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Full AKC Registration Contract

Hoku Kennels Puppy/Dog Purchase Agreement & Guarantee

(Full AKC Registration — Show & Breeding Rights)

This Agreement ("Agreement"), dated as of ____________________, 20____ (the "Effective Date"), is between Laura Price / Hoku Kennels ("Breeder"), and ________________________________________ ("Buyer"). The subject of this Agreement is the purebred Chow Chow puppy/dog described below ("puppy/dog").

I. RECOGNIZED ANATOMICAL & REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION

  • Registry: American Kennel Club (AKC)
  • Registered Name: Hoku's __________________________________________________ (The Buyer may select the registered name, but strictly covenants to leave the prefix of Hoku's intact at the absolute beginning of the name).
  • Registered Number: ________________________
  • Sex: ________________________
  • Date of Birth: ________________________ 
  • Microchip #: ________________________
  • Sire: ________________________________________ Sire Registered #: ________________________
  • Dam: ________________________________________ Dam Registered #: ________________________

II. STIPULATED FINANCIAL & LOGISTICAL TERMS

1. Reservation Fee Parameters

A reservation holding fee of $1,000 USD ("Reservation") has been paid to the Breeder or shall be due upon execution of this Agreement. The holding fee shall be directly applied toward the final Purchase Price. The Buyer explicitly acknowledges and agrees that this reservation fee is non-refundable in all circumstances. However, if a puppy/dog that meets the Buyer's identified preferences is not available when it becomes the Buyer's turn to pick from the selected litter, the Buyer may elect to have the deposit transferred to the next available litter rotation.

2. Final Purchase Price & Balance Settlement

The agreed full purchase price of the puppy/dog is $5,000 USD, which includes standard transportation/shipping fees. The remaining balance of $4,000 USD is due in full either:

  • (a) At least one (1) week before the puppy/dog is delivered to the Buyer, OR
  • (b) Immediately upon the Buyer's physical pickup of the puppy/dog.

Any extraordinary shipping and handling expenses outside standard delivery parameters remain the responsibility of and shall be paid by the Buyer. All payments due under this Agreement must be settled in US Dollars and paid directly to the Breeder via Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, Western Union, MoneyGram, or direct bank transfer.

III. REGISTRY DESIGNATION & KENNEL IDENTIFICATION COVENANTS

1. Full AKC Registration Rights

This puppy/dog is a purebred Chow Chow registrable/registered with the AKC and is being sold with Full AKC Registration, which explicitly allows show and breeding rights on the puppy/dog. The Breeder agrees to provide the Buyer with all corresponding AKC registration papers upon full payment verification.

2. Mandatory Registration & Naming Covenants

The Buyer shall officially register the puppy/dog with the AKC and agrees to fulfill the following naming guidelines:

  • The Kennel Prefix: The Buyer must utilize the Breeder's official kennel name prefix, "Hoku's", at the absolute beginning of the puppy/dog's registered name and can never remove it.
  • Litter Theme Compliance: The Buyer must include the specific designated litter theme when selecting the puppy/dog's official registered name.
  • Photocopy Delivery: The Buyer must provide the Breeder with a photocopy or clear digital scan of the completed AKC registration certificate as promptly as possible after receipt.
  • The Buyer covenants that they will never change the puppy/dog's registered name without the Breeder's prior written consent.

IV. THE BREEDER'S WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS

1. Legal Ownership Transfer

The Breeder warrants that they are the lawful owner of the puppy/dog and possess the full legal right to transfer ownership to the Buyer. Ownership of the puppy/dog will be transferred to the Buyer strictly upon the Buyer's payment of the full Purchase Price.

2. Short-Term Health Warranty & 72-Hour Mandate

The Breeder represents that the puppy/dog was previously examined by a licensed veterinarian, was found to be in good health at that time, and has received the specific preventative immunizations enumerated in the health records provided to the Buyer.

