1. Reservation and deposit credit
This agreement reserves a selection right or a position in line for a Rottweiler puppy of the selected sex, not a specific puppy unless later identified in a written assignment. A $1,000 deposit reserves first selection (pick of the litter) for the selected sex in the agreed litter. A $500 deposit reserves a standard position after the pick-of-the-litter reservation for that sex. The seller confirms the litter and selection position in writing; signing alone does not guarantee an available position. The deposit is credited toward the final purchase price.
2. Order and transfer to the next litter
Standard positions are ordered by the date and time the seller receives cleared deposit funds, subject to earlier accepted reservations. Pick-of-the-litter priority applies separately to males and females. If the agreed litter does not provide enough puppies of the selected sex for the buyer’s position, the deposit and reservation transfer to the next litter rather than being refunded solely for that shortage. The seller will confirm the next litter and position in writing, preserving the buyer’s original priority among transferred reservations and honoring earlier accepted commitments. No birth date, litter size, pickup date, or specific puppy is guaranteed before written confirmation.
3. Non-refundable deposit and puppy death
To the extent permitted by law, the deposit is non-refundable if the buyer changes their mind, cancels, or fails to complete the purchase by a valid pickup deadline under section 7. A shortage of the selected sex is handled by transfer as described above. Once a specific puppy has been assigned to the buyer in writing, if that puppy dies while in the seller’s care before physical delivery, the seller will refund the full deposit within 10 business days after confirming the death. A different puppy or future-litter credit may be substituted only if the buyer agrees in writing. Before assignment, the death of another puppy does not identify a puppy reserved for this buyer; the shortage-transfer rule applies.
4. Seller inability to perform and legal rights
If the seller cancels the reservation or permanently cannot provide the agreed reservation, the seller will return the deposit unless the buyer voluntarily agrees to a written alternative. Nothing in this agreement waives any refund, consumer remedy, or other right required by applicable law, including applicable rights under section 828.29, Florida Statutes. No provision authorizes retention of money contrary to law. This agreement does not guarantee that a non-refundable-deposit provision will be enforceable in every circumstance.
5. Care and veterinary documentation
Puppies are provided with docked tails and rear dewclaws removed where present. Before pickup, the seller will provide one DAPPL vaccination administered at 6 weeks of age, deworming, and a current Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate), with care performed or directed by a veterinarian as appropriate. The veterinarian’s records identify the exact vaccine products, components, treatment dates, and any medically necessary exceptions. Any material change will be disclosed before delivery and handled consistently with applicable law; this clause does not excuse required care or documentation. The puppy will not be delivered before 8 weeks of age.
6. AKC registration and optional Full Registration
AKC registration papers are provided with Limited Registration. Conversion to AKC Full Registration is available after the dog passes OFA hip and elbow testing completed at 2 years of age (24 months) and the buyer pays an additional $1,000. OFA eye testing is recommended, but is not a requirement for conversion under this agreement. The optional $1,000 fee is separate from the deposit and puppy purchase price. Full Registration is not included at pickup and is not promised before these conditions are satisfied. The buyer must provide the passing OFA hip and elbow reports to the seller. This provision does not guarantee that the dog will pass OFA testing.
7. Purchase terms and pickup
The total purchase price, any taxes or additional agreed charges, balance due, payment arrangements, and pickup deadline must be confirmed in writing before the deposit is accepted. No unstated fee is authorized by this agreement. Buyer selection timing and the puppy’s identity will be confirmed in writing. The deposit does not guarantee show results, breeding suitability, adult size, or temperament. The final sale agreement and legally required health disclosures will be provided separately and cannot remove nonwaivable rights. A pickup deadline applies only after the puppy has passed its veterinary examination, received a current Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate), reached at least 8 weeks of age, and is legally and medically ready for delivery. The seller will notify the buyer and provide the health documentation; both parties will confirm a reasonable pickup date in writing. If the puppy has not met these conditions, the deadline is postponed and the buyer is not in default for failing to pick up the puppy before veterinary clearance and certification. The parties will confirm a revised pickup date in writing after the conditions are met.
8. Agreement, signatures, and copies
The buyer confirms they are at least 18, have read these terms, and agree to the selected reservation and deposit. The agreement becomes effective only after the seller accepts and signs it and receives cleared deposit funds. Electronic signing does not process or verify payment. By choosing electronic signing, the buyer consents to use a typed name as their signature and to receive the agreement electronically; a paper option is available before signing. Each party should retain the complete signed agreement and any later written assignments or changes. Changes require both parties’ written agreement. Florida law governs, subject to other mandatory applicable law.
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