

Riverstone Puppies

Puppy Application
Puppy Contract
Riverstone Puppies
Puppy Purchase Agreement & Health Guarantee
Thank you for choosing one of our puppies! Our goal is to make this a fun, stress-free, and exciting experience. Please contact us anytime with questions or concerns. We’ll provide regular updates on your puppy until it is ready to go to its new home.
This agreement is written to protect both the breeder and the buyer, but most importantly, the health and well-being of the puppy.
Buyer & Puppy Information
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Buyer’s Name: ___________________________________________
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Buyer’s Address: _________________________________________
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Phone: ______________________ Email: _______________
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Puppy Breed/Description: ________________________________
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Date of Birth: ___________________
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Microchip/ID (if applicable): _____________________________
Purchase Agreement
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Deposit & Payment
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A $500 deposit reserves the puppy.
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Deposits accepted: Cash, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or Apple Pay.
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Final payment due at pick-up (Cash or Invoice only).
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Deposit is non-refundable unless the puppy is deemed unhealthy before going home.
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Responsibility
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Buyer agrees to provide proper care, nutrition, and protection.
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Breeder is not responsible for the puppy after 72 hours of sale.
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Medical Expenses
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Buyer assumes all veterinary costs after the sale.
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Training & Behavior
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No guarantees are made regarding training or behavior.
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Buyer will receive a training information packet.
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Size & Fertility
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Breeder does not guarantee adult size, fertility, or show potential.
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Pet-Only Agreement
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Puppy is sold as a family pet only unless otherwise agreed in writing.
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Buyer must spay/neuter by 8 months of age at their expense.
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Proof from a licensed veterinarian must be provided within 7 business days of the procedure.
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Failure to comply will void this contract.
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Release of Puppy
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Puppy will go home between 7–10 weeks, depending on readiness.
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Breeder determines release date.
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Return Policy
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If buyer can no longer keep the dog, it must be returned to the breeder or re-homed through the breeder.
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Puppy may never be placed in a shelter, pound, or research facility.
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Up to 50% of re-homing fee may be refunded to the original buyer.
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Health Guarantee
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Initial Health
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Puppy will be up to date on age-appropriate vaccines and deworming.
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Common non-genetic puppy conditions (worms, coccidia, giardia, minor hernias, ear yeast) are not covered.
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Veterinary Exam
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Buyer must have the puppy examined by a licensed vet within 5 days of pick-up.
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Documentation must be provided to breeder within 10 days.
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Refund/Return
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If the puppy is deemed unfit for sale by a licensed vet within 5 days, buyer may return it for a full refund.
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Written documentation is required.
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If a congenital defect is found, seller may request a second opinion at their expense.
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Genetic Guarantee
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Puppy is guaranteed against congenital defects for 2 years.
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If puppy dies from a congenital defect within 24 months, an autopsy must confirm cause of death for refund.
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Exclusions
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Guarantee does not cover illness due to neglect, injury, or lack of veterinary care.
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No other guarantees are made beyond what is stated in this agreement.
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Agreement & Signatures
By signing below, both buyer and breeder agree to the terms of this contract.
Buyer’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ___________
Breeder’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: ___________