FULL AKC REGISTRATION

PURCHASE CONTRACT

_______________________________________, hereinafter referred to as Buyer, has purchased a puppy from Melinda Little and Geraldine Watson d/b/a McKnight's Majestic Shih-Tzus, hreinafter referred to as Seller(s), whelped on the ___________ day of __________________, 20________ as described here:

Sire:_____________________________

AKC#____________________________

Dam:____________________________

AKC#____________________________

Puppy sex:_______________________

Puppy color:______________________

And agrees to the following as outlined in this Guarantee and Sales Contract:

The dog is purebred and the pedigree is correct.  The dog is eligible for "Full Registration" with the AKC.  This means that progeny produced by this dog ARE eligible for registration with the AKC and that this dog can be entered in AKC confirmation shows as well as compete in obedience trials.  All dogs sold with Full AKC registration must be registered with the breeder's kennel name (Mcknight's) preceding the puppy's name.

The health of this animal is guaranteed against any preventable life threatening disease for 2 bsuiness days after delivery to the buyer provided the animal is examined during that time by a licensed veterinarian at the epense of the buyer.  If the dog is found to have a preventable life threatening disease and written documentation of the condition is presented, the seller has the option, provided the dog and its registration papers are returned within 3 business days after diagnosis, to either:

   a)  replace the dog with the next available like prospect or mutually agreeable animal

         or

   b)  refund 100% of the purchase price, excluding any shipping charges.

This animal is guaranteed to be free of hereditary crippling defects visible by 6 months of age.  Determination of what constitutes a hereditary defect is to be by the unaimous agreement of two (2) veterinarians agreeable to both parties.  Costs of the opinions are to be assumed by the buyer.  If the dog is found to have any hereditary crippling defect, the seller has the option, provided the living dog and its registration papers are returned to the seller, to either:

   a)  replace the dog with the next available like prospect or mutually agreeable animal

         or

   b)  refund 100% of the purchase price, excluding any shipping charges.

                        ***  Umbilical hernias and pinched nostrils are very common

among the Shih-Tzu breed and are not a genetic hereditary

or life threatening condition, therefore are not bound by this

contract.  Shih-Tzu puppies commonly snore, snort, sniffle

or bubble.  These symptons are of no cause for concern if

the nasal discharge is clear and the pup sseems happy. 

When a puppy is teething these symptoms may increase. 

Slightly pinched nostrils are very common in this breed and

normally correct themselves as the pup matures.  Open

fontanelles (soft spots in the skull) are also relatively common.

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Adult sizes and colors are an estimate only,  based on the seller's experience.  Since a puppy's color and size can change drastically until 18 months of age, there are absolutely NO size or color guarantees made.

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Buyer agrees to provide annual veterinary checkups, keeping all immunizations current according to AVMA guidelines; to keep this dog in the home and when taken outside to have the dog on a leash.  The dog is never to be turned loose outside unless in a fenced yard or kennel run.  The dog is never to be chained or roped but is to be able to run freely in the fenced yard or run.

Buyer must also take the dog to initial 48 hour exam or contract is null and void.

BREEDING RESPONSIBILITIES:  This dog can be bred until he is 9 years old and then would have to be retired.  We will allow buyer to place dog in a pet home once they no longer use him as a stud.  However, we must be notified and dog should be neutered prior to placement.  The new buyer should follow the McKnight’s Majestic Shih-tzu limited contract and a copy of the contract must be sent to us  We would prefer that the retired dog stay in your home but understand if you are unable to do so.   

If Buyer is unable to keep the dog then the dog is to come back to us at no compensation to the buyer.  Under no circumstance is this dog to be sold, donated or given away to a Pet Store, Laboratory, Research Facility, or Animals Shelter.  Again dog is to come back to the breeder Melinda Little and/or Geraldine Watson.  Failure to comply with this will result in legal action. 

Venue and jurisdiction for litigation arising out of or related to this contract shall lie exclusively in Iredell County, North Carolin at the expense of the buyer.

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BuyerDate

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Melinda Little  Date

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Geraldine Watson Date

GENETIC TESTING FOR KNOWN PROBLEMS IN SHIH-TZUS

It is strongly recommended that testing be done BEFORE using your Shih-Tzu for breeding.  Consultation with your veterinarian is also recommended. 

EYES: (test yearly for following known problems)

Juvenile Cataracts (ERG or direct opthalmoscope)

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)  (ERG or direct opthalmoscope

Entropion)

Register with Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) at:

VMDB/CERF

Lynn Hall

625 Harrison Street

Purdue University

W. Lafayette, IN 27907-2026

(765)494-8179

RENAL DYSPLASIA:

VetGen, LLC

3728 Plaza Drive, Suite One

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

(800)483-8436

HIP DYSPLASIA:

OFA Certification after 2 years of age:

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

2300 E. Nifong Blvd.

Colombia, MO 65201-3806

(573)442-0418

No genetic testing is currently available for umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, portal systemic shunt (PSS), and autoimmune hemolytic anemia.