Sample contract
May be adapted and
used by any breeder,
only MPDBA
members may
represent themselves
as such
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MINNESOTA PUREBRED DOG BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
BILL OF SALE--COMPANION DOG
FULL REGISTRATION CONTRACT
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LIMITED REGISTRATION CONTRACT
The sale of dogs and cats is subject to consumer protection regulations. Minnesota State Law also provides safeguards to protect pet
dealers and animal purchasers (Puppy Lemon Law). Minnesota statute, section 325.79.
Seller:
Buyer:
Address:
Address:
Phone hm _______________wk
Phone hm________________ wk
Date of Sale:
Drivers License No.
Purchase Price:
Referred by:
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Breed:
Sex:
Color/Markings:
Date of Birth:
Country of Birth:
Breeders Name & Address:
Name of Dog/Bitch
Litter Registration No./AKC No..
Dog’s Tattoo No.
Tattoo Location:
Sire:
AKC Registration No.
Sire Health Certifications as applicable (i.e. OFA)
Dam:
AKC Registration No.
Dam Health Certifications as applicable (i.e. OFA)
AKC Registration (Certificate of Application Form) Given: Yes 
No 
Reason--If Withheld
Agreement for Non-Registration?
Yes 
No
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Limited Non-Breedable Registration? Yes 
No
 Limited registration means: this animal cannot be shown in
conformation and offspring are not eligible for registration with AKC.
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COMPANION DOG GUARANTEE (Suggested standards are as follows)
Companion Dog means this animal is sold as a pet rather than for breeding or show purposes. No warranties or guarantees,
expressed or implied are made under this contract except as stated below.
1. The dog is purebred and the pedigree is correct and given at the time of sale. The dog is registerable with the AKC unless the form
is withheld per written agreement. REFUND: 100% provided dog and registration papers are returned to seller.
2. The health of this animal is guaranteed for TEN (10) days via examination by a veterinarian at the option and expense of the buyer.
If the dog is found to be in unsatisfactory health and written documentation of the condition is presented, the seller shall, provided
the dog and its registration papers are returned, at sellers option: (buyer and seller to initial options agreed upon below):
_____ _____ a. Replace the dog with the next available like prospect or mutually agreeable animal
_____ _____ b. Refund 100% of the purchase price provided the whole/intact dog and registration papers are returned to seller.
3. This animal has no known health problems.
4. This animal has the following known health problems/characteristics:
5. This breed exhibits the following tendencies:
6. This animal is guaranteed to be free of hereditary crippling/disabling defects apparent by _________months of age (Minimum of
24 months) Determination of what constitutes a hereditary defect is to be by the unanimous agreement of two (2) veterinarians
agreeable to both parties. One of these veterinarians to be a tenured faculty member of an accredited university veterinary teaching
hospital or Board Certified in the applicable specialty. Veterinary expenses are to be assumed by the buyer. Choice of remedy is at
buyer’s option. (Circle option choice and buyer and seller initial.)
_____ _____ a. Refund of ________provided the living dog and its registration papers are returned to seller.
_____ _____ b. Replace with the next like available prospect or mutually agreeable animal provided the living dog and its registration
papers are returned to seller.
_____ _____ c.Adjustment: (to be filled in at time sale)
7. This dog is guaranteed to be of good temperament at time of sale.
8. Buyer agrees to:
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Annual veterinary check ups
Annual screening for heartworm/then administer
heartworm preventative
Provide adequate housing according to state law
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Keep all immunizations current according to AVMA
guidelines
Confine the animal in a fenced yard or kennel run, or
walk on a leash--not to confine on a rope or chain.
9. This dog is sold with the alteration agreement noted below. Failure to have the dog altered within the agreed time period voids all
guarantees.
10. If buyer decides to sell or otherwise dispose of this dog, seller has the first right of refusal.
Signed:
Seller:
Date:
Buyer:
Date:
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MESSAGE FROM MINNESOTA PUREBRED DOG BREEDERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
We are concerned about all purebred dogs. We ask the new owners to be aware of the pet population problems and train your dog
to be a good neighbor in your area. We are concerned in protecting and improving purebred dogs and the individual breeds by
using the standards of the AKC to guide us in improving our types via a good breeding program.
COMPANION QUALITY DOGS COME FROM THE SAME LITTERS WHEN BREEDING FOR “SHOW” PROSPECTS.
THEREFORE IT IS OUR AIM TO PLACE THEM IN GOOD FAMILY HOMES. Spaying or Neutering your pet will stop many
future problems for you and may give your pet a longer and healthier life.
ALTERATION AGREEMENT
My purpose of purchasing this purebred dog is for companionship only. Since it is sold as a companion and not for breeding or
conformation show, I agree to have this dog altered (Spayed or neutered) between the ages of _____ months and _____months. The
AKC registration form will be withheld until the seller receives a statement verifying the alteration from my veterinarian doing the
surgery.
_____ _____ If this animal is sold on a non-breeding limited registration, certification
will
will not be given at the time of sale.
(Option of seller. Buyer and seller to circle and initial one option.)
Signed:
Seller:
Date:
Buyer:
Date:
This contract is between buyer and seller only. Seller is a member of MPDBA and agrees to adhere to MPDBA’s code of ethics;
however, MPDBA is in no way financially liable or responsible beyond the member’s integrity. 1/1/75; revised 1/93; revised 8/98
The foregoing is only a sample of current contract…IT IS NOT TO BE USED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN A
MPDBA MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING.