Red Barn's Golden Retrievers
Specializing in best friends.
No Current Litters available.
Our puppies go home microchipped, vet checked, with multiple deworming treatments, their first round of vaccines and heartworm medication, and a new puppy owner kit.
New puppy owner kit includes: Welcome folder with up to date health information and multiple articles regarding puppy training, 4lb bag of puppy food, a small toy and piece of blanket used by mother and litter, and their collar,
Sample Contract
Red Barn Retrievers LLC’s Puppy Purchase Agreement & Guarantee (Limited Registration) Puppy/Dog Information
Puppy: __________________ AKC Registration No.: ______________ Sex: M / F Date of Birth: _____________ Pick Up Date: ____________
Pedigree Information (Litter)
Sire Show Name: ______________________ Call Name: _____________ AKC Registration No.: __________________
Dam Show Name: _____________________ Call Name: _____________ AKC Registration No.: ___________________
This agreement dated on _________________ is made between Red Barn Retrievers LLC, Candice Lucik (“Breeder”) and __________________________________ (“Buyer”). The subject of this Agreement is the above described puppy/dog.
The Breeder and Buyer agree as follows:
Purchase Price:
A non-refundable deposit of $400 shall be due and paid to Breeder upon execution of this Agreement. The deposit shall be applied to the final purchase price of $_________________. The remaining balance is due when the puppy/dog reaches 6 weeks of age. Any shipping and handling expenses are the responsibility of and shall be paid by Buyer. All payments due under this Agreement shall be made in US dollars and paid to the Breeder via Cash, Check, Bank Wire, Venmo, or Zelle.
Limited Registration:
The puppy/dog is purebred and registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). The puppy is being sold with limited registration. This means that while the puppy/dog is registered, no litters produced by said puppy/dog are eligible for registration. (Additional contract for Full Breeding rights available at Breeder discretion.)
Registration by Buyer:
Buyer shall register the puppy/dog with the AKC. Buyer agrees to use the Breeder’s Kennel name when registering the puppy/dog and provide the Breeder with a photocopy of the puppy/dog’s registration as promptly as possible after receipt. Buyer will not change the puppy/dog’s registration name without Breeder’s prior written consent and will never remove the kennel prefix from the puppy/dog’s registration name.
Breeder’s Obligations:
Breeder represents and warrants the following:
Ownership:
Breeder is the lawful owner of the puppy/dog and has the right to transfer ownership of the puppy/dog to Buyer. Ownership of the puppy/dog will be transferred to Buyer upon Buyer’s payment of the full Purchase Price.
Returns/Refunds:
If it is determined by a licensed veterinarian that the puppy/dog was unfit for purchase or has a genetic disorder that is identified within the warranty period described as 1 year from date of execution, the Buyer may return the puppy/dog and receive a replacement puppy/dog from the next available litter of equal or better value. Should the puppy/dog be returned or exchanged according to the terms of this section, Buyer shall be responsible for any and all transportation expenses, veterinarian charges, crate fees, and transport fees.
New Puppy Kit: Breeder agrees to provide Buyer with a new puppy owner kit, including but not limited to:
- a four pound bag of Dr. Gary’s Best Puppy Food
- a small toy and blanket used by mother / litter
- Partially prefilled AKC puppy/dog registration form
- Collar
- microchip registration paperwork Before Going Home: Before leaving Red Barn Retrievers care, each puppy/dog will have the following:
- Certificate of health from veterinarian Dr. Pytel
- First round of vaccines
- Up to date deworming
- Microchipped No Other Warranties: No other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made by Breeder, and the puppy/dog is sold and delivered in an “as is” condition, except as expressly and specifically set forth herein.
- Buyer Obligations: Buyer agrees to the following:
- Proper Care: Buyer will provide good and proper care of the puppy/dog.