  • The 72-Hour Examination Window: The Buyer, at their own exclusive expense, must have the puppy/dog examined by a licensed veterinarian within seventy-two (72) hours of receiving the puppy/dog (the "Examination Period") for this guarantee to be valid. Flight and delivery timelines are finalized and communicated well in advance, so the Buyer is strictly required to schedule this appointment with their clinic ahead of time—there are no exceptions to this rule [1.1].
  • The Unfit for Purchase Remedy: If, within the strict Examination Period, a licensed veterinarian finds the puppy/dog to be clinically unhealthy or unfit for sale, the puppy/dog may be returned to the Breeder for a full refund of the base purchase price. The veterinarian must provide an official, signed written statement explicitly deeming the puppy/dog "unfit for purchase," which must be sent to the Breeder within 48 hours of the clinical exam.
  • Strict Short-Term Exclusions: This short-term guarantee expressly excludes (x) any health issues caused by the Buyer's ill-treatment, abuse, or neglect, (y) any health issues that result from or occur during the transportation/transit of the puppy/dog from the Breeder to the Buyer, and (z) all minor illnesses and environmental health issues, including upper respiratory infections, allergic reactions, stress colitis/diarrhea, internal or external parasites, urinary tract infections (UTIs), vaginitis, umbilical hernias, or contagious viruses including canine parvovirus contracted post-departure.

3. 1-Year Limited Genetic Health GuaranteeThe Breeder provides a one (1) year limited warranty from the puppy/dog's date of birth against any life-threatening congenital conditions.

  • Covered Defects: For the purposes of this Agreement, "debilitating congenital conditions" is defined strictly and exclusively as Severe Hip Dysplasia (OFA Certified), Severe Elbow Dysplasia (OFA Certified), or life-threatening congenital health defects.
  • Explicit Long-Term Exclusions: This warranty expressly does not cover conditions that can occur randomly in any canine breed unexpectedly (such as cancer), dysplasia or joint degradation that occurs due to old age, or any ophthalmic/eye issues common to the breed, including entropion or ectropion.
  • Verification & Review: In the event the puppy/dog exhibits symptoms of a suspected debilitating congenital condition, the Buyer must immediately inform the Breeder and supply all requested veterinary records. The Breeder reserves the absolute right to have all medical documentation reviewed by an independent, licensed veterinarian of the Breeder's choice for examination before any remedy is authorized.

4. Resolution Protocol, Returns, & Refunds

If it is determined by a licensed veterinarian that the puppy/dog was "unfit for purchase" or has a verified genetic disorder identified within the warranty periods described above, the Buyer may choose one of the following remedies:

  • (x) Return the puppy/dog and receive a replacement companion puppy/dog from the next available litter of equal or better value.
  • (y) Return the puppy/dog and receive a full financial reimbursement of the original base Purchase Price.
  • (z) Keep the puppy/dog and receive financial reimbursement for veterinary expenses directly related to the illness, provided that such reimbursements shall not exceed the original base Purchase Price amount.
  • Logistical Costs: Should the puppy/dog be returned or exchanged under the terms of this section, the Buyer shall be responsible for any and all transportation expenses, veterinarian charges, crate fees, air freight charges, and transport nanny fees. Under no circumstances will the Breeder ever be liable for, or pay for, any veterinary surgical bills or medical treatment costs outside of these specific caps.
  • As-Is Condition: No other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made by the Breeder, and the puppy/dog is sold and delivered in an "as is" condition, except as explicitly set forth herein.

5. Restrictions on Transfer & Rehoming Covenants

If, at any time, the Buyer is unable to keep or care for the puppy/dog (including upon the Buyer's death or permanent incapacity), at the Breeder's sole election, the puppy/dog shall be:

  1. Returned to the Breeder together with duly executed documentation transferring the Buyer's full ownership interest in the puppy/dog back to the Breeder without any refunds or payments due to the Buyer.
  2. Rehomed by the Buyer strictly with the Breeder's prior written approval, without any refunds or payments due to the Buyer.

If, following a return, the Breeder decides to rehome the puppy/dog, the Breeder may elect to refund the Buyer a portion of the original Purchase Price after deducting all applicable maintenance, training, conditioning, marketing, and veterinary costs. Such refund amount shall be determined entirely by the Breeder in their sole discretion. The Buyer explicitly acknowledges that this refund amount may be significantly less than the puppy/dog's original Purchase Price depending upon the age, training, and overall condition of the animal.

6. No Transfer Outside of the United States

The Buyer explicitly covenants and agrees that the puppy/dog will not be sold, leased, or transferred to anyone residing outside of the United States without the Breeder's prior explicit written approval.

7. Material Breach & Automatic Repossession

The Buyer's breach of any obligations, timelines, or restrictions set forth in this Agreement shall instantly result in the Breeder's health warranties and guarantees being rendered completely null and void. Furthermore, in the event of a material contract breach, the dog MUST be returned immediately to the Seller at the Buyer's exclusive expense.

