Our contract is written to insure the safety and well-being of our puppies.

The following agreement is between ______________________________(breeder), hereafter referred to as "Seller” and __________________________, hereafter referred to as "Purchaser".

In consideration of a purchase price of ________________________ which two-hundred dollars ($200.00) is a nonrefundable deposit, the Seller transfers all rights in fee simple determinable, privileges and responsibilities associated with the ownership of the female/male puppy of the Great Dane breed to Purchaser as of the date and time specified below with the following conditions subsequent:

COLOR: ____________________________ SEX: ______________
LITTER REG. NO.: ______________ DOB: ______________
MARKINGS: ________________________________________________________
SIRE: ____________________________ SIRE'S ABC REG. NO.: ______________
DAM: ____________________________ DAM'S ABC REG. NO.: ______________

Purchaser agrees to neuter/spay the puppy before it reaches one year of age. Purchaser agrees to supply Seller with a veterinarian's letter by certified mail as proof of a neuter/spay. If Purchaser fails to neuter/spay this puppy and provide proof to the Seller by one year of age, rights and ownership of the dog will automatically terminate and revert back to Seller who may immediately assume possession of the dog. Seller's reasonable attorney's fees for recovery of the dog will be paid by the Purchaser.

Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that this puppy will be registered by limited registration. In the event that the Purchaser does not have the puppy properly neutered/spayed, any offspring issuing from this puppy are not eligible for registration with the ABC, AIBC, AKC, or UKC.

When to spay/neuter: Generally this should be done when the puppy has reached at least 5-6 months for a female and 6-8 months for a male. The older the dog, the more able it will be to withstand the anesthesia. There is no need to wait for a female to have her first heat cycle before she is spayed. In fact, you can avoid the problems associated with estrus by spaying her before it occurs. There is also no need to wait for the male to become sexually mature.

Why spay/neuter: Fixing your dog prevents pregnancy and the birth of unwanted puppies. It avoids the need to restrain the dog during estrus. It keeps both sexes from roaming away from your house in search of a mate. It reduces the tendency of male dogs to urinate in the house, marking his territory. Licensing fees are also cheaper. Additionally, it avoids reproductive-related problems such as tumors, pyrometer, false pregnancy, prostate infections, and old-age cancers.

The Purchaser has five days to take the puppy to the veterinarian of his/her choice and have it checked for any health problems. If any are found, the buyer has the right to a full refund of purchase price, at return of the puppy.

The Purchaser agrees to provide adequate vet care, including to but not limited to annual checkups and heartworm test; to keep immunization current; to properly administer heartworm preventative; to provide adequate housing for this dog within the buyer's home; to confine the puppy/dog when outdoors and refrain from restraining it on a chain or rope; and to provide adequate exercised by walking the dog on a leash or exercising in a fenced in area.

Ownership and/or possession of this puppy/dog will not be transferred without written consent of the breeder. The breeder will accept the return of this dog at any time the purchaser declines to keep said dog; however, the breeder is not obligated to refund any or the entire purchase price except as stated above (reference to return of the dog for health reasons within the first five days after sale).
The purchaser must teach or have the puppy/dog trained in basic obedience. Please remember that many adult Great Danes weigh over 150 pounds.

It is agreed that legal ownership of this puppy/dog will rest with the breeder until and unless all terms stated are accomplished as described herein. Violation of the terms of this contract that could negatively impact the dog’s health, safety or well-being may result in the buyer being required to return the puppy/dog to the breeder within five days of receipt of notice from the breeder. If the buyer violates this agreement, he/she is responsible for any legal cost accrued enforcing this contract.
We the undersigned have read understood and agree with the terms of this contract.


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Date and Time of Signature

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Seller

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Purchaser