The health and temperament of this dog is good to the best of our knowledge and belief at the time of sale.  The required vaccinations and wormings are as indicated on the health record below, attached, or sent with the dog.  We advise the Buyer, however, to have the dog examined by licensed veterinarian of Buyers choice within 48 hours after receipt of the dog.  We recommend you take a stool sample.  If the veterinarian finds the dog to be in poor health, the dog must be immediately returned to us at the expense of Buyer for a replacement of equal value, unless other arrangements are mutually agreed upon.  Failure to see a veterinarian within 48 hours will void all guarantees. 

If this dog develops crippling hip dysplasia at anytime from purchase to one year of age (confirmed by x-rays from a competent licensed Veterinarian), the dog should be returned to us at the expense of the Buyer.  We will replace the dog (due to crippling dysplasia) as soon as possible with a replacement of equal value to the dog at the time of original purchase.  We reserve the right to request that the x-rays be sent first for review to a board-certified Veterinary Radiologist or other Veterinarian of our choice.  Should the Buyer prefer to retain the said dog, the Buyer thereby forfeits any replacement, unless other arrangements are mutually agreed upon.  Replacement puppies come with a 48 hour health guarantee. No further guarantee is made.   All sales are final and down payments/deposits are non-refundable.

Purchase price of  $_________ is mutually acknowledged.  Buyer represents that he/she is buying this dog primarily as a personal or family companion even though the dog may have show quality structure.  Buyer understands dog is not guaranteed for show or breeding and Buyer has no obligation to Seller for showing or breeding this dog (nor for sharing stud fees or puppies resulting thereof).  In the event, buyer is unable to keep the puppy/dog for any reason he/she agrees to notify and give vom Haus Merkel first option to take the puppy/dog back.  The entire Agreement between the parties is contained herein. In the event of a dispute, Texas will have jurisdiction over the matter in Collin County.

I have read the above conditions of sale.  I understand and I agree to all conditions of sale as indicated by my signature below.      
DATE OF SALE:  ___________________  2008

BUYER SIGNATURE _____________________________________
DRIVERS LICENSE# &(STATE)_____________________

SIGNATURE OF SELLER (OR AGENT) ____________________________________
                  
BUYER’S NAME (Print): ___________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________

ADDRESS:   ___________________________
CITY:______________________ZIP: ______________