Rheinhardt Kennels/Puppy Warranty
Rick & Tami Ott London, KY 40741 606-878-6199
At Rheinhardt Kennels we strive to raise quality AKC German Shepherds at an affordable
price. At time of purchase, you will be given a current health record which indicates the
shots and wormings that your new puppy has already received. We guarantee the puppy is
free of any known disease or defects, unless otherwise noted, at time of sale. We require
the buyer to take the puppy to a licensed veterinarian of the buyer’s choice and expense
within 3 business days from the date of purchase. The buyer must maintain all scheduled
vaccinations and regular wormings and keep detailed records of such.
If the vet finds disease or genetic defect, the seller must be notified within the next 48
hours. The buyer may return the puppy and trade for another pup, seller’s choice, of the
same sex and quality, but the buyer must have a written statement from the licensed
veterinarian explaining the reason for the puppy’s return. The seller is not responsible for any
vet bills or other expenses incurred by the new owner of the dog. The seller is not
responsible for any incurred transportation and/or shipping costs.
The seller is not responsible for any stress/environmentally induced disorders or anything
that is beyond seller’s control once the puppy leaves the seller’s premises. Temperament is
not guaranteed since it is greatly effected by environment. Reproductive capability is not
guaranteed.
The seller warrants the puppy for one (1) year from the date of birth against life threatening
genetic defects. Should genetically caused death occur within the first year, all supported
documentation must be provided upon request and is subject to review by the seller's
veterinarian.
The seller guarantees the dog to pass OFA preliminary certification or the German "a" stamp
at one year of age. The x-rays must be taken before the dog is 14 months of age and be
performed by a licensed veterinarian who is skilled at producing x-rays for OFA evaluation. If
the dog is diagnosed with hip dysplasia that is not the result of injury or malnutrition, a
replacement will be given. The OFA or "a" stamp results must be provided. A replacement
will be given after a report of neuter/spay is provided by the buyer. If the dog has been
bred or neutered/spayed prior to the x-rays, this guarantee is void.
IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS ARE NOT MET, THEN ANY AND ALL GUARANTEES STATED
IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE NULL AND VOID.
The new owner must supply written proof of neuter/spay, at the buyer's expense before a dog
will be replaced. Replacement puppies (of equal quality/same sex) will be chosen by the
kennel owner from a present litter or from the next available litter. We will only replace one
puppy per sale regardless of the circumstances. WE DO NOT REFUND MONEY ON PUPPIES.
Deposits are non-refundable, but can be rolled over to a future litter.
This contract applies to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable.
The puppy will be named with the litter letter beginning the first name and “von Rheinhardt”
as the ending in keeping with the German standard.
As a convenience to the buyer, the seller agrees to board a puppy for up to 3 days at no
additional charge. Upon the 4th day, the seller will hold the puppy for an additional 7 days at
a boarding charge of $7 per day. Due to a limited amount of space, we cannot board puppies
longer than 10 days.
By signing below, I understand and agree to the terms of this guarantee.
Registration # (Limited / Full) ____________________________ Male / Female
Dam______________________________ Sire___________________________
Birth date__________________________ Purchase Date _____________
Quoted Puppy Price_________ Deposit Amount $__________ Date Paid_______
Date of Pick Up____________ Boarding Charge --$___________-- ____Days @ $7/Day
New Owner________________________________ Phone___________________
Address___________________________________________________________
City_________________________ State______________ Zip________________
Buyer’s Signature________________________________ Date_____________
Seller’s Signature_________________________________ Date_____________
FOR PUPPIES BEING SHIPPED--
You are receiving 2 copies of the contract. Please sign one copy and mail back to kennel
within 1 week of receipt of your puppy to validate this agreement. Keep one copy for your
records.