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The above said Border Collie is sold for the total price of $ . Ownership of the puppy/dog will be
transferred to the Buyer for the sales price of $ to be paid as follows: $200.00 deposit on execution of
the Agreement with the balance of $ to be paid on or before the puppy/dog leaves the Seller’s
premises. If the balance in not paid by , this Agreement shall be cancelled and the Buyer forfeits the
deposit given hereunder. The Buyer understands that once a deposit is made, the deposit in non-
refundable if the desired sex of the puppy is available. The deposit may be transferred to another
litter.
$200.00 has been received as a deposit for one Border Collie from the above breeding.
(signed by Seller)
The balance of $ was received on
(signed by Seller)
The Seller will register the puppy with the American Border Collie Association, Inc. and with the American
Kennel Club and provide the non-breeding registration papers (ABCA) and limited registration (AKC)
to the Buyer.
If delivery is requested by Buyer, it shall be by airfreight, C.O. D, to a designated location it will be
between eight (8) and nine (9) weeks old. Buyer is responsible for costs of crate, insurance during
shipment, and cost of freight charges. If seller has to purchase a crate prior to shipping, Buyer shall
reimburse Seller in full for this cost. Puppies left past nine (9) weeks will be charged $50.00 per week
for boarding and training. The puppy will have its first set of shots and dewormed. A shot record,
pedigree and information will be provided.
IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY BOTH PARTIES THAT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WILL BE MET AND
THAT NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
Seller guarantees this is a purebred Border Collie, offspring of the previously mentioned Sire and Dam.
BUYER certifies that he/she is not acting as an agent for another individual in the purchase of this dog,
and will not sell this dog to any mass-producing kennel (puppy-mill) or business. (Buyer’s Initials)
Buyer agrees the puppy will reside at the home of the Buyer and will be provided with proper housing, a
good quality diet, annual shots and exercise. This includes vaccinations, heartworm preventative,
and rabies followed by the recommendations of a licensed Veterinarian. The dog shall not be kept
permanently in a kennel. Buyer also agrees this puppy/dog will not be used as a guard dog for any
business. If problems arise concerning keeping or training, or the dog becomes seriously ill, the
BUYER agrees to consult the Breeder. If at any time during the dog’s life, it is no longer wanted, the
Breeder has first option to purchase the dog back at no more than “Half” of the original purchase
price. The Buyer pays the cost of shipping the dog back. Selling to a third party is permissible only
after prior consultation with the Breeder, whereby the main consideration is the assurance the dog is
passed to responsible owners. This puppy has been bred by us and has been carefully and
painstakingly reared. The parent animals were mated with the aim of breeding good and healthy
puppies. (Buyers initials)
Seller warrants the above-described puppy/dog is in good health at the time Buyer assumes ownership.
Buyer agrees to have the puppy examined by a licensed Veterinarian within two (2) days (not
including weekends and holidays) of receipt of puppy/dog. If, as a result of the examination, the
licensed Veterinarian determines the puppy/dog is not in good health then the Buyer shall elect to
keep the puppy/dog or return the puppy/dog to the Seller for a refund. If the buyer elects to return the
puppy, Buyer shall, within ten (10) days after the date of the signing of this contract, send to Seller by
certified mail a written Veterinarian’s certificate stating the puppy/dog was in ill health when
examined. Upon receipt by Seller of said certificate, Buyer shall be obligated to return the puppy/dog
to Sellers at Buyers expense. Upon receipt of the puppy/dog, the Seller shall be obligated to refund
all monies minus the deposit received from the Buyer toward the purchase price of the puppy/dog,
and further performance under this contract shall be null and void. All action taken to return the
puppy/dog shall be done with the best interest of the puppy/dog in mind including; temperature at
time of shipment and non-stop flights.
(Buyers Initials)
Seller warrants the puppy/dog sold hereunder is progeny of animals OFA Hips and Elbows normal and
Eyes Certified. If said puppy/dog develops any genetic defects within 30 (thirty) months from date of
birth, the Buyer may return the dog to Seller and will receive a replacement puppy/dog of like quality
from the next available litter, or may keep the dog, which will be spayed or neutered, and Seller will
refund $300.00. If Buyer chooses a replacement puppy/dog, Buyer and Seller shall make prompt
arrangements within ten (10) days of receipt of certified letter and Veterinarian certification for return
of the puppy/dog until Seller receives it. Costs and related expenses of Veterinarian care and or
returning the puppy/dog to Seller shall be the obligation of the Buyer. The puppy must be Eye
Certified yearly until the age of five (5) years and must have hips certified at the age of two (2) years.
The Breeder will be notified of the results. This guarantee is null and void if said puppy has not
received proper exercise, diet, has not been maintained properly for its size and weight, or has not
been Eye Certified yearly until the age of five (5) years and had its hips certified by twenty-eight (28)
months.
(Buyers Initials)
The Buyer agrees if this male or female was given full registration to be bred, the Border Collie it is bred
with must be OFA certified (Hips) and Eye Cerfed normal. Both must be great representations of the
breed, both must have sound temperament, and working ability. (Buyers Initials)
In the case of the puppy being sold as a pet, the new owner will provide proof of spay/neuter by a
licensed Veterinarian, by the age of eight (8) months. (DATE: ) Seller agrees to refund to the buyer
the sum of $100.00 upon receipt of evidence from a licensed Veterinarian that the puppy/dog has
been spayed/neutered.
No other warranties are expressed or implied unless by Seller below:
Buyer releases Seller, Eclipse (Eclps) Border Collies, and their estate from any and all liabilities, and/or
damages by fault of this dog after the time of sale. These damages include, but are not limited to, destruction
of property and/or physical damage to any person or group of people.
This contract is made out in duplicate; the Seller and Buyer each to receive one copy.