Below are our usual Companion (Pet) Puppy Contract and Health Guarantees.

Contracts are a statement of intent.
We will stand behind our puppies, and guarantees and we expect puppy buyers to be honest in what they want and intend to do with the puppy.

This is also the contract used for Performance puppies that their new owners may wish to show in Agility, Obedience, Rally or Tracking.
Show puppies placed with the potential for their new owners to "Show" in conformation also have the same general contract except the alter date is removed.

Companion (Pet) Puppy versus "Show" Puppy

There is no difference in price between a so termed "Show" Puppy and a "Companion" or "Performance" Puppy.
They come from the same parents and have the same pedigrees and have had the same care and attention.
The difference is in the Buyer's obligations under the contract and to the dog.
We breed to the show standard and expect the majority of our puppies to be able to finish championships if appropriately trained and shown.
We almost always place puppies we do not keep ourselves into Companion homes, and much prefer loving Companion homes for our puppies.

"Breeding" Potential Puppy or dog.
A different contract is used for puppies placed as potential breeding prospects.
We do not place puppies into pet breeding situations, or place them with "no strings attached".
Breeding potential dogs are placed with a detailed contract requiring showing and health testing and puppy placement policies similar to ours.

The XXX's are filled in with the individual puppies information.

KELBRI & TUDOX SCHIPPERKES Contract And Bill of Sale
Companion Puppy

Date:

Buyer:
Address:
Phone: E-Mail:

This Schipperke puppy is being sold as a Companion or Performance or Show dog, NOT as a Breeding dog. It is understood, that with proper care on the part of the buyer, the dog will be free of serious structural or temperament faults and will be representative of its breed.

In accordance with the terms of this contract the Seller hereby sell to the Buyer, for the total amount of $xxx, the Fe/Male Schipperke puppy born xxxxxx, described as:

AKC puppy registration application #xx Microchip #: Avidxxxxxxx
Sired by: xxxxxxxxxx AKC# xxxxxxxxx
Out of: xxxxxxxxxxxx AKC# xxxxxxxx
Payment Agreement:
Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping fees.

AKC limited registration application papers (or AKC registration papers if the puppy is already individually registered), will be provided to Buyer when puppy has been entirely paid for and proof of neuter has been furnished to the Seller. The final decision on the puppy's AKC registered name rests with the Seller.

Other Agreements:
1) The Buyer agrees to have the puppy altered by (1 year of age), and to send a copy of the alter certificate to Seller by (1 month after the puppy is 1 year of age)..
2) The Buyer agrees they are buying this puppy as their own personal pet. If the Buyer does not wish to keep the puppy, it and its signed over AKC registration papers must be returned to the Seller. Money refunded, if any, to be determined by Seller. Buyer is responsible for all shipping fees. The puppy may at no time be sold, given away, or otherwise placed without prior written consent from Seller.
3) This puppy is being sold ONLY as a Companion/Performance/Show dog, NOT as breeding stock. The Buyer agrees that this puppy will NOT be used for breeding. Because the parties recognize that precise damages for breach of this provision might be difficult to ascertain, the parties hereby agree that the Buyer will be liable for damages in the amount of $10,000.00 in the event of any breach by the Buyer of this provision of the contract.
Unless other arrangements have been made in WRITING, the Buyer agrees that if the Seller
determines that the Buyer has not met the terms of these agreements (1,2,3), ownership and physical possession of the puppy and its registration papers will revert to Seller. Buyer will immediately return the puppy and it's signed over registration papers to the Seller at no cost. In addition, the Buyer agrees that the Seller can require the Buyer pay Sellers an additional fine of $1,000.00 for not meeting these agreements. Should it be necessary to litigate in connection with any dispute, litigation will occur in the Sellers' home county and state, and the Buyer agrees to pay all court costs and attorney's fees.

GUARANTEES
1. The Sellers guarantee that the puppy is in good health on the date of delivery. The Buyer has the right to return the puppy to the Sellers within 3 (three) days after delivery and receive a 100% refund of the
purchase price if the puppy is found by a veterinarian to be suffering from any disease. The Sellers do not assume any additional liability and are under no circumstances to be responsible for veterinary bills
resulting from any such condition.
2. The Sellers guarantee that the puppy is free of debilitating congenital or hereditary defects to the best of their knowledge. Should the puppy die of "natural causes" before its fifth birthday, or be diagnosed with any congenital or hereditary disease that develops to such an extent as to make the dog unsuitable as a pet prior to its fifth birthday, the Sellers agree to refund the purchase price if the puppy or
replace the puppy with one of equal value when one is available at the Sellers convenience. Buyer may keep the dog if they so desire, but must present certification by a veterinarian acceptable to the Sellers, of the complaint. The Sellers do not assume any additional liability for possible congenital or genetic or other defects in the puppy, and will under no circumstances be responsible for veterinary bills resulting from any such condition.
Please see page 3 for more specifics.
3) The puppy will have an acceptable Schipperke temperament. If a Temperament problem is found, and confirmed by the Sellers, or a person of Sellers approval, Buyer has the option to a 100% refund, or a
replacement puppy of equal value when one becomes available at the Sellers convenience.
The above Guarantees are null and void if:
For 1 and 2 - The puppy does not receive proper veterinary care, including giving and spacing Vaccinations as listed on attached vaccination history and recommendations and requirements, or is not kept in good weight and condition and on Heartworm Preventative, and parasite (flea and tick) control.
For 3 - The puppy does not complete at least one 8+ week puppy socialization or Obedience class by the time it is six months old.
Other Comments:
Please see attached vaccination and worming history for further requirements and recommendations.

