NOTE: DUE TO THE STRONG WORKING INSTINCT OF ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOGS, WE PREFER TO PLACE PUPPIES IN WORKING HOMES, AS GENERAL FARM OR FAMILY GUARDIANS, OR WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH LARGE WORKING BREEDS. ANATOLIANS NEED ABUNDANT SPACE AND FREEDOM TO EXERCISE AND PERFORM THE JOB THEY WERE INTENDED TO DO. WHILE THEY ALSO EXCEL AS WONDERFUL GUARDIANS AND COMPANIONS TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN, THEY ARE NOT MEANT FOR ALL ENVIRONMENTS. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM FOR CITIES, TOWNS, OR URBAN AREAS WITH SMALL YARDS, APARTMENTS OR CONDOS.

1. Buyers are absolutely required to OFA certify (hips & elbows) their pups as stated in the below contract. Breeders will AKC register your pup within 90 days of payment in full.

2. Every puppy owner from pet to working dog, plays a part in the future and health of our breed, thus genetic info from each individual pup in the litter is important.

3. We require that you wait until your dog is at least two years old to sterilize them due to all the research that has proven how detrimental it is to the health of your pup prior to that time.

4. If you want a puppy & do not plan to do the prescribed health testing (OFA/thyroid/etc.) as stated in the below contract, we do not have space on the waiting list for you. We are only interested in homes that have the same interest in the wellbeing of our breed that we have.


ALATURKA ANATOLIANS
SALES CONTRACT & HEALTH GUARANTEE


We, (names of breeders) (hereinafter designated as BREEDER), guarantee this Anatolian puppy to be healthy and free of disease upon receipt by BUYER. Every effort has been made by BREEDER to produce a litter both physically and mentally sound. BREEDER will stand behind this breeding to the extent stated below. However, BUYER accepts full responsibility for the proper care once the pup leaves the BREEDER. BREEDER cannot be held legally responsible for the death, injury, deformity, or temperament of the pup due to illness, accident, or deviation from adequate care and socialization required for an Anatolian Shepherd Dog.

I, *** (hereinafter designated as BUYER), agree to have this pup examined by a licensed veterinarian within seven (7) days of receipt. If health problems are found, the pup may be returned to BREEDER at BUYER’S expense. BREEDER is to be notified and arrangements are to be made within 24 hours of diagnosis by a licensed veterinarian. If puppy is returned for health reasons, BREEDER will refund the purchase price. If the pup is returned for reasons other than health related issues within the allotted time, the purchase price will be refunded less a nonrefundable fee of $500. If negligence is suspected on BUYER’s part, BUYER forfeits all rights to the pup and all rights to reclaim any monies rendered for pup. BUYER will return all registration and documentation materials at the time of pup’s return. BREEDER is not responsible for any veterinary expenses incurred by BUYER.

THIS DOG IS SOLD AS A WORKING LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN, and BREEDER guarantees the working ability of this dog as long as all levels of training have been carried out as stipulated by BREEDER. If this dog does not work out as a livestock guardian, and all levels of training (as stipulated by BREEDER) have been correctly adhered to, BREEDER will refund purchase price, less the $300 deposit. This dog will be returned to BREEDER at BUYER'S expense, along with all registration and documentation materials.

THIS DOG IS SOLD AS A FAMILY COMPANION, and BREEDER guarantees the health and mental stability of this dog as long as all levels of training have been carried out as stipulated by BREEDER.

BUYER agrees to have this dog surgically sterilized between 24 and 36 months of age. If BUYER chooses not to sterilize this dog and decides to breed it, BREEDER makes no guarantee as to the quality of the offspring. THIS DOG WILL BE DESIGNATED AS “LIMITED REGISTRATION” WITH AKC and the off-spring will not be eligible for registration. If this dog is not sterilized within the specified time, all health guarantees are null and void.

BREEDING PROSPECT: This dog is sold with the understanding that it may be used for breeding, and BREEDER guarantees that this dog has no obvious physical defects that would prevent the siring or whelping of healthy pups. However, this dog is considered NON-BREEDING until such time as OFA hips, elbows and thyroid examinations are performed (after this dog reaches 24 months of age) and the dog has been certified clear of hip and elbow dysplasia, and hypothyroidism. Should this dog not be certified clear of these genetic tests, BUYER agrees to sterilize the dog within six (6) months. NOTE: BUYER also agrees that any breeding that does take place (after genetic testing is completed and dog has been cleared) will be only to another Anatolian Shepherd Dog that has been OFA cleared for hips, elbows and thyroid. If this dog is bred or sires a litter of pups before being cleared of the aforementioned genetic defects, or is bred to other than an Anatolian, all guarantees are null and void, and BUYER will pay BREEDER a fine of $500.

(FOR STUD DOGS): BUYER also agrees that BREEDER will be permitted to use this dog as a stud for select bitches of BREEDER’s choosing if said dog passes all of the above mentioned genetic testing. BUYER will receive second pick puppy from said litter or $800 as compensation for this service.

CO-OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT: BREEDER will remain as co-owner of dog. This entitles the BREEDER to advise BUYER regarding the breeding potential of dog and the right of ownership of dog in the event the BUYER is unable to keep the dog. BUYER also agrees to state in their will that the dog returns to BREEDER in the event of BUYER’S demise. Dog will live with and be cared for by BUYER, and BUYER will be responsible for all expenses incurred on behalf of this dog.

