Contract

Nada Kostić, owner of the “Kali Casa” kennel (F.C.I. 4226) (hereinafter: Breeder), is hereby selling a Maltese puppy born on ________________________, to the ___________________ family (hereinafter: Owner)

Part I - Description of the puppy

 

Dog's name: Kali Casa di setta _________________________________________________

Entered into the Kennel Club Registry on _______________with the pedigree no. JR ___________Mal

Sire's name and pedigree number: ______________________________________________

Dam's name and pedigree number: ______________________________________________

With the puppy, the owner has received the following documents:

•  Official pedigree issued by the Serbian Kennel Club (KSS)
•  Conformation/work trials/health records form issued by the KSS with vaccination and de-worming certificates
•  a pack of food which the puppy was fed in the Breeder's home
•  short instruction on maintenance, feeding, bathing and grooming, as well as rearing of the puppy, in line with the breeder's experiences.

Part II: Minimal requirements for animal keeping pursuant to the Law on Welfare of Animals

The owner is obliged to provide the dog with the following living conditions:

•  Sufficient amounts of adequate food, in accordance with the dog's age and sufficient amounts of clean drinking water;
•  Sufficient exercise and regular opportunities for excretion;
•  Quiet spot for resting/sleep;
•  All necessary veterinary care, including regular vaccinations, de-worming, oral hygiene (plaque removal), expression of anal glands if needed, ear cleaning and nail trimming;
•  Regular protection from fleas and ticks in line with recommendations of the manufacturers of the applied products;
•  Protection from the elements (sun, rain, snow or wind);
•  Protection from any abuse or mistreatment by all humans and children (including, but not limited to, family and friends of the owner).

If the dog gets lost or stolen, the owner is obliged to undertake all measures to have the dog found and returned to the owner.
The owner will not allow the dog to roam unsupervised: the dog will be kept in a fenced in yard in which it is safe from intruders and from which it cannot escape and will be on leash during the regular walks.

Special obligations for owners of female dogs

 The owner is obliged to take special care of a bitch in heat so as to avoid any "accidental" unwanted breeding. If the owner decides to breed his bitch, he is obliged to provide her with:

•  Previous veterinary examination to establish that she is ready for breeding and that she is in excellent health;
•  Adequate partner (adequate size, age and health);
•  Regular veterinary care and all preparations necessary for a pregnant bitch;
•  Sufficient high quality food with the adequate balance of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, in accordance with veterinary recommendations;
•  The owner is obliged to be present during the whelping and to provide for emergency veterinary assistance to the bitch in case of complications, as well as all necessary treatment that the bitch may need;
•  The owner is obliged to ensure that each puppy goes to a good, loving home and to behave in all aspects with the care of a good breeder.

No females born in this kennel will ever be bred prior to 2 years of age, or after 8 years of age, neither on purpose or "accidentally". No female born in this kennel will be bred from more than once per year, neither on purpose or "accidentally". No female born in this kennel will ever be bred from without previous health tests or will be bred to a male carrying genetic diseases or disorders.

Obligations for owners of male dogs

 Owner of a male dog is obliged to pay special attention on the periods in which there are bitches in heat in the area where the dog is taken for walks or in the vicinity. Males are prone to running away at such times; it is recommended that the dog never be walked off leash, especially in such a period.

No male from this kennel will be bred prior to 18 months of age, or after 9 years of age, nor will he be used for breeding more than three times per year . No male from this kennel will be used for breeding with a female, prior to having undergone health testing, to establish his excellent health.

Part III - Obligations of the kennel

 Each puppy raised in this kennel has come into the world because the selected parents (sire and dam) come from high quality bloodlines. The breeder is responsible for selecting the puppy in accordance with the future owner and conditions in which the puppy will be raised. The breeder's experience gives her the right to make such a selection and offer a puppy of her choice.

No puppy or adult dog from this kennel may be sold, given, alienated or turned over to an asylum/kennel . If, for any reasons, the owner is unable to keep the dog, he/she is obliged to return the dog to the breeder, who will then find him an adequate home. If the owner sells, alienates or turns the dog over to an asylum/kennel, he will be considered to be in breach of contract and will be obliged to pay the fine for this breach of contract. If the owner cannot keep the dog but knows of a person/family that would provide the dog with a good home, the owner is obliged to introduce the breeder to this person. The new owner is obliged to sign a new contract and adhere to its provisions.

The puppy cannot be given to the new owner prior to 12 weeks of age (minimum). The owner is obliged to take the puppy to a vet within 96 hours (4 days) from the day the puppy is transferred to his care. If it is established that the puppy suffers from serious genetic flaws or a serious illness dating from the time the puppy was still in the breeder's care, the breeder will take the puppy back with a full refund of the sales purchase price and the costs of the veterinary examination. If the breeder does not receive, within 96 hours of the transfer, an official certificate from the vet stating that the puppy is suffering from the aforementioned diseases and conditions, the puppy will be considered healthy.

•  BREECH OF CONTRACT

If it is established that the owner is not adhering to the provisions of this contract on maintenance, or that he/she is mistreating/abusing the dog in any way, the dog will be returned to the breeder immediately. Breech of any provision of this contract has, as a consequence, payment of a breach of contract fee of 5000 Euros (five thousand Euros) in dinars, at the day of the payment, according to the middle exchange rate of the NBS. The owner is also obliged to pay any treatment costs, should the dog require treatment as the result of the owner's poor care.

By signing this Contract, the owner confirms that he/she has read and completely understood all provisions of this contract.

For any disputes, arising from breach of contract, the competent court shall be the competent court with the jurisdiction over the breeder's residence.

Breeder,

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Owner,

____________________________

In Belgrade,

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