dog house. AT NO TIME WILL THE AKITA BE

CHAINED THIS AKITA SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO RUN LOOSE OFF LEAD OUTSIDE SUCH A

SECURELY FENCED YARD OR RUN.

3. BUYER will not raise Akita solely on tile floors or floors of equivalent,

recognizing that proper footing is very important to skeletal development. BUYER

is advised regarding skeletal development and the importance of caution to be

used with the Akita up to two (2) years of age. Horseplay, jumping off high

places and rough playing with older dogs should be avoided during this critical

time of skeletal development.

4. BUYER shall use the kennel name OshoZen as first part of the registered name of

said Akita.

5. BUYER agrees, in all matters pertaining to this Akita; to abide ethically to

the standards of The Akita Club of America, Inc. (ACA) "Code of Ethics" (see attached

copy), and to abide by the standards of sportsmanship as outlined by the American

Kennel Club (AKC) in all matters relevant to exhibiting this Akita or attending public

events with this Akita. Violation of the AKC Code of Conduct , suspension by the AKC,

or indictment for charges of negligence or cruelty by any civil animal authority are

grounds for the SELLER to repossess this Akita.

6. BUYER is required to notify SELLER of any change of address or phone number

within seven (7) days of the change.

7. If BUYER ever considers changing title of ownership of this Akita, the SELLER

shall be given first right of ownership at no cost to the seller. If SELLER declines

and BUYER has made arrangements for a new owner, the BUYER must inform the SELLER of

the name and address & phone number of the new owner for an interview. BUYER also

understands and agrees to bind any future owner to the terms of this contract. In all

cases of return, the BUYER is liable for shipping costs.

8. BUYER swears he is not acting as an agent in the purchase of this Akita and

that he will not sell this Akita to any agent, pet store or guard dog business.

BUYER also agrees this animal will not solely be used as a guard dog for any business

and will not be chained or attack-trained.

9. BUYER understands this Akita is not to be used as a breeding animal and agrees if

this Akita is used for breeding purposes, SELLER is released of any guarantees and

offspring will not be registered with the AKC.

10. If any of the stated conditions of this contract are not met by the BUYER

the SELLER’s responsibilities and guarantees at such time are automatically

voided. Furthermore, the SELLER reserves the right to reclaim said Akita and no

refund is due to BUYER.

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11. BUYER understands this Akita will become a large and powerful dog. Because

of this potential size and strength, BUYER understands he/she should always be

careful with this dog around strangers and especially around children. BUYER

understands he/she must teach young children in the home not to tease this Akita

(take food, toys, bones, etc. from the Akita, play punch/hit in a threatening

manner). If young children are present, the children and the Akita should ALWAYS

have adult supervision. BUYER understands that an Akita, by nature, will protect

his owners, his property, his children and himself from any and all that the

Akita perceives to be dangerous. Buyer understands that given these tendencies it is recommended to train this Akita in basic obedience in a public class or forum to

assist in further supporting a stable mental foundation and reliable/acceptable

social behavior.

REFUND – Seller agrees to refund $50 of the purchase price of this Akita upon

receipt of proof of completion of a public forum puppy basic obedience course.

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12. This contract - with regard to replacement or health guarantee - will become

null and void if said Akita has been used to produce (or attempted to produce) one

or more litters of puppies.

13. BUYER agrees to train or have this Akita obedience trained. BUYER also

agrees to have this Akita socialized among people and other animals. Proper

exercise and grooming is very important to overall appearance and health. BUYER

agrees to maintain the Akita in the best possible condition.

CONTRACT AMENDMENT - any changes or additional terms to this Sales Contract must

be made in the form of an Addendum and signed by all Parties.

SEVERABILITY - if any provision of this Sales Contract is or becomes void or

unenforceable by force or operation of law, the other provisions shall remain

valid and enforceable.

INTEGRATION CLAUSE - the entire Sales Contract between the parties is contained

herein.

LAW TO APPLY - both Parties agree that the law/s of the State of Texas and _______________________ shall apply to this Sales Contract and that this Sales

Contract shall be enforceable in Bexar County, Texas.

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THE UNDERSIGNED have read and understood this Sales Contract and agree to the

terms and conditions set forth herein.

BREEDER/SELLER: _____________________________

Stephanie K. Cottrell

149 Lost Forest Drive

San Antonio, TX 78233-2724

(210) 654-6102

oshozenakitas@sbcglobal.net

BUYER(s): ___________________________________________

(Signature)

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NAME(s): (print)

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ADDRESS:

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PHONE: _____________________________________________

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EMAIL: ______________________________________________