Contract & Health Warranty (Family Pet)

Purchase Date: 

Dog's Total Purchase Price: $ *

*Includes Reservation Fee: $ (if applicable)

*Includes Training Fees: $ (if applicable)

Seller: This Land Delightful Doodles LLC

Buyer: 

Dog’s Call Name/Collar ID: 

Microchip #

Date of Birth: 

Parents: 

Sex & Variety: 

Color & Markings: 

Photos L, R, Fr

Estimated* adult weight:     

*Estimates are based on weights of parents and other relatives, but cannot be guaranteed.

Last Veterinary Health Exam Date:

Section II Buyer's Veterinary Health Exam Deadline: 

Section I. This dog is being sold to the buyer for the total purchase price shown on this contract. Payment in full is due on or before the purchase date.

Section II. This dog was last examined by a veterinarian on the date shown above and found to be in good health and free of illness, injury, or parasites. The details of that exam and this dog's health and vaccination records are attached.

The buyer agrees to have this dog examined by a licensed veterinarian within 5 business days of the purchase date, and to provide the written results of that exam from their veterinarian's office by email attachment to the seller. The exam results must include this dog's microchip number and be signed by the examining veterinarian. The results must be unredacted (exception: any payment information may be blocked out). These exam results are required to activate the health warranty detailed in Section III.

Any and all veterinary expenses, with the exception of those listed in Section III below, are the responsibility of the buyer from the purchase date forward.

The seller is providing 30 days of free pet insurance through Trupanion which can help with the cost of veterinary expenses.

The seller recommends the buyer continue with pet insurance throughout this dog’s life.

Section III. This dog is covered by the limited warranty detailed below against life threatening or fatal congenital disorders; this dog is further covered against the listed hereditary disorders, when such disorders are causing significant quality of life issues for this dog at the time of diagnosis.

Congenital Disorders: 

These disorders are not necessarily hereditary in nature, and are birth defects that can occur during gestation in any dog, regardless of breed. This warranty covers any life-threatening or fatal congenital disorder diagnosed by 4 years of age.

Hereditary Disorders: 

This dog has been DNA tested and/or cleared by parentage for common hereditary health disorders for their breed(s). Please see applicable DNA test results attached.

These results do not show any DNA finding that is expected to significantly affect this dog’s quality of life or reasonable life expectancy, and are being provided as part of the seller's normal screening protocols. 

In addition, this dog’s parents have undergone health testing against hereditary disorders common in their breed(s), and the results and certifications for those tests have been attached to this contract.

The following hereditary disorders are covered under this health warranty when they are diagnosed by 4 years of age AND when they are causing significant quality of life issues for this dog at the time of diagnosis: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Luxating Patella (Grade 2 or above), Heart Murmur (Grade 2 or above). 

Hereditary eye disorders are covered under this health warranty when they are diagnosed by 4 years of age AND when they are causing significant and permanent loss of vision at the time of diagnosis.

All diagnosis of congenital disorders, or hereditary disorders listed as covered, must be made by a licensed veterinarian. 

The seller reserves the right to a second opinion by a board certified veterinarian in the relevant specialty, at the seller’s expense, for confirmation of diagnosis. 

In the event that the board certified veterinarian’s findings do not match the original veterinarian’s findings, the board certified veterinarian’s findings will be accepted as the final and official diagnosis for the purposes of this warranty.

The buyer further agrees that they and their veterinarian(s) will share all test results, x rays, examination results, and any other details of diagnosis and/or treatment with the seller and the seller’s veterinarians, before any remedies in this warranty will be applied. Failure to provide this information will void this warranty.

If a diagnosis is confirmed as valid under the terms of this warranty, the seller will offer one of the following remedies:

a. The buyer may choose to return this dog to the seller. The seller will pay travel expenses of the seller’s choice. The buyer will sign the seller’s Contract of Return. After these requirements are complete, the seller will issue a refund by check of the buyer’s purchase price, minus any reservation fees or training fees. This refund will be mailed within 10 business days of return of this dog and received signed Contract of Return.

b. The buyer may choose to keep this dog and the seller will pay veterinary costs for treatment or correction of the disorder(s) up to, but not exceeding, the purchase price minus any reservation fees or training fees. The buyer will be required to provide veterinary records and permission for the seller and the seller’s veterinarians to discuss the issue on an ongoing basis with all involved veterinarians for treatment or correction, and payment will be sent directly to the veterinarians in all cases. 

Under no circumstances will the total lifetime refund provided under this contract exceed the purchase price minus any reservation fees or training fees specified in this contract.

There is no warranty against non-congenital or non-hereditary disorders, or against hereditary disorders not listed in this section, or against parasites, accidents, illnesses, injuries, allergies or other reactions to food, medications, or environment. This warranty does not apply to any veterinary treatment or prevention within the accepted range of normal and customary care.

The seller is providing 30 days of free pet insurance through Trupanion which can help with the cost of veterinary expenses.

The seller recommends the buyer continue with pet insurance throughout this dog’s life.

Section IV. This dog has completed a puppy curriculum and socialization series under best practice standards, has passed a comprehensive temperament test, and is of verified sound temperament as of the purchase date.

The buyer is advised to continue training as needed throughout this dog's life. A discount for a lifetime membership to Baxter and Bella’s Online Training is included in the purchase price, or the buyer can choose any other positive and safe training options such as attending in-person puppy and dog training classes, or enrichment classes (examples: agility, scent work, trick training), or continuing more casual training at home, for this dog's mental and behavioral health.

The buyer is advised to continue socialization in safe ways, such as playdates with known, stable dogs and continued exposure to different people and places. Such socialization should take into account this dog's age and vaccination status. 

The buyer is advised against public dog parks, because the behavior, health and temperament of the other dogs is unpredictable and can lead to injury, illness or trauma for this dog.

The seller does not make any warranty regarding future behavior, as this is entirely dependent on the buyer's follow through with the recommended continuing training and socialization.

Section V.  The buyer agrees to provide for proper care of this dog throughout its life by meeting or exceeding the following standards of health and maintenance.

1. Feed this dog a balanced diet, homemade or purchased. If purchased, select a food with a 4 star or better rating from Dog Food Advisor, or feed as advised by a licensed veterinarian.

2. Maintain this dog in good health and provide routine and as-needed veterinary care, including but not limited to vaccinations, parasite control, heartworm prevention, and any other recommended health care from a licensed veterinarian.

3. Maintain this dog at a healthy weight as advised by a licensed veterinarian.

4. Maintain the health of this dog's coat and skin through regular brushing and combing, bathing and coat trimming, and nail care.

5. Exercise this dog appropriately based on their age and fitness level.

6. Protect this dog from adverse environmental conditions and all dangers from extreme temperatures or weather.

7. Provide this dog an indoor sleeping place at night.

8. Provide this dog with continued socialization, training, and enrichment for their mental and behavioral health.

Failure to provide proper care will void the health warranty in this contract.

Section VI. The buyer agrees they will spay or neuter this dog under the terms of the seller's Spay Secure contract.

Section VII. The buyer agrees they will not rehome this dog without first contacting the Seller so that any transition can be made in the best interests of this dog and the fulfillment of this contract.  The buyer agrees that they will not resell this dog at a profit.

The buyer agrees that they will not surrender this dog to a shelter or rescue for any reason.

The buyer understands that the seller will accept return of this dog for any reason throughout the dog's life. There is no refund offered for such return.

Section VIII. The buyer understands and agrees that all payments made to the seller as specified in this contract are non-refundable except as stipulated in Section III, and agrees to the refund process and type specified in that section.

Section IX. This contract is subject to interpretation and adjudication under the laws of the state of North Carolina, and venue is restricted to the courts of North Carolina.