Clara Freeman or Rebecca Stephens
Pensacola, Florida
Phone: 850-255-6011
Fax: 850-476-2777
Email: clabecmaltese7@aol.com



Date:_____________
Time:_____________

Date of Birth:____/____/____
Litter Registration #___________________________
Sire:__________________________________Registration#___________________________
Dam:_________________________________Registration#___________________________

This contract is bound by and between Clara Freeman or Rebecca Stephens, herein called breeder and
___________________________ herein called buyer.

I (buyer) have purchased a (Sex)________ Maltese puppy('s)/dog ('s)  on the above date. I understand that I have
a 72 (seventy-two) hour health guarantee on this (these) puppy(‘s)/dog(').

I (buyer) have/am purchased/ing the above described puppy/dog for $____________. The deposit of
$__________, it is non-refundable. If I (buyer) decide to not purchase the above listed puppy/dog I (buyer) will
not receive my deposit back. If I (buyer) have paid extra towards the balance of the puppy/dog, the breeder will
refund the difference of the payment at the time that the puppy/dog is placed in a different home.

All puppies/dogs will be checked by a licensed veterinarian prior to going to their new homes. And will come with
a Health Certificate signed and dated by a licensed veterinarian. If puppy/dog is found to be in poor health after I
(buyer) has placed the deposit.  Breeder will refund my (buyer's) full deposit.  

I (buyer) understand that I have 72(seventy two) hours to take above mentioned puppy ('s)/dog(') to a  licensed
veterinarian of my choice.

If I (buyer) take this (these) puppy('s)/dog('s) to the veterinarian in the time frame stated above, and found by the
licensed veterinarian to be in poor health by fault of the breeder and not injuries or illness while in my (buyer's)
care, I am entitled, upon first availability, a replacement puppy/dog of equal value. Breeder has 12 (twelve)
months to provide replacement. I (buyer) must provide a written statement as proof of a health issue and problem
within 1 (one) week from my licensed veterinarian.

I (buyer) have a 2 (two) year genetic contract. If puppy/dog is diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian within this
time frame to be sick with a life threatening disease and it falls within this time frame, I (buyer) will receive a
replacement puppy/dog of equal value. Breeder has 12 (twelve) months to provide replacement. I (buyer) will be
responsible for shipping if necessary.

If the puppy/dog dies within the 2 (two) year time frame, I (buyer) am responsible for having my licensed
veterinarian perform an autopsy on the puppy/dog to diagnose the cause of death, at my (buyer's) expense. If the
puppy/dog is diagnosed to have died due to a genetic defect breeder will provide a replacement puppy of equal
value to the buyer. Breeder has 12 (twelve) months to provide the replacement.

If the puppy/dog develops a umbilical hernia and  it is superficial and non-life threatening and I (buyer) decide to
have it repaired, I will do so at my own expense. Breeder is not responsible for cost of the repair. A superficial
hernia is not a danger to the health of a puppy/dog.

If I (buyer) choose not to take the above puppy('s)/dog(') to the veterinarian for an examination within the 72
(seventy-two) hour time frame, I (buyer) understand that I forfeit all of my right to a replacement puppy/dog.

I (buyer) will never chain the above mentioned puppy/dog out side or leave him/her out doors for any extended
amount of time. I (buyer) will provide adequate care and nutrition for the puppy/dog at all times. If I (buyer) am
unable to care for the dog/puppy, I will return the puppy/dog to breeder.

This puppy('s)/dog('s) is sold as pet quality only unless otherwise stated. The size, weight, bite and coat are not
guaranteed.

Puppy/Dog is sold with Limited AKC Registration. At no time will I (buyer) use puppy/Dog for breeding
purposes. I (buyer) will have said puppy/dog spayed/neutered by the time he reaches 1 (one) year of age and
provide breeder with proof of neuter from a licensed veterinarian. After I (buyer) have supplied proof of
spay/neuter to the breeder I will be mailed the original registration papers. Breeder will supply at time of sale a
pedigree for both sire and dam and a COPY of the registration papers. I (buyer) understand that it is a copy for
my records and can not be sent into AKC.

At no time will I (buyer) have the puppy/dog put down or otherwise disposed of unless required by a licensed
veterinarian for the health and well being of the puppy/dog. Proof of illness must be provided by a licensed
veterinarian to the breeder. I (buyer) will not leave the puppy/dog at a kill shelter. The dog/puppy is to be returned
to breeder.

I (buyer) will not take said puppy/dog into any public establishment until he is fully vaccinated against diseases.

If for any reason I (the buyer) am unable to care for the puppy. Or need to re home him/her. I understand that I
must return the dog to the breeder with no reimbursement of the purchase price.

In the event that this contract is breached and a lawsuit arises - the winner of the suit is entitled to recover their
expenses, including reasonable attorneys fee’s. The laws of the State of Florida will govern, and any claims will be
handled in court in the State of Florida and in the county in which the breeder resides.


I (the buyer) have read, fully understand and accept the above contract.

Buyer:_____________________________
Address:___________________________________
City/State/Zip:____________________________________
Phone #_______________________Cell:___________________________
Email Address:________________________________
Buyer's Signature:_____________________________
Date:________________



Breeder: Clara Freeman or Rebecca Stephens
Pensacola Florida
Seller's Signature:_________________________________
Date:________________











Revised: 04/17/08
Pet Puppy/Dog Contract