This agreement is a "condition of sale" and applies to all our dogs and puppies bred by Daybrightener Kennels AND those sold as adoptions (rescues or those not necessarily bred by Daybrightener Kennels). It is included for the purpose of providing for the puppy's/dog's continued health and wellness. Violation of this agreement invalidates all other guarantees.

    Purchaser does hereby agree to take good and reasonable care of this puppy/dog, including but not limited to the following:

1. Purchaser must provide all required vaccinations from the time of purchase as recommended by the purchaser's veterinarian, and annually thereafter unless otherwise recommended by purchaser's veterinarian.
2. Rabies shots must be provided as recommended by purchaser's veterinarian and/or required by law.
3. Any parasites, internal or external, must be promptly eliminated.
4. Puppy/dog must be started on heartworm preventative as soon as purchaser's veterinarian feels is appropriate. If a puppy/dog has already been started on heartworm prevention by Daybrightener Kennels then the purchaser must continue heartworm prevention as directed by purchaser's veterinarian.
5. Clean, fresh water and proper food, in sufficient amounts must be provided.
6. Puppy/dog may not be allowed out, unattended, unless within a secure enclosure.
7. Females may not be bred on their first heat, nor may they be bred prior to eighteen (18) months of age (even this is quite young). *See hip guarantee for important information on breeding females and validity of hip guarantee.
8. Females may be bred only to males that are registered and of the same breed, and that have no known physical, genetic, or temperamental defects.
9. Males may only be bred to females that are registered and of the same breed, and that have no known physical, genetic, or temperamental defects.
10. Those puppies/dogs that are sold on spay/neuter agreements may NOT be bred and should be spayed/neutered within the contract parameters.

By signing this contract the purchaser has read, understands, and agrees to all conditions and terms of this contract. The purchaser also understands that any breach in contract by the purchaser may result in repossession of the puppy/dog and all paperwork supplied to the purchaser at the time of sale and/or by legal action taken by Daybrightener Kennels. Purchaser will be responsible for any expenses incurred from reclaiming/repossessing the puppy/dog. No refunds will be issued if any breach in contract results in a repossession of this puppy/dog. No refunds are granted for voluntary owner returns.

*All necessary paperwork and a statement from a licensed veterinarian must accompany any returned puppy/dog stating the following:

a. Vaccinations are and have been kept current,
b. Puppy/dog has had a negative fecal within thirty (30) days.
c. Puppy/dog has had a negative heartworm tests within (30) days and has been kept on heartworm preventative.
d. Puppy/dog appears healthy and well cared for.

Any Daybrightener Kennels puppy/dog must be registered by the AKC (i.e. you must have sent in the registration application) for replacement guarantee to be valid.

*Please note that the General, Hip and Genetic Guarantees have end dates.  The Basic Care Agreement DOES NOT have an end date and is valid for the lifetime of the dog!!

DATE:__________________

AKC Registration # and/or Microchip ID:_________________________________________________

Genetic Guarantee End Date:_____________________
Hip Guarantee End Date:  _______________________
General Health Guarantee End Date:_______________

SELLER:______________________________________________

PURCHASER:__________________________________________

CO-OWNER:___________________________________________