Health Guarantees

Currently the only hereditary problem for which there is a definitive DNA test in Schipperkes is MPSIIIB. There are indirect or screening tests available for some problems such as Luxating Patella, eye problems, Hip Dysplasia / LCP and thyroid abnormalities. There are currently no tests available for some common Schipperke health problems that are considered or thought to be hereditary such as; Seizures / Epilepsy, cancer, allergies, pemphigus, and various other autoimmune diseases. There are also diseases/conditions that are congenital but are not considered or proven to be hereditary such as various heart problems, liver and kidney problems, as well as a wide range of other conditions.

Health Testing; The sire and dam of this puppy have had the following health testing done:
Most health tests are registered and can be looked up on the OFA or CHIC sites at offa.org

Dam: xxx CHIC#xxx
Eyes: CERF-SK-xxx(Normal) ...Patella :SK-PAxxx(Normal) ...Thyroid: SK-THxxx(Normal)
Hips: SK-xxx and/or LCP: SK-LPxxx (Normal) MPSIIIB: #XXXX
Sire: xxx CHIC#xxx
Eyes: CERF-SK-xxx(Normal) ...Patella: SK-PAxxx(Normal) ...Thyroid: SK-THxxx(Normal)
Hips: SK-xxx and/or LCP: SK-LPxxx(Normal) MPSIIIB: #XXXX

The Sire, Dam, and/or Puppy have been individually MPSIIIB tested by the University of Pennsylvania, or are Normal By Pedigree.

Since there are no direct tests available to test for many of the problems that are found in Schipperkes, while the Sellers can guarantee that care has been taken to produce a healthy puppy, we can not
guarantee that this puppy will never develop a problem. What we can guarantee is what we will do if the puppy develops one. Following are specifics regarding some problems found in Schipperkes.

If the puppy develops one of the following problems as described, and confirmed by a veterinarian
approved by the Sellers, the Buyer has the option to a 100% refund or a replacement puppy of equal value, when one is available at the Sellers convenience. Furthermore, should the puppy be diagnosed with any other congenital or hereditary disease that develops to such an extent as to make the dog
unsuitable as a pet prior to its fifth birthday, the Sellers agree to refund the purchase price, or replace the puppy with one of equal value when one is available at the Sellers convenience. The Buyer may keep the dog if they so desire, but must present certification by a veterinarian acceptable to the Sellers, of the
complaint. The Sellers do not assume any additional liability for possible congenital or genetic defects in the puppy, and will under no circumstances be responsible for veterinary bills resulting from any such
condition.

Allergies and Skin Problems, Pemphigus Foliaceus. If the puppy develops one of these conditions, before age 5, to where it needs to be medicated daily for its lifetime.

Legg-Calves-Perthes and Hip Displasia. If the puppy develops either of these conditions before age 5, to the extent that it requires surgery, and the condition is felt to be hereditary or congenital rather than
acquired.

Luxating Patella. If the puppy develops this condition before age 5, to the extent that it requires surgery, and the condition is felt to be hereditary or congenital rather than acquired

MPS IIIB. The puppy is guaranteed not to be MPS111B affected via individual DNA testing.

Seizures / Epilepsy. If the puppy develops one of these conditions before age 5 to where it needs to be medicated daily for its lifetime.

Thyroid, autoimmune thyroiditis. If the puppy develops one of these conditions before age 5 and needs to be medicated daily for its lifetime.

Further Guarantee:
If the puppy dies of "Natural Causes" as described, and confirmed by a veterinarian and necropsy approved by the
Sellers before its 5th birthday, the Seller will replace the puppy with one of equal value when one is
available at the Sellers convenience. "Natural Causes" would include any disease or condition not
generally thought or known to be accidental or acquired. Note: If the puppy is euthanized because of such a condition, excepting an emergency situation, the Seller's must be notified and agree before hand for the "Natural Causes" guarantee to be valid.

Please fill out and email us the Puppy Questionaire if you are interested in a puppy, or a rescue Schipperke.