Starr Shepherds
503-957-0354 starrshepherds@yahoo.com
Contract and Guarantee
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
Breeder, Keslie Joyce-Shepard, hereby transfers the ownership of the
following puppy to the new owner (s) on the date the contract is signed. All
puppies are sold with Limited Registration. If puppy is sold as pet
quality, puppy cannot be used for breeding and must be spayed or neutered by
the age of 12 months. Copy of spay/neuter verification signed by vet needs to
be sent to Breeder when complete. Show/Breeding
quality puppies have separate stipulations that are outlined below. The new owner has 3 days from date of
transfer of ownership to obtain a veterinary well puppy checkup from their
veterinarian and notify Breeder of the Exam Results. If the puppy is found to
be unhealthy (a written diagnosis from the veterinarian must be provided), the
puppy may be returned for a FULL REFUND. No cash refunds will be given after 3
days from date of transfer.
AKC/UKC Registration Number and date of birth of Puppy
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Pet Quality-Must be spayed or neutered (Indefinite Limited Registration)______
Show/Breeding Quality (Full Registration will be granted upon
satisfactory completing stipulations outlined in breeding section) ________
Birth date/Sex and Markings
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Sire and Dam _____________________________________________________________________
New Owner/Co-Owner Name, Address and
Phone Number (as it will appear on AKC or UKC registration):
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SHOW/BREEDING STIPULATIONS
Puppies that are sold on a Show/Breeding contract are evaluated as
closely meeting the breed standard at 7 weeks of age and have been temperament
tested (at the same age) as being a dog that would improve the White Shepherd
Breed. New Owners are not allowed to breed this dog until they have had hips
& elbows evaluated and certified by either OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for
Animals) or by the Penn Hip method for hips and elbows done by OFA. The hips and elbows must be found free of
dysplasia and have an acceptable score. Females must wait until they are age
two before being bred. New owners are
expected to title their breeding dog in either confirmation or a performance
sport. A championship title in UKC
confirmation as a White Shepherd is acceptable. A title in obedience (CD, CDX, etc) in
either UKC or AKC is acceptable. A
title in flyball is acceptable. A title
in Agility in AKC or UKC is acceptable.
A title in Herding is acceptable.
When new Owner has met the above stipulations for breeding/show contract
and written confirmation of passing hip/elbow scores and titles have been sent
to Breeder, limited registration will be lifted immediately and full breeding
rights will be granted to new owner.
Breeder will assist new owner as much as possible to find trainers or
classes or vets certified to check hips/elbows if this is new to them. Breeder will help new owner with promoting
new litter on Breeder’s web-site. Starr
Shepherds is proud of all dogs that we place in show/breeding homes as they
will go on to better the White Shepherd breed.
HEALTH/GENETIC GUARANTEE
As the Breeder of your new puppy I have done everything I can to assure
that the health of your puppy is excellent. I only breed adult dogs that have
OFA or Penn Hip certified hips with no evidence of dysplasia and who have no
genetic health conditions (to include retained testicles, mega-esophagus,
dwarfism and other genetic conditions). Understand that with genetics,
and breeding dogs specifically, nothing is 100% guaranteed - although it is
rare, even with the best of planning and breeding, undesirable genetic
conditions do occur even out of healthy parents. Your puppy is guaranteed to be
suitable for the purpose of which he was purchased. If you have purchased a Pet
Quality puppy and the puppy is unable to live a normal pet life due to
discomfort from a genetic condition you will be given a replacement puppy of
equal value. If you have purchased a Breeding Quality puppy and the puppy has a
genetic condition that allows him to live a healthy pet quality life, yet is
something that should not be used in a breeding program, you will be allowed to
choose a second puppy at half price (the difference between a pet quality puppy
and a breeding quality puppy). A written diagnosis from a veterinarian must be
provided and although the owners may keep the puppy, he/she must be spayed or
neutered prior to receiving a replacement puppy. If you have allowed the dog to
breed, then you are accepting the dog to be in good health and no guarantee
will be honored. All costs associated with returning a puppy for
replacement and having the replacement puppy shipped (if necessary) to
Purchaser's home will be paid for by Purchaser.
Paperwork/Registration
Puppy comes with AKC registration application (unless litter is UKC
registered only or in addition to), 4 generation pedigree, copies of OFA
certificates on both parents (if available),
vaccination/de-worming schedule and pictures of both parents. Puppy will be tattooed prior to being placed
in new owners home. New owners have one
year from date of issue of AKC or UKC registration application to register
their puppy in their name. AKC Registration is currently $15, there is a
penalty charged for late registration. UKC Registration is currently $16, there
is also a penalty charged for late registration. The registered name of puppy must include STARR
in the beginning of the name. We are proud of ALL the puppies we produce and
hope that you will be proud that your puppy came from STARR SHEPHERDS.
NEW OWNER OBLIGATIONS
New owners promise to provide puppy a kind and loving environment, with
proper care and necessary veterinarian care. Puppy must be taken through an
obedience class by 4- 8 months of age. I cannot stress enough, the importance
of Obedience class for a White German Shepherd puppy. No guarantee will be
honored without written documentation of completing the class. The personality
of a puppy is well developed by 4-6 months of age and improper socialization
(or lack of) can result in an overly anxious/or fearful puppy when attempting
socialization as a much older pup or adult. A well- mannered puppy does NOT just happen,
your puppy will become what you allow him to become. Breeder may be contacted
at any time for advice and concerns. Please do not hesitate to call if you have
questions about your puppy. An occasional update and picture of puppy would be
greatly appreciated by Breeder. New owners must keep address and phone number
current with Breeder. Legal actions will be taken to return puppy to Breeder if
reports of neglect are indicated. If for ANY reason the new owners can no
longer keep the puppy they MUST notify Breeder immediately. Breeder and New
Owner will work together to find an acceptable new home for the puppy. If an acceptable home cannot be found the Breeder will take
responsibility of the puppy. Under no circumstance is a STARR puppy ever
to be taken to the Humane Society or turned over to a Rescue Organization.
SHIPPING OF PUPPY:
If puppy needs to be shipped out of the State of Oregon or
Internationally, all shipping cost, cost of crate and all associated health
certificates needed will be paid by the New
Owner prior to puppy being shipped.
Rebates offered
Rebates of $50 will be given for successful completion of Therapy dog
Certificates and Herding Certificates. Completion of Championship in
Conformation, Companion Dog, Companion Dog Excellent, Utility Dog, Agility
titles, Flyball titles and Advanced Herding titles.
Similar rebates will be offered for other comparable dog events and working
titles. Rebate of $50 will be given for
OFA or Penn Hip certifications.
OTHER
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New Owner:
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Co-Owner: Date
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Breeder:
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Contact numbers for Breeder :
Keslie Joyce-Shepard
503-957-0354
(cell) 503-585-7474 (home) starrshepherds@yahoo.com