Contract of Sale for Dog or Puppy

If you're purchasing a dog, it can be a bad idea to just roll over and accept the claims the seller makes as truth. While the precise state of health of the dog can be hard to quantify, details like its pedigree and whether or not it has been vaccinated or microchipped are solid facts and you want to ensure that you are not misled about them.

While it may seem excessive to have a lawyer draw up a contract in such a situation, it's still a good idea to sign an agreement stating the facts of the purchase. That's why we developed our free template sales contract for use when making a personal, non-business purchase of a dog or puppy. Simply fill in the agreed-upon details and have both parties sign in, thus ensuring that you have a permanant binding records of the facts as they were established.

This contract specifically disclaims any guarantee about the condition or health of the dog. It is the responsibility of the buyer to inspect the animal to his satisfaction and to ask any questions which he considers necessary. Bear in mind that in a trade or business sale, these clauses may be unenforceable.