SALES CONTRACT

This contract is to insure the integrity of this dog’s bloodlines and to prevent any future disagreements between the two parties, hereafter referred to as “buyer” and “seller”.

Buyer(s): phone#: cel phone #:

mailing address: city state/province zip

residence (if different than above):

city state/province zip

email address: url:

date of sale:

Dog’s registered name: color: black & tan

Litter #: sex: breed: ROTTWEILER date whelped: black & mhgy

AKC #: OFA #: black & rust

Sire: AKC#

color: DOB: OFA#

Dam: AKC#

color: DOB: OFA#

Dog is being purchased for: Open/Full AKC Registration:

This dog seems to be of “Showing/Breeding” quality and has no disqualifying faults at the time of purchase. This dog must be OFA certified for hips and heart before the age of 28 months and must be shown to it’s conformation champion title(s) and/or working titles. Dogs sold with Full AKC Registration will be on a co-ownership with seller until required health certifications are passed by OFA, at which time seller will release full ownership to buyer.

Limited AKC Registration:

This dog seems to be of “Pet” quality and/or is being sold as a companion animal only. It should never be used for breeding stock. This dog may or may not have disqualifying faults at the time of purchase and is to be spayed/neutered not earlier than 6 months of age and prior to 10 months of age for females, 18 months of age for males.

purchase price: $ ________ (usd) (shipping is an additional charge)

deposit received $_______________ date received: _______________

(deposit is not to be less than 25% of purchase price and is non-refundable)

balance due $_______________ (total balance is due prior to buyer taking possession of dog)

seller reserves the right to: _______ stud service(s) to any female of the same breed owned or co-owned by the seller as chosen by seller.

________ pick puppy(s) from _______ litter(s) with the seller selecting the stud

for the breeding(s).

Should this dog be sold, co-owned, given away, traded, etc., the seller reserves first right of refusal for no more than purchase price. This means that this dog can not be sold, co-owned, given away, traded, etc. to any other party other than the seller unless otherwise agreed upon by seller.

1. Dog’s registration papers will be given to buyer within 6 months of taking possession of dog. A puppy package including health records for puppy, photos of parents, and copies of parents’ health clearances shall be given at time of purchase along with feeding and care instructions. Here at BLACK MASK ROTTWEILERS, we will be available for buyer support to answer questions and offer help for the life of the dog. If for any reason you are unable to keep this dog, it will have a home with us, at BLACK MASK ROTTWEILERS, for its entire life.

2. The name BLACK MASK shall be used as the prefix in the above dog’s registered name and all advertising of said dog should include the dog’s full registered name and the name of the breeder/seller.

3. Buyer will not sell or give the above dog or any offspring from the above dog to any retail/wholesale pet stores nor to anyone intending to breed for commercial resale or to any breeder who is unethical.

4. This dog is never to be bred to any dog other than a registered rottweiler that, at the very least, has passing OFA hips and heart. This dog is not to be bred prior to 24 months of age and not prior to having, at the very least, passing OFA hips and heart. Any resulting offspring of said dog, must be sold on a written contract, of which, must be approved by seller. Copies of puppy buyer information must be sent to seller. We insist on knowing the location of all offspring. Should this dog be bred prior to having the required health clearances, before the age of 24 months, or be bred to a dog that does not meet the same criteria, as stated above, buyer is required to pay a fine in the sum of $3000.00 to the seller or proof of pregnancy termination must be signed by a licensed veterinarian and sent to seller. Should such a violation occur, said dog is to be spayed/neutered as soon as possible with signed documentation of sterilization sent to seller. Any money made from the sale of resulting offspring, from the above violation, must be donated to a rottweiler rescue of the seller choosing.

5. All dogs sold by BLACK MASK ROTTWEILERS have received the medical inoculations and worming appropriate for the age of the dog and is guaranteed to be in good health at the time of purchase. A licensed veterinarian shall check this dog within 72 hours, or 3 business days, of buyer taking possession. Should a licensed veterinarian prove this dog in poor health or dead, the dog shall be returned to the breeder and be replaced with a dog of equal value (when one is available) or a refund may be warranted at the discretion of the seller. Signed documentation from said veterinarian must be provided to seller before a replacement will be offered.

6. Any dog sold on an Open/ Full AKC Registration must be OFA certified clear of having any hip and heart defect by 28 months and be shown to it’s conformation champion title(s) and/or working titles. Dogs sold with an Open/Full AKC Registration will be sold on co-ownership only, until such a time as that the dog has received the required health clearances and titles. When said requirements have been met, seller will release complete ownership to buyer. Seller reserves the right to show this dog in the “Bred by Exhibitor” class during the co-ownership period. Should this dog fail OFA hips and receive a mild HD rating, a second opinion by a licensed veterinarian, of seller’s choosing, is required and radiographs are to be resubmitted to OFA, at buyer’s expense. Should said dog be determined to be moderate or severe HD by OFA, a second opinion by a licensed veterinarian, of seller’s choosing, is required and radiographs are to be resubmitted to OFA, at seller’s expense. If, after the second submission of radiographs, this dog still cannot pass OFA hips or a heart defect is confirmed, then said dog is to be returned to breeder and will be replaced with a dog of equal quality (when one is available). If buyer decides not to return said dog to seller, buyer agrees to have said dog spayed/neutered and must send written proof of sterilization to seller. Buyer will be refunded $250.00 when seller receives proof of sterilization and no replacement puppy will be offered.

