Prospective Owners

SELLING PRICE The purchase price is determined by litter which will include a non-refundable $300 deposit. The remaining balance payment is due at or before the time the dog is transferred to the buyer. Payment is to be made through the Good Dog app if that is where first contact was made. If not, cash or Venmo are permissible forms of payment. No personal checks please.

LIMITED REGISTRATION The puppy is a Border Collie registrable with AKC and is being sold with limited registration. Breeder agrees to provide Buyer with AKC litter registration papers. As such, the puppy is not eligible for exhibiting in Conformation (but may compete in other performance events, such as Agility, Obedience, and Rally). The puppy shall not be bred at any time and if pups are produced, such offspring will not be eligible for AKC registration.

OPTIONAL REGISTRATION Buyer has the choice to register the puppy with AKC. Buyer agrees to use Breeder’s kennel name, for example: “Lyncroft’s (insert chosen name here.”)

TERMS OF POSSESSION Buyer agrees to take possession of puppy during date range specified by litter. Custom puppy transfer dates may be possible if fully agreed upon by both breeder and buyer at time of deposit. The buyer agrees to pay the breeder a boarding fee of $20 per day beginning at the end of specified litter date range and continuing until pick up. If no prior arrangements have been made regarding pick up date and the buyer fails to schedule a pick-up date by 9 weeks of age, buyer agrees that their deposit will be forfeited.

GENETIC HEALTH GUARANTEE Per parentage testing, Breeder guarantees this puppy to be unaffected by the known, DNA testable, life threatening, genetic diseases covered by Wisdom Panel’s Optimal Selection Canine DNA Test as of June 2023. (Report of covered diseases available upon request.) This guarantee ONLY covers the listed, dated test and does NOT cover other testing companies and/or future DNA health discoveries. The buyer understands that this puppy has a chance of carrying one copy of the linkage to Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD). This is a linkage test only which means that the Dam is predicted to have one copy of the EAOD For Border Collies mutation. Due to the fact that two copies of the EAOD For Border Collies only (Linkage test) mutation are needed for a dog to be affected by this condition, both Dam and pups should be clear of disease. Additionally, all adults used for breeding have hip and elbow OFA clearance. Breeder agrees to provide the buyer with copies of the parent’s testing upon request.

HEALTH GUARANTEE The Seller guarantees this puppy to be of sound health and temperament at the time of the sale. The Seller will provide a health record of all shots, worming, and a veterinarian exam. We provide a one (1) year health guarantee for life-threatening health issues (valid until the puppy’s FIRST birthday). The Buyer agrees to take this puppy to a licensed veterinarian of their choice within 72 business hours. Failure to have the puppy examined by a vet within three days of the puppy’s delivered/picked up date or if the Buyer fails to provide required immunizations and medical treatment will void this health guarantee. Dehydration, Diarrhea, Hypoglycemia, Coccidia, Kennel Cough, Internal and External Parasites, Giardia, Fungal Infections, or any condition that can be corrected by veterinarian treatment and any other preventable conditions are not covered. Illnesses must be documented in writing by a licensed vet within 72 business hours. The Seller must be made informed of the examination that indicates that at the time of sale, such animal was unfit for purchase due to life threatening illness, disease, or congenital defect with proper documentation by a licensed vet. If the puppy was in fact unfit for purchase, Buyer may return the puppy for an exchange of equal value and the failure to do so within 72 hours will result in the cancellation of a replacement puppy. The seller will either refund the purchase price, return the dog to the purchaser in well condition, or exchange the dog for another dog of equal value. If the buyer chooses to keep the dog, no money will be refunded. A replacement puppy is subject to availability, breeder’s first choice for breeding program, then the buyer second. Conditions not considered life threatening and therefore not covered, include but not limited to: luxating patella, hernias of any kind, collapsed trachea, etc. If the condition can be treated, it is NOT considered life threatening. In the event of a life threatening condition the affected puppy must be returned with all veterinary documentation at the Buyer’s expense. The Buyer understands that a replacement puppy will only be given if it’s discovered to be a hereditary problem and not due to accident or illness.

The Seller guarantees the puppy against fatal viruses for 72 hours. These include Distemper and Parvo. It does not include Coccidia and Kennel Cough, which is self-limiting and must run its course with antibiotic treatment and is not life threatening. If the puppy should die from a suspected congenital defect within 12 months of its birth date, an autopsy must be performed at the purchaser’s expense by a veterinarian. If the autopsy shows a congenital defect as the reason for death, the seller will provide another puppy of equal value to the purchaser. A written statement from the licensed veterinarian must be provided with the Seller’s name. The guarantee is void in the event of an indeterminable or inconclusive diagnosis. In the event there are no puppies available at that time, the buyer will then be placed on a waiting list for the first suitable replacement puppy in comparable value when one becomes available. The Buyer understands that any and all guarantees expire one year from the date of birth. If an autopsy is not performed this guarantee is no longer valid and the puppy will not be replaced. Buyer is responsible for the transportation cost of the replacement puppy. This contract will only be valid while the seller is breeding Border Collies. Should the Seller discontinue breeding dogs, this contract shall be void. This contract is between the Seller and Buyer(s) signed below. If this puppy/dog is transferred to a third party, this contract shall be void.

LIMITATION OF GUARANTEE We do not guarantee fur color, eye color, adult size, conformation, reproductive ability, testicles descending, retained teeth, personality, ear standing, potty training ability, proper bite, coat quality, length, weight, hernias of any kind, physical flaws or the temperament of the puppy. This guarantee does not cover common conditions and is limited only to defects largely considered life threatening. The Seller is not responsible for any veterinarian bills incurred once the puppy is delivered, the Buyer assumes all responsibility for the puppy. Buyer understands that adult sizes are an estimate only, based on Seller’s experience. Buyer acknowledges that there is no guarantee on final adult weights, actual size, color or eye color. This guarantee does not cover any veterinarian costs associated with spaying or neutering, including undescended testes. We do not warrant against any condition caused by carelessness, negligence or abuse.

LIMITATION PROVISIONS TO GENETIC DISEASE(S) Any puppy purchased from Seller must show a life threatening hereditary defect by 12 months of age. Dogs older than 12 months are not covered under this guarantee. If after the Buyer discovers a life threatening condition within a year of purchase and the owner wishes to retain the puppy, the owner then waives the right to a replacement puppy.. Shipping charges on any replacement puppy is the responsibility of the Buyer.

BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY The Buyer agrees to provide a life-long commitment, comfortable environment, prompt medical attention, proper grooming and responsible care. This includes keeping this puppy/dog parasite free and up to date with vaccines, proper nutrition, which consists of good quality dog food, fresh water at all times and teeth cleanings as needed to ensure longevity of life. The Buyer promises to provide a safe environment for the dog and never allow the dog to roam freely without proper fencing or supervision. Seller is not responsible or liable for payment of ANY medical, dental, or surgical procedures to maintain the animal’s health or well-being after the time of purchase.

RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER If at any point in time, the buyer is unable to keep or care for the dog/puppy for any reason, the buyer agrees to return said dog back to the Breeder with duly executed documentation transferring said dog from buyer back to breeder. No refund is given in such circumstances. This dog shall NEVER be placed with a RESCUE GROUP, SHELTER or HUMANE SOCIETY of any kind.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES No other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made by Breeder, and the puppy is sold in an “as is” condition, except as expressly and specifically set forth herein. If you have any questions or concerns about your puppy, we encourage you to reach out.