Rheinhardt Kennels/Puppy Warranty
Rick and 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
current shots, and wormings that your new puppy has already been given. 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 at the
buyer’s expense within 3 business days from date of purchase to validate this warranty. We
also require that the buyer must maintain all scheduled vaccinations and regular wormings
and keep detailed records of such for this guarantee to be valid.
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 any 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. The seller cannot
guarantee the puppy’s temperament since it is greatly effected by environment.
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 hips of the dog to pass OFA standards at 2 years (24 months) of
age, however; The buyer must assume responsibility that the dog 1) has not been abused or
neglected, 2) has had proper nutrition and exercise, 3) is not overweight, 4) has not been
involved in any accident where bones are broken or bruised, and 5) has not been bred. The
owner must have the dog’s hips x-rayed at 24 months and certified by the OFA by 27 months
of age, at the owner’s expense. This gives the owner a 3 month window to get the dog OFA
certified. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE HIPS PAST THE 24 MONTHS OFA HIP CERTIFICATION
PERIOD.
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 spay or neuter, at the new owner'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 after
receiving full payment for the puppy 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.