TopStock Vizsla Kennels
Agreement of Ownership
This agreement is entered into on the _____
day of ____________________, 2009 by and between TopStock Vizsla Kennels James
D. and
here after referred
to as “New Owner”.
The parties agree to the following:
1.
TopStock Vizsla Kennels agree to convey to
_______________________ possession and ownership of male(s) and female(s) Vizsla(s), whelped
2.
TopStock Vizsla Kennels represents and warrants each puppy covered
by this agreement as follows:
a.
To the best of Breeder’s knowledge, each puppy(s) is free of
external and internal parasites.
b.
Each puppy has been vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus. Dates of such vaccinations to be provided at
time of transfer.
c.
Each puppy sold shall have a full health guarantee for 96 hours
during which time the New Owner may have the puppy examined by a veterinarian
of their choice at their own expense.
This health guarantee does not cover neglect.
d.
This puppy shall be free of dysplasia of the hips to such extent
as to be certified by the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation For
Animals). Such certification to be the
sole expense of the new owner.
3.
New Owner represents and warrants as follows:
a.
New Owner will take reasonable care to maintain the health and
well being of this puppy for as long as he/she retains ownership, and will
provide adequate amounts of love and attention to the puppy/dog.
b.
If for any reason, ownership of this puppy/dog is to be
transferred, New Owner will give TopStock Vizsla Kennels right of first refusal
for a reasonable sum of money not to exceed double the initial price.
c.
New Owner agrees to provide proper bedding and kenneling for
this puppy/dog at night in an inside area with a temperature above 55 degrees
in winter or below 85 degrees in the summer.
4.
Breeder hereby guarantees up to the age of 26 months that the
hips are certifiable by which time the New Owner shall exercise his/her right
to have the dog certified. Only if the
hip x-ray is submitted to OFA and found to be not certifiable will the dog be
replaced or fifty percent (50%) of the initial purchase price refunded. Breeder reserves the option of having a
second x-ray done and submitted to OFA at Breeder’s expense.
5.
New Owner agrees to register the puppy only with the
6.
New Owner shall have full possession of dog and all costs to
raise and maintain the dog shall be the sole responsibility of the New Owner.
7.
New Owner agrees to adhere to the ethical standards, especially
as they relate to breeding, as outlined by the Vizsla Club of America whether
or not New Owner elects to join the VCA.
Classification of
Puppy to be Delivered by Breeder
Show Potential Field Potential Family Pet
Paragraphs 8, 9, or 10 shall only apply only when “Show
Potential”, “Field Potential”, or “Family Pet” is marked above.
8.
Show Potential: If the
classification of the puppy is “Show Potential”, New Owner agrees to the
following terms:
a.
New Owner agrees to show dog to obtain its conformation championship
and will undertake all the expense to do so.
If in the opinion of three mutually agreed to experts (Each Expert shall
be an
b.
Before a puppy/dog shall be replaced/sold/given away, New Owner
agrees to return the puppy/dog to Breeder.
Breeder agrees to make determination of the outcome of the
puppy/dog. Any financial exchange shall
benefit New Owner.
c.
At the time New Owner’s dog/bitch is offered as stud or to be
bred, New Owner agrees to consult with Breeder as to the potential sire or dam
to be used. Only OFA Hip certified good
or better and which are certified free of brucellosis shall be used to breed to
this dog/bitch.
d.
The following breeding requirements ‘do’ ‘do NOT’ apply:
i.
Breeder hereby requests and New Owners agrees to one of the
following:
1. If female:
The first time the bitch is bred and whelps a litter, Breeder hereby
reserves the right to purchase a puppy from the litter and shall have the right
to have the pick from all the puppies in the litter. The price of the puppy shall be the going
rate for the litter but shall not be more than 125% of the price paid to
Breeder for the puppy.
2.
If male:
New Owner agrees to permit Breeder to use this dog as a stud free of
charge, and Breeder agrees to bare all costs associated with any such request
of Stud Service including the collection of semen for AI. Such request of service shall not exceed two
successful breedings.
New Owner agrees to sign as owner of the stud any
1.
Field Potential: If the
classification of the puppy is “Field Potential”, New Owner agrees to the
following terms:
a.
New Owner agrees to seek field titles and will undertake all the
expense to do so. Such titles may
include
b.
Before a puppy/dog shall be replaced/sold/given away, New Owner
agrees to return the puppy/dog to Breeder.
Breeder agrees to make determination of the outcome of the
puppy/dog. Any financial exchange shall
benefit New Owner.
c.
At the time New Owner’s dog/bitch is offered as stud or to be
bred, New Owner agrees to consult with Breeder as to the potential sire or dam
to be used. Only OFA Hip certified good
or better and which are certified free of brucellosis shall be used to breed to
this dog/bitch.
d.
The following breeding requirements ‘do’ ‘do NOT’ apply:
i.
Breeder hereby requests and New Owners agrees to one of the
following:
1.
If female:
The first time the bitch is bred and whelps a litter, Breeder hereby
reserves the right to purchase a puppy from the litter and shall have the right
to have the pick from all the puppies in the litter. The price of the puppy shall be the going
rate for the litter but shall not be more than 125% of the price paid to
Breeder for the puppy.
2.
If male:
New Owner agrees to permit Breeder to use this dog as a stud free of
charge, and Breeder agrees to bare all costs associated with any such request
of Stud Service including the collection of semen for AI. Such request of service shall not exceed two
successful breedings. New Owner agrees to sign as owner of the stud
any
2.
Family Pet: If the classification
of the puppy is “Family Pet”, New Owner agrees to the following terms:
a.
New Owner understands the
b.
New Owner hereby agrees to contact Breeder prior to breeding
their puppy/dog and understands a fee may be required to be paid to Breeder to
amend the registration. New Owner
understands such breeding rights may NOT be approved by Breeder.
c.
Should New Owner and Breeder agree to amend the
d.
New Owner hereby agrees to consult with Breeder prior to spaying
or neutering their puppy. New Owner
understandings that spaying or neutering their puppy ends any opportunity to
champion their puppy. New Owner
understandings their “Pet” puppy may still be capable of earning its
championship.
3.
In the event Breeder retains Breeding rights or the selection of
a puppy from a future litter under paragraph 8 or 9, New Owner shall notify
Breeder prior to spaying or neutering their puppy. For males, Breeder may elect and shall have
the right at Breeder’s sole cost and expense to collect and freeze semen sufficient
for future breedings.
For females, Breeder may elect and shall have the right to breed female
at Breeder’s sole expense and cost. New
Owner shall permit Breeder to breed, house, and whelp one litter. Breeder shall have the sole right to the
litter and shall return the puppy/dog to New Owner once the puppies have been
weened.
4.
This agreement is complete and no oral promises or agreements
exist except as expressed within the terms of this agreement. This agreement may be modified or amended
only in writing and signed by the parties hereto and shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the state of
By signing below, it is hereby acknowledged that the signee has reviewed and agrees to adhere to the above policies, requirements, and terms.
New Owner:
Signed:
By: Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Breeder:
TopStock Vizsla
Kennels
Signed: ____________________________________________________
TopStock Vizsla Kennels
James D. and