In essence, these agreements provide a framework for how responsibilities, expenses, and decision-making regarding the dog will be shared among the co-owners.
Checklist for a Sales Agreement When Buying a Dog Health. The seller should set out any health problems the dog has or might have and should guarantee that the dog is otherwise healthy. Vaccinations. List the vaccinations the dog has had and when they were given. History. Training. Pedigree. Quality. Price. Warranties.
So, many puppy contracts, or provisions of them, are not legally enforceable if they are unreasonable or micromanage the buyer.
Yes. Any reputable breeder will absolutely have a contract. It will state things like the dog must be returned to them rather than being rehomed, health guarantees, when puppies can go home, spay/neuter requirements, etc.
Include pertinent details about the pet and any health conditions. Write a few sentences that tell the animal's breed (purebred or mixed), gender, age, coat or coloring, temperament, and if the pet has had its shots yet.
The contract should include information on the dog's health, vaccination history, and any microchip information. It should also specify what is included in the sale (such as food, toys, and veterinary care). Most importantly, it should state what will happen if the dog is ever returned to the breeder.
In general, the remedy for breach of contract is damages to compensate for whatever benefit was supposed to be provided by the contract. It might be difficult for the breeder to prove that the difference in time in spaying caused anything more than nominal damages.
Checklist for a Sales Agreement When Buying a Dog Health. The seller should set out any health problems the dog has or might have and should guarantee that the dog is otherwise healthy. Vaccinations. List the vaccinations the dog has had and when they were given. History. Training. Pedigree. Quality. Price. Warranties.
It may well depend upon what country you're in. In the US the short answer is no, they can't take the pup back or force you to alter the pup. Under US law, dogs are property, so if you bought it outright (no co-ownership arrangement) it's yours to do with as you see fit.
If you breach the contract, yes, you'd owe funds if the contract so states, but as far as her breach, for that you can file suit and claim that you aren't held to the same terms. The judge may potentially waive your fees although you'd still need to return the dog, but only if you prevail.