V. THE BUYER'S MAINTENANCE OBLIGATIONS

1. High-Maintenance Husbandry & Proper Care

The Buyer agrees to provide good and proper care of the puppy/dog throughout its natural lifetime. Such care includes providing adequate housing, protection from tropical or severe elements, a safe and securely fenced exercise area, and proper, sufficient nutrition. The Buyer will provide routine veterinary care, including standard examinations, parasite prevention, and routine vaccinations and/or titers to maintain the puppy/dog's immunity to common canine infectious diseases.

2. Specialized Orthopedic Preventative Care

To prevent environmental or developmental joint stress, the Buyer explicitly agrees to provide the following care:

  • Weight Control: 
  • Maintain proper nutrition to support ideal growth and an optimum lean body condition. The Buyer will not overfeed the puppy/dog nor allow it to become overweight or carry excess mass on its growing bones.
  • Exercise Controls: 
  • Provide proper daily exercise to maintain condition, but enforce no forced exercise (such as jogging or strenuous pavement running) until the puppy/dog is fully grown, unless the activity is explicitly approved in writing by a licensed veterinarian.
  • Impact Avoidance: 
  • Actively avoid stress injuries, including not allowing the puppy/dog to jump from or over heights taller than itself at the shoulder until the puppy/dog is fully grown, unless explicitly approved by a licensed veterinarian.

3. Explicit Commercial & Research Sale Prohibition

The Buyer explicitly affirms that they are not acting as an agent, broker, or straw-buyer in this transaction. The Buyer covenants that neither the puppy/dog, nor any offspring or progeny of the puppy/dog, shall ever be used for purposes of vivisection, medical testing, or laboratory research. The Buyer explicitly agrees that neither this puppy/dog, nor any progeny of the puppy/dog, shall ever be sold by or through any commercial broker, wholesale establishment, chain store, catalog sales house, puppy mill, or retail pet store.

4. Full Registration & Breeding Covenants

  • Breeding Prospect Valuation: The Seller acknowledges that this puppy/dog is being sold as a breeding prospect and represents that, at the time of sale, the animal shows clear structural promise of being worthy of breeding as an adult. The Buyer explicitly acknowledges that due to natural structural changes which can occur as a dog matures, and the absolute necessity of health clearances being obtained prior to breeding, the Seller is not providing a lifelong guarantee that the puppy/dog will be of breeding quality as an adult.
  • Health Clearance Requirement: If the puppy/dog fails to pass any structural or genetic health clearances, or is otherwise determined by the Seller to be unsuitable for breeding, the Buyer explicitly agrees: (i) not to breed the puppy/dog, and (ii) to promptly have a hysterectomy/spay or vasectomy/neuter completed on the puppy/dog at the Buyer's expense, providing official certified proof of sterilization to the Seller immediately upon completion.
  • Line Protection & Pricing Floors: To ensure the integrity of these bloodlines and safeguard the market value of the breed, puppies produced by this animal can NEVER be sold for less than what the Seller sells puppies for. The lines shall not be devalued or under-cut in any commercial manner.
  • Breeding Partner Approvals: If the puppy/dog is a female, the Seller and Buyer must mutually and unconditionally agree on the choice of the stud dog(s) to be used prior to the puppy/dog being sired. If the puppy/dog is a male, the Seller must explicitly approve of all individual females to which the puppy/dog may be bred prior to the puppy/dog being used at stud.
  • Breeding Costs: The Buyer is solely responsible for all programmatic costs related to breeding the puppy/dog, including but not limited to the costs of health clearances, stud fees, shipping logistics, reproduction veterinary care, progesterone testing, and whelping and raising the subsequent litters.
  • Seller's Ongoing Rights & Litter Drafts:
    • If the puppy/dog is a female, the Buyer agrees to give the Seller the absolute first pick of a puppy/dog from the very first litter produced by the puppy/dog.
    • If the puppy/dog is a male, the Buyer explicitly agrees to allow the Seller to use the puppy/dog as a stud free of charge on any females owned, co-owned, or leased by the Seller for a total of two (2) litters in the puppy/dog's lifetime that result in a minimum of three (3) surviving pups per litter.

5. Showing Prospect Rights & Ring Maintenance

  • Showing Prospect Status: The Seller acknowledges that this puppy/dog is being sold as a show prospect and represents that, at the time of sale, the puppy/dog is free from any major disqualifying faults and shows excellent promise of being able to complete an AKC Breed Championship. The Buyer acknowledges that due to mature physical shifts, the Seller is not providing an absolute guarantee that the puppy/dog will remain of showing quality as an adult.
  • Ring Conditioning: The Buyer explicitly agrees to (i) continuously maintain the puppy/dog in pristine show condition, which includes providing top-tier nutrition, coat grooming, show training, and continuous social conditioning, and (ii) maintain the puppy/dog's optimal weight as appropriate for the AKC show ring. The Buyer agrees to actively show the puppy/dog to its AKC Championship.
  • Show Handling Expenses: The Buyer may show the puppy/dog themselves or utilize the services of an approved licensed professional handler. The Buyer shall be exclusively responsible for all entries, travel logistics, and handler expenses related to showing the puppy/dog.

6. Ongoing Communications & Annual Health Logs

Both parties agree to promptly notify the other of any changes to their physical address, email, or telephone number. The Buyer explicitly agrees to:

  • Maintain open contact with the Breeder regarding the puppy/dog's status at least once each calendar year, and reply as promptly as possible to all updates or inquiries from the Breeder.
  • Inform the Breeder of any official performance or training titles completed by the puppy/dog as determined by the American Kennel Club or other approved registries.
  • Inform the Breeder of any major structural or genetic changes in the health of the puppy/dog throughout its natural life, including but not limited to cancer, epilepsy, heart, eye, or hearing conditions, structural allergies, bleeding disorders, autoimmune diseases, or behavior problems (specifically fear, severe anxiety, or unprovoked aggression).
  • Promptly notify the Breeder of the exact particulars, date, and cause regarding the natural or accidental death of the animal.

7. Remedy for Mistreatment & Psychological Temperament Protection

  • The Right to Inspect: 
  • If the Breeder feels the puppy/dog is not receiving proper care, conditioning, or humane treatment, the Breeder retains the absolute legal right to have the puppy/dog examined by a licensed veterinarian. If such veterinarian finds the animal to be a victim of ill-treatment, abuse, starvation, or physical neglect, (a) the Breeder has the right to take full, immediate possession of the puppy/dog along with its duly signed AKC transfer/registration papers, and (b) all Breeder warranties shall become permanently null and void. The Buyer shall not be entitled to any refunds or financial offsets if the dog is repossessed under this section.
  • Psychological Temperament Clause: 
  • Due to the proud, highly discerning nature of the Chow Chow breed, the puppy/dog must never be played with roughly, taunted, or physically punished. Physical abuse or aggressive roughhousing will cause the Chow to develop defensive aggression, severe neurotic tendencies, and long-term temperament instabilities. All puppies leave Hoku Kennels exceptionally well-behaved, socialized, and balanced. The Buyer is strictly required to continue structural socialization and covenants never to make the Chow mean through aggressive play or abuse.

VI. LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1. Mandatory Agreement to Mediate

If a dispute arises out of or relates to this Agreement, or the alleged breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through direct, amicable negotiation, the parties explicitly agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by confidential mediation before resorting to arbitration, open litigation, or some other public dispute resolution procedure.

2. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This Agreement, and all subsequent legal matters arising out of or relating to its execution, shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, handled specifically within court venues on the Big Island, without regard to conflicts of law provisions thereof.

3. Miscellaneous Provisions & Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior contemporaneous negotiations, discussions, or oral promises. No changes, modifications, or waivers shall be effective unless drafted in writing and signed by both parties. If any single provision is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that all remaining sections stay in full force and effect. Digital or electronic signatures shall hold the exact same legal weight as a physical original signature.

VII. EXECUTION AND SIGNATURE BLOCKS

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, both the Breeder and the Buyer affirm they are of sound mind and legal age to execute this binding contract, signing below to accept all conditions effective as of the stated Effective Date.

BREEDER SIGNATURE & ACCOUNT HOUSING:

Name: Hoku Kennels / Laura Price
Address: Volcano Road, Mountain View, Hawaii 96771
Email: hoku_kennels@aol.com
Phone: 808-205-0098

Signature: __________________________________________________
Date: ________________________  

BUYER SIGNATURE & INFORMATION HOUSING:

Name: __________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________
Date: ________________________