A partial sample of our puppy contract:

Website:  http://www.Conklinsdobermanpinschers.com

Email: diawil@earthlink.net or sknydpr@earthlink.net

Buyer Agreement

1.  Buyer initials _____.  Buyer agrees to provide loving, caring home and proper vet care at all times.

2.  Buyer initials _____.  Buyer agrees to provide adequate exercise and obedience training for puppy.

3.  Buyer initials _____.  Basic obedience is a MUST:

              a. Crate puppy when not directly supervised.

              b. Basic heeling without pulling on lead.

              c. Proper socialization and interaction with others.

              d. Continue with training classes at buyer’s cost and choice with at least 2 levels of basic obedience classess.

4.  Buyer initials _____.   Buyer agrees to tape and post puppy’s ears as directed and to call with questions if buyer has seller's vet do the ear cropping.   If puppy’s ears do not stand because of buyer’s neglect of taping, then the guarantee is void.   Ears crops require consistent care and attention.   Neglect is inexcusable.       

5.  Buyer initials _____.  Puppy will be released at 8 weeks of age, unless stated.

6.  Buyer initials _____.  Puppy is to be taken to vet, for physical exam, within 48 hours of receiving puppy.   

7.  Buyer initials _____.  Puppy price (TBD) includes:   Full or limited AKC registration, ears cropped, microchip, tails docked, dewclaws removed, shots and de-worming current, and health guarantee (below). If buyer opts not to have ear cropped, contract is limited.  If buyer takes puppy to their own vet specialist, contract is limited.  (Limited Registration requires spay or neutering; there is no breeding rights and AKC show competition.)

8.  Buyer initials _____.  Shipping is an option and is an additional (TBD) (including crate), if chosen by “buyer” shipping is to be prepaid in full by “buyer”.  

9.  Buyer initials _____.  Puppy will be released to “buyer” on agreed upon date by “buyer” and Conklin Dobermans.  If release date is delayed by “buyer” then “buyer” may be charged additional fees to be determined by Conklin Dobermans.   Please plan for puppy pickup or shipment on Saturday or agreed upon date.

10.  Buyer initials _____.  Deposit on puppy (TBD) is to be applied to puppy price and is to hold the puppy for “buyer” until adoption.    Deposits are not refundable if the puppy is not adopted due to the buyer defaulting on the contract.   Please make out payments to Ted and/or Dianne Conklin.  

Puppy Information

Date of Birth:  ______________

Date of Release:  ___________

Sex:   ____M, ____F

Color:  ____Black,   ____Red

Ribbon/Collar Color: ________

Puppy Name:  _____________

Puppy Price (TBD):  _______

Shipping (TBD Option):  ______

Pmt/Deposit: _______________

Pmt/Deposit: _______________

Balance Due: _______________

Please make out payments to Ted and/or Dianne Conklin.  (*TBD= to be determined)

Buyer Information

Name: ____________________________________

Address: __________________________________

City, State, Zip: _____________________________

Phone:  ___________________________________

Phone:  ___________________________________

Email:  ____________________________________

Health Guarantee

ONE YEAR HEALTH GUARANTEE

If your Conklin Doberman dies from Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo or Leptospirosis before twelve (12) months of age, notify Conklin Dobermans immediately, return the AKC registration papers along with a written veterinary statement, stating the nature of demise and necropsy verification.  We will replace the dog with another puppy at no charge (buyer to prepay freight).   (all vaccinations must have been completed. IF not, this section is void in guarantee.)

ONE YEAR CONGENITAL HEALTH DEFECT GUARANTEE

If your Conklin Dobermans develops a congenital condition that dates from the prenatal or fetus stages before twelve (12) months of age, notify Conklin Dobermans immediately and provide written veterinary verification from two (2) different veterinarians stating the defect or condition.   If death occurs, necropsy verification is required.   If no death occurs, you may keep the dog, but you must return the AKC papers, and a certificate of sterilization.   We will replace the dog with another puppy at no charge (buyer to prepay freight).   (lack of professional vet care and or detection voids this guarantee) 

ONE YEAR HIP GUARANTEE

The hips are guaranteed at the age of twelve (12) months, unless an injury or lack of proper nutrition has caused poor joint health.   The puppy must continue with an excellent diet as a condition of this guarantee.   If found to be crippled by hip dysplasia, notify Conklin Dobermans immediately and provide written verification and x-rays from two (2) different veterinarians stating the defect and condition.   You may keep the dog, but you must return the AKC papers, and a certificate of sterilization.   We will replace the dog with another puppy at no charge (buyer to prepay freight). (this guarantee is void if buyer fails to properly provide nutritional health care during the puppy growth stages.)    

LIMITATIONS OF ALL GUARANTEES

IF DEATH OCCURS – NECROPSY IS REQUIRED OR GUARANTEE IS VOID.

THIS HEALTH GUARANTEE COVERS ONLY THE ITEMS LISTED AND NO OTHER CONDITIONS ARE COVERED.  

IF EARS ARE “CROPPED”, EARS MUST BE STANDING OR GUARANTEE IS VOID.  

These guarantees apply to the original dog only and are non-transferable.  Should the dog be in need of immediate veterinary treatment of a covered illness, Conklin Dobermans must be notified at once, and all possible humane measures to treat the dog be attempted or no replacement will be given.  Monthly heartworm prevention/intestinal de-wormer must be continued or guarantee is void.  Follow-up routine vaccinations must be given at 9, 12 and 15 weeks of age and be administered by a licensed veterinarian throughout the full health guarantee period or guarantee is void.   “Proof” must be available from a licensed veterinarian.   Replacements may take up to one (1) year.   Returned dogs must be shipped prepaid by buyer.  No cash refunds, unless Conklin Dobermans chooses this option.   Owners are responsible for transportation costs to and from Conklin Dobermans’ location for return of the original puppy and shipment of the replacement puppy as well. 

Our sincere hope is that you and your dog experience a happy, long lasting bond.   Conklin Dobermans would also appreciate periodic updates and photos of your Conklin Doberman.  

Remember, Doberman Pinschers are like "Velcro" a lifetime commitment. We will provide you with long lasting support and respond to questions and concerns regarding your puppy.   We hope that you will never have a need to dispose of your Doberman, or surrender is to the animal shelter, or can't provide the love for this breed.  PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP SHOULD YOU NOT BE ABLE TO CARE FOR YOUR PUPPY PURCHASED US. We will gladly take your Doberman and find a life long home adoption for your dog.  There is no fee nor a refund in purchase price because of adoption expense and care fees. Please bring all papers when surrendering and vet health care information.

Buyer’s Signature:  ___________________________________   

Date : ______________

Conklin’s Signature :

Date : ______________

LIMITATIONS OF GUARANTEES - All guarantees apply to the original puppy and original owner only and are non-transferable. The puppy must be in good physical condition and ears must be
standing.  No replacement will be given for males or females that have been bred, neutered or spayed, or if registration application form has expired.  All Puppies or adult dogs must be
returned to us at owner’s expense.   This contract maybe updated.

Should you agree with these terms and conditions and want to purchase an available puppy, please proceed to the paypal with seller's instructions.