7. Any dog sold on a Limited AKC Registration are done so with a spay/neuter clause and no hip/heart guarantee. Dogs sold in this manner must be spayed/neutered not earlier than 6 months of age and prior to 10 months of age for females, 18 months of age for males. Buyers of a dogs sold on a Limited AKC Registration as pet/companion animals are also encouraged to have said dog OFA cleared of having any hip dysplasia and any heart defects, but this is not required nor is it guaranteed.

8. All dogs sold by BLACK MASK ROTTWEILERS, must receive basic obedience training by 8 months of age and have adequate living conditions appropriate for the breed. This means a fenced yard or equivalent with adequate shelter and has access to the family home. This dog is never to ride in the back of an open pick up truck without being crated and is never to be tied out nor is it to spend its entire life outside. This dog is being sold as a family companion first and a working dog second and is to have access to the family home. Should the seller deem that this dog is being used for inappropriate purposes, the buyer will forfeit ownership back to the seller. The buyer agrees to maintain this dog in good health at all times. If the seller deems that the maintenance of this dog is inadequate, either emotionally or physically, the buyer will forfeit ownership back to the seller. Any legal fees accrued in the repossession of said dog, shall be the sole responsibility of the buyer as well as any costs of rehabilitating said dog. Additional fees may be required from the buyer depending on the severity and condition of said dog and at the sole discretion of the seller at time of repossession, should this be necessary.

9. Should the buyer move or relocate residence during the life of this dog, the seller must be informed of new address and new contact information for buyer within 30 days of relocation. We must know where this dog is at all times. If said dog should pass away by natural causes or otherwise, the seller must be informed within 30 days of the dogs death. All dogs sold by BLACK MASK ROTTWEILERS, must be microchipped and/or tattooed by the age of 6 months, naming BLACK MASK ROTTWEILERS as the alternative contact for the microchip/tattoo registry. Copies of all OFA and other health certifications must be sent to seller for our records and buyer agrees to send periodic updates and pictures to seller for our kennel records.

10. The seller does not warrant the behavior of this dog since most behavior problems and aggression are a result of poor ownership, either inadequate socialization or improper training. This is why it is imperative that this dog be well socialized and has at least basic obedience by no later than 8 months of age. The seller does warrant that this dog is the progeny of registered, titled and health certified parents that both in type and temperament, meet the AKC standard for the rottweiler breed.

11. All guarantees are rendered null and void if the requirements are not met within the specified time frame and/or the failure of said health clearances are a direct result of the environment or the upbringing of this dog (i.e. improper food, allowing said dog to jump or run up and down stairs).

Any alteration or deviation from this contract will result in the forfeiture of the dog back to seller/breeder AND ANY LEGAL FEES AND COSTS ACCRUED ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER.

Additional comments and agreements made at the time of contract signing:

The undersigned, having read and fully understand the conditions of this contract, do hereby agree to uphold all provisions and covenants set forth in this agreement. Seller shall be held harmless for any damages, settlements, or judgments resulting from injuries sustained from this dog or the mismanagement of this dog. This contract shall be deemed a legally binding contract and is non-transferable. It is understood that this contract is being entered into in Whatcom county, in the state of Washington, USA, and is legally bound by the laws of that county and state. This contract is being entered into and enforced to insure the well being of this dog and the reputation of the Rottweiler breed. This document represents the entire agreement between the buyer and the seller and all other arrangements, either expressed or implied, between the two parties not listed within this contract are null and void.

Buyer(s) signature______________________________________________________ ________ date________ ___________

Buyer(s) signature____________________________________ ___________________ _______ date__________________ _

Seller(s) signature_________________ __________________________________ ____ date_______ ____________

Tracy L. Matty and/or Elizabeth Brionez, Black Mask Rottweilers

Definition of “Co-Ownership” as it applies to this contract:

The term “co-ownership” as indicated in the above terms is in name only. The buyer is responsible for all expenses as they occur in the care and upbringing of the above described dog and the breeder/seller will, in no way, be held legally or financially liable for the actions of said dog. This co-ownership is to protect the dog, its offspring and the reputation of the breeder and in no way is a reflection of the ability of the buyer to care for this dog. (If we didn’t trust you, we wouldn’t sell to you in the first place.) The co-ownership merely allows us, the breeder/seller, to control the reproduction of the above dog. As soon as this dog has passed the required health clearances and titles as detailed above and is 24 months of age (or dog has been rendered sterile), copies of health certifications and/or sterilization must be received by the breeder/seller, the breeder/seller will sign off and release complete ownership to the buyer. Should the buyer die or otherwise no longer be capable of caring for this dog, the dog is to be returned to the breeder/seller and the appropriate paperwork is to be signed and complete ownership is to be released back to breeder/seller.

THE FOLLOWING SPAY/NEUTER CLAUSE MUST BE COMPLETED BY ANYONE BUYING A PET/COMPANION ANIMAL.

SPAY/NEUTER CLAUSE

I, _____________________________________________(buyer) agree that if I am purchasing an animal that is not already spayed or neutered. I will have said dog sterilized (spay/neutered) not earlier than 6 months of age and prior to 10 months of age for females, 18 months of age for males. Proof of the sterilization signed by a licensed veterinarian will be given to Black Mask Rottweilers within 30 days of sterilization. I understand that this dogs is being sold with Limited AKC Registration papers and any offspring resulting from the breeding of this dog prior to being sterilized will never be able to be registered with the AKC or any other registry. Should I fail to sterilize said dog and/or send proof of sterilization to Black Mask Rottweilers within the allotted time period, I will forfeit said dog back to Black Mask Rottweilers. I understand that any legal fees accrued in the repossession of said dog by BLACK MASK ROTTWEILERS shall be my sole responsibility, the buyer.

Buyer(s) signature______________________________________________________________ date___________________