GUARANTEE: This dog is guaranteed to be free of hereditary hip & elbow dysplasia upon permanent radiographic evaluation performed at 24-30 months of age. BUYER agrees to have this dog's hips and elbows radiographically examined by a State licensed Veterinarian between 24-30 months of age and then sent to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals in Columbia, MO, for evaluation. The BUYER clearly understands that this is not optional and MUST be done within 6 months after this dog’s second birthday. This is very important to our breeding program. BUYER also agrees to furnish BREEDER with a copy of the OFA findings. If hip or elbow dysplasia is diagnosed due to genetic defect, and all prerequisites have been met for the health and well being of the dog as specified in this contract, BREEDER will (at her discretion) either refund $500 or replace dog from another litter.

BUYER must provide written proof of hip dysplasia, and proof the dog has been sterilized. The dog does not have to be returned to BREEDER. If dog is not sterilized, this guarantee is null and void.

If BUYER is unable to keep this dog for any reason, BUYER agrees to return it to BREEDER or to a person stipulated by BREEDER at BUYER’s expense and foregoes all rights to said dog. BUYER will return all registration and documentation materials at the time of dog’s return. If this dog is returned, BREEDER will not reimburse BUYER for the purchase price or any expenses including, but not limited to veterinary care, training, shipping, etc. BUYER is responsible for all costs involved in returning this dog. Any dog returned must be current on vaccinations and free from any injury or disease, infectious or otherwise.

This dog may NOT be sold, transferred to another person, CO-OWNED with anyone other than those persons stipulated in this agreement, given away, placed in an Animal Shelter, or euthanized without prior written permission from BREEDER. The exception to euthanasia would be in the case of severe injury or suffering on the dog's part.

All terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding on the BUYER and their successors in interest, including but not limited to, their heirs, administrators, personal representatives and assigns. No other warranties are expressed or implied by BREEDER except as stated herein.

BUYER agrees to provide adequate fencing (at least 5 feet high if not a working environment) adjacent to and accessible from BUYER'S home to ensure this dog's safety; and to provide adequate protection from excessive heat and cold. This dog shall be neither continuously tied nor allowed to roam at large.

BUYER agrees to provide proper training for this dog as stipulated by the BREEDER for an Anatolian Shepherd Dog. BUYER agrees to enroll dog in a formal socialization class before the dog is six (6) months old. This can be obedience, conformation handling, or similar structured training classes for socialization. Schutzhunde training is NOT recommended for this breed! If BUYER trains or has this dog trained for the purpose of teaching dog to do bite work (i.e., schutzhunde, attack, police, dog fighting), all guarantees herein offered shall become null and void.

BUYER agrees to provide adequate veterinary care, including, but not limited to annual checkups including heartworm and fecal tests; to keep all immunizations current according to the guidelines as proscribed for Anatolian Shepherd Dogs (see BREEDER’s Website); to properly administer heartworm and flea preventative if necessary; and to provide necessary medical treatment in the event of accident/injury to the dog.

BUYER agrees to feed a high quality dog food containing no corn, no wheat, no soy and no “meat by-products”, 24-26% protein and 13-17% fat levels, as stipulated on BREEDER's website. Failure to feed foods of the quality listed on BREEDER’s Website renders all guarantees null and void unless prior permission is given by BREEDER. The only exception to this would be if BUYER is experienced in feeding a balanced raw diet to dogs.

BUYER and BREEDER agree to stay in contact with each other regarding this dog. All parties agree to keep each other notified of changes in location, email address and telephone numbers. BUYER agrees to send or email BREEDER photographs of this dog every other month for the life of this dog.

BUYER agrees to pay **** and no/100 dollars ($*,***.00) for this Anatolian Shepherd Dog, THREE HUNDRED and no/100 dollars ($300.00) of which will be remitted as a binder to reserve this pup. The remaining balance must be received in full by cash, bank check, or money order made payable to “SANDRA KING” prior to puppy being transported by BUYER or BUYER’s AGENT, or by 9 weeks of age, whichever is sooner.

Further contractual agreements:

----a. BREEDER agrees to register this dog with the American Kennel Club within 90 days from the date puppy is paid for in full, and BUYER will receive dog's AKC Registration Certificate directly from AKC.

----b. BUYER agrees to this dog being registered under the "Alaturka" kennel name, with "Alaturka" preceding the name chosen from the BREEDER's approved list of Turkish names.

----c. BUYER agrees that BREEDER has the right to use any photos taken of this dog on BREEDER'S website or to be submitted for the advertising of BREEDER's kennel.

----d. BUYER or BUYER'S AGENT agrees to pick up puppy in person, or, if this is not possible, to arrange for Ground Transport from a reputable Pet Transport Company (I highly recommend Bailey's Best Care Pet transport). ALL transportation expenses and methods of transportation are the responsibility of BUYER.

----e. BUYER agrees to pay a boarding fee of $10 per day from 9 weeks of age until the day pup is picked up by BUYER or BUYER’s agent.

----f. BUYER releases BREEDER of all legal responsibility for the pup, except as previously stipulated in this contract, at the time pup leaves BREEDER's care.

WE HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ADHERE TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THIS CONTRACT:

Signed on this _______ day of ________________, 20**, in Chiefland, FL. Two copies of this agreement have been signed in original form - one copy to BUYER and one copy to BREEDER. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, both as to interpretation and performance. Any disputes shall be resolved in a Levy County venue in the State of Florida, USA. BREEDER can recover attorney’s fees and court costs.



If you have any questions about this contract, please contact the breeder.