Hopscotch Australian Labradoodles

Health Warranty and Purchase Agreement

Before requesting to purchase one of our puppies, please read the below agreement carefully and if you consider this agreement amiable to your terms of puppy ownership, please do approach HOPSCOTCH - we would love to hear from you!

To purchase a Hopscotch Puppy the below AGREEMENT shall be required to be drawn up & signed by and between Hopscotch Australian Labradoodles QUEENSLAND Breeder Registration Number BIN0005411708795 holder (BREEDER) and you the purchaser (BUYER).

It will be HEREBY AGREED between the BREEDER and the BUYER that the puppy sold pursuant to the terms of this agreement will be described as follows:

Puppy Name: ________________
Microchip:___________________
DOB:_______________________
Colour:______________________

Gender:_____________________  
Breed: Australian Labradoodle

Sire: _______________________
Dam: ______________________

(hereinafter known as the “PUPPY”)

 

Breeder’s Responsibility

 

  1. The BREEDER guarantees the PUPPY is in good health, has been verifiably health checked by a registered veterinarian; has up-to-date, age appropriate immunisations; has been microchipped; and is dewormed at the time the BUYER takes possession. If the PUPPY is found to be in poor health within three days of the BUYER taking possession, the BUYER has the option of returning the PUPPY to the BREEDER, at the BUYER’s cost, for a full refund, OR keep the PUPPY, and the BREEDER will reimburse all veterinary costs related to treatment of any condition unequivocally deemed pre-existing to the date of this purchase agreement, up to the purchase price of the PUPPY minus the cost of one years membership to Greencross Healthy Pets Plus Program and any transportation related costs. The BUYER will provide a written statement from a registered veterinarian clearly stating defect or illness. If the PUPPY is not taken to a registered Veterinarian within three days of the BUYER taking possession, the Health Warranty is void.
  2. The BREEDER agrees to pay for the desexing procedure between the PUPPY’s 6th and 9th month of life. The cost associated with performing the desexing procedure will be paid by the BREEDER directly to the registered veterinary surgeon’s practice where the procedure is performed. The registered veterinarian performing the procedure is to provide the BREEDER with a copy of the desexing certificate which will include identification of the PUPPY by it’s registered microchip number, name and physical description.
  3. In the event the PUPPY exhibits symptoms of a suspected debilitating congenital defect, the BUYER must supply veterinary records to the BREEDER informing the BREEDER of the defect within 7 working days. If the PUPPY is found to have a debilitating congenital defect during the period from the date of this purchase agreement up to and including the PUPPY’s second birthday, the BUYER has the option of returning the PUPPY to the BREEDER, at the BUYER’s cost, for a full refund minus the cost of one years membership to Greencross Healthy Pets Plus Program, the cost of the desexing procedure and any transportation related costs, OR keep the PUPPY, and the BREEDER will reimburse all veterinary costs related to treatment of any condition unequivocally deemed as a debilitating congenital defect, up to the purchase price of the PUPPY as stated on this purchase agreement minus the cost of one year’s membership to Greencross Healthy Pet’s Plus Program and the cost of the desexing procedure if sterilisation of the PUPPY has been performed.
  4. The BREEDER has the right to require a second opinion from a veterinarian of the BREEDER’s choice at the BREEDER’s expense. If the PUPPY is euthanised or in any way disposed of, without a second opinion from the BREEDER’s veterinarian, the BUYER waives all rights to negotiate a replacement puppy or any financial payment as compensation.
  5. Debilitating congenital defects warranted by the BREEDER as stated above SHALL NOT include viral illnesses, infections, improper bites, hernias, umbilical-hernias, hypoglycaemia, Guardia, Coccidiosis, Chondrodystrophy, Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) or Antebrachial Angular Limb Deformity. It also SHALL NOT INCLUDE any illness due to the ingestion of foreign objects, food, chemicals or physical injury.
  6. If the PUPPY should die from a suspected congenital defect during the period from the date of this purchase agreement up to and including the PUPPY’s second birthday, an autopsy must be performed at the BUYER’s expense by a registered veterinarian acceptable to the BREEDER’s own veterinarian. If the autopsy shows a congenital defect as the reason for the death, the BREEDER will provide another puppy of equal value to the BUYER. A written statement from the veterinarian must be provided. This warranty is void in the event of an indeterminable or inconclusive diagnosis.
  7. If it is determined the PUPPY expresses a genetic disorder that is identified as any of the following stated hereditary disorders being; Achromatopsia (Labrador Type), Autosomal Hereditary Recessive Nephropathy, Centronuclear Myopathy (Labrador Retriever Type), Cone-Rod Dystrophy I - PRA (crd -4/cord I, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (Labrador Retriever Type), Cystinuria (SLC3A1) Labrador Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Labrador Type), Exercise Induced Collapse (Retriever Type), Gangliosidosis GM2 (Poodle Type), Generalised PRA 1 (Golden Retriever Type), Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy/Krabbe’s Disease, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis/Dry Nose (Labrador Retriever Type), Hyperuricosuria, Ivermectin Sensitivity MDR1 (Multi Drug Resistance), Malignant Hyperthermia, Mild Disproportionate Dwarfism (Labrador Type), Mucopolysaccharidosis VI (Poodle Type), Mild Disproportionate Dwarfism (Labrador Type), Myotubular Myopathy X-Linked (Labrador Retriever Type), Narcolepsy (Labrador), Neonatal Encephalopathy (Poodle Type), Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (Spaniel Type), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd) - PRA, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Canine), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Labrador Type), rcd4-PRA (Late Onset), Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (Mild Disproportionate Dwarfism), Stargardt Disease (Retinal Degeneration), Von Willebrand's Disease Type 1, within two years of purchase, the BUYER has the option of either a replacement puppy from the next available litter or reimbursement of all veterinary expenses related to the illness (up to the purchase price of the PUPPY minus the cost of one year’s membership to Greencross Healthy Pet’s Plus Program and the cost of the desexing procedure if sterilisation of the PUPPY has been performed). The PUPPY need not be returned to BREEDER. Shipping fees and other transportation related costs will not be refunded for the aforementioned PUPPY. If it becomes necessary to ship a replacement puppy, those fees are to be paid by the BUYER.
  8. The BREEDER agrees to collect and submit a PUPPY cheek swab sample for purposes of registering a DNA profile of the PUPPY in order to prove parentage by the above mentioned Dam and Sire and to genetically validate pedigree. The unique identity profile shall function as legal proof of ownership of the BUYER and prove any progeny of the PUPPY at a later date should a breeding occur in breach of this agreement.

 

Buyer’s Responsibility

 

  1. The BUYER must acknowledge receipt of the PUPPY described in the contract and agree they will make no charges of any nature against the BREEDER, furthermore the BUYER hereby releases the BREEDER from any liability and responsibility for any illness, disease, accident, injury to or death of the PUPPY or any damage or loss arising there from, howsoever caused or arising, on the part of the BREEDER, its servants or agents, other than the provisions for Achromatopsia (Labrador Type), Autosomal Hereditary Recessive Nephropathy, Centronuclear Myopathy (Labrador Retriever Type), Cone-Rod Dystrophy I - PRA (crd -4/cord I, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (Labrador Retriever Type), Cystinuria (SLC3A1) Labrador Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Labrador Type), Exercise Induced Collapse (Retriever Type), Gangliosidosis GM2 (Poodle Type), Generalised PRA 1 (Golden Retriever Type), Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy/Krabbe’s Disease, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis/Dry Nose (Labrador Retriever Type), Hyperuricosuria, Ivermectin Sensitivity MDR1 (Multi Drug Resistance), Malignant Hyperthermia, Mild Disproportionate Dwarfism (Labrador Type), Mucopolysaccharidosis VI (Poodle Type), Mild Disproportionate Dwarfism (Labrador Type), Myotubular Myopathy X-Linked (Labrador Retriever Type), Narcolepsy (Labrador), Neonatal Encephalopathy (Poodle Type), Phosphofructokinase Deficiency (Spaniel Type), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd) - PRA, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Canine), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Labrador Type), rcd4-PRA (Late Onset), Skeletal Dysplasia 2 (Mild Disproportionate Dwarfism), Stargardt Disease (Retinal Degeneration), Von Willebrand's Disease Type 1, as aforementioned in this agreement.
  2. The BUYER agrees to pay the BREEDER a total sum, inclusive of any paid deposit and exclusive of any transport related costs, of $_______ being for the purchase of the PUPPY. After the PUPPY leaves the BREEDER, the risk of loss or injury to the above animal is on the BUYER at all times.
  3. The BUYER agrees that the BUYER’s purchase of the PUPPY shall be for the SOLE PUPOSE of acquiring a pet dog and that the BUYER shall NOT use the PUPPY for breeding purposes.
  4. The PUPPY shall be desexed between it’s 6th and 9th month of age by arrangement of the BUYER with a registered veterinary surgeon agreed upon by the BREEDER; or at a later date if the BUYER is granted an extension of time by the BREEDER before the day specified in the notice of extension by which the PUPPY must be desexed.
  5. The BUYER agrees that the PUPPY will be housed indoors and give assurance that both the home’s inside and outside living environments are free from plants and herbicides known to be toxic to dogs.
  6. The BUYER agrees to feed the PUPPY only a premium quality food and to keep the PUPPY at a healthy weight as advised by the veterinarian. The BUYER agrees to discourage the PUPPY from jumping and climbing excessively during early growth periods as advised by the veterinarian, and postpone strenuous, repetitive exercise until after the PUPPY is over one year of age in order to assist in the soundness and longevity of the PUPPY. The BUYER has been advised by the BREEDER that a PUPPY being overweight and/or excessively exercised, especially during early growth periods are known causal/contributing factors to the crippling and painful condition of Hip and Elbow Dysplasia and the BUYER agrees to follow preventative guidelines.
  7. The BUYER agrees to make and keep annual veterinary appointments, keep all immunisations current according to the guidelines of the Australian Veterinarian Association, and properly administer heart worm preventative medication.
  8. The BUYER agrees to provide basic positive reinforcement obedience training with the PUPPY within the first three months of ownership.
  9. The BUYER agrees to contact the BREEDER immediately if the BUYER determines they are unable to keep the PUPPY for any reason.
  10. The BUYER agrees to never place the PUPPY in a shelter, pound or similar facility or research laboratory.
  11. The BUYER is responsible for returning this agreement to the BREEDER. This agreement MUST be received by the BREEDER on or before the date of the BUYER takes possession of the PUPPY in order for this agreement to be valid.
  12. This agreement constitutes the whole agreement between the parties and no other warranties guarantees, expressed nor implied are made under this agreement except as stated above.

The contractual agreement shall be signed by BUYER and BREEDER, dated and witnessed with both signatories agreeing to uphold all covenants of the agreement.

*NOTE: Witnesses must be 18 years of age or older and not be a party to this agreement.