Such care includes providing adequate housing and protection from the elements, a safe (preferably fenced) exercise area, and proper and sufficient nutrition. Buyer will provide proper veterinary care throughout the puppy/dog’s lifetime, including but not limited to routine vaccinations and as needed vet visits to maintain the puppy/dog’s overall health and general well being.
- Veterinary Care: Buyer will also provide the following veterinary care: vaccinations to prevent common infectious diseases, routine treatment for internal and external parasites, and annual examination by a licensed veterinarian.
- Care to Prevent Orthopedic Conditions: Buyer will also provide the following care:
- Proper nutrition to support ideal growth and maintain optimum body condition. Buyer will not overfeed the puppy/dog or allow it to become underweight.
- Proper daily exercise to maintain the puppy/dog in good condition, but no forced exercise such as jogging until the puppy is full grown or the activity is approved by a licensed veterinarian.
- Avoidance of stress injuries, such as not allowing the puppy/dog to jump from or over heights taller than itself at the shoulder until the puppy/dog is full grown or the activity is approved by a licensed veterinarian.
Sale Prohibition:
Buyer is not acting as an agent in the purchase of the puppy/dog. Buyer agrees neither the puppy/dog, or any offspring shall be used for the purposes of vivisection or research. Buyer also agrees that the puppy/dog shall not be sold under any circumstances.
- Restrictions on Transfer:
If at any time the Buyer is unable to keep or care for the puppy/dog (including upon Buyer’s death or incapacity), upon agreement of Buyer and Breeder, the puppy/dog shall be
- returned to the Breeder together with duly executed documentation transferring Buyer’s ownership interest in the puppy/dog to the Breeder or
- rehomed by Buyer with Breeder’s prior written approval, in each case without any refunds or payments due to Buyer.
If following receipt, Buyer decides to rehome the puppy/dog, Breeder may elect to refund Buyer a portion of the original Purchase Price after deducting applicable maintenance, training, veterinary and other costs. Such refund amount shall be determined by Breeder in its sole discretion. Buyer acknowledges that the refund amount may be significantly less than the puppy/dog’s original Purchase Price depending upon the age, training, and condition of the puppy/dog.
- Breach by Buyer:
Buyer’s breach of any of the foregoing obligations shall result in Breeder’s warranties set forth in this Agreement being null and void.
- Ongoing Communications:
Both parties agree to promptly notify the other of any change of address, email, or phone number. Buyer agrees to a) maintain contact with Breeder regarding the puppy/dog at least once each calendar year and to reply as promptly as possible to inquiries about the puppy/dog from Breeder, b) inform Breeder of any titles completed by the puppy/dog as determined by the Kennel Club or other registries, and c) inform Breeder of any major changes in the health of the puppy/dog throughout the puppy/dog’s lifetime including but not limited to, cancer, epilepsy, heart, eye or hearing conditions, allergies, bleeding disorders or autoimmune disease, and behavioral problems particularly fear, anxiety, or aggression. Buyer will, upon the natural or accidental death of the puppy/dog, promptly notify Breeder of the particulars of the animal’s death.
- Remedy for Mistreatment:
If the Breeder feels the puppy/dog is not getting proper care and treatment, Breeder has the right to have the puppy/dog examined by a licensed veterinarian. If such veterinarian finds the puppy/dog to be a victim of ill-treatment, abuse, or neglect, the Breeder has the right to take full possession of the puppy/dog and its duly signed Registry papers and all Breeder warranties herein shall become null and void. For the avoidance of doubt, if Breeder takes possession of the puppy/dog in accordance with this section, Buyer shall not be entitled to any refunds of any payments made to Breeder.
- Governing Law:
This Agreement, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.
- Miscellaneous:
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, discussions and understandings, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. Neither party may assign, transfer, or subcontract any obligations (or rights) under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. No changes, modifications or waivers to this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. In the event that any provision of the Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and such counterparts together shall constitute the same instrument. This Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.
Breeder Information
Red Barn Retrievers, LLC , Candice Lucik 9058 Gale Rd. Goodrich, MI 48438
[email protected] 810-869-4369