Registration and ownership transfers:

Upon payment in full as set forth above, Seller shall promptly take all legal actions necessary to officially transfer ownership and limited American Kennel Club (AKC) registration, if applicable, of the Canine to Buyer.  The breeder reserves the right to affix the kennel name “Lost Creek” and supply a registry name for the canine. 

Seller Representations:

Seller warrants to Buyer that Seller is the legal and true owner of the Canine and that Seller has the unqualified right to sell the Canine.  Furthermore, Seller warrants that the Canine is sold free and clear of any lien, security interest, mortgage or other encumbrance.

Warranties:

The Canine is sold with no express or implied warranties or representations having been made by Seller to Buyer other than those expressly stated above.

Additional Provisions:

1.  Use of the Canine: 

     a.  It is agreed between breeder and purchaser this canine is being acquired as a family companion canine to be used for tasks appropriate to its breed such as a therapy canine or for exhibition in appropriate AKC or United Kennel Club (UKC) events.

     b.  We agree the canine is not purchased for resale nor will it be used or trained for activities which are illegal or for which it is not suited by reason of temperament or conformation.  Specifically it will not be used for breeding, as a guard or attack dog or to hunt or fight other animals.

2.  Spay & Neutering: 

     a.  Females must be spayed on or before six months of age and Males must be neutered before two years of age.  The breeder requires receipt of a certificate of spay/neuter from a qualified veterinarian within 14 days after completion of the procedure.

3.  Ownership Responsibilities:

     a.  The purchaser agrees to maintain the canine in a humane environment and properly train and care for it.  Specifically the canine will be properly licensed and Inoculated against rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and other communicable diseases as recommended by a qualified veterinarian. 

     b.  The canine will not be allowed to roam and will be socialized and obedience trained appropriately.  Buyer agrees  that this canine is NOT to be LEFT UNSUPERVISED LOOSE OUTSIDE, IN A CRATE, TIED OR CHAINED TO ANYTHING AT ANY TIME WHILE UNSUPERVISED.  The breeders strongly recommend permanent identification by tattoo or microchip.  This canine is sold with the understanding that it is to go to carefully selected parties and that Buyer AVOWED the canine would become a member of the family.  (This is to assure proper development and maintenance of the temperament for which Alaskan Malamutes are known and for which the canine was bred.) 

     c.  Buyer agrees to maintain contact with Seller at reasonable periods of time to advise as to the health and well-being of the canine.  Buyer agrees, likewise, to permit Seller access to the canine on a periodic basis to ascertain  the health and well-being of the canine and that the terms of this contract are being complied with. 

     d.  Buyer agrees that Seller has the right to REPOSSESS CANINE UPON EVIDENCE OF NEGLECT AND/OR ABUSE, which neglect and/or abuse shall be determined solely by Seller, at no expense to the Seller. 

     e.  If the time comes that said canine is repossessed, Buyer agrees to IMMEDIATELY SIGN OVER TO THE SELLER THE CANINE’S AKC RESISTERATION PAPERS, at no expense to Seller.

4.  Right of Recovery/Placement:

     a.  The canine shall not be sold or resold, raffled, donated, or given to or auctioned to any canine wholesaler or retailer, pet store, commercial kennel/breeder, enterprise or any persons or corporations engaged in either the resale or wholesale trafficking of canines, or any agent of the aforementioned.  If this part of the contract is violated in any way, the buyer is liable to the seller for the sum of $2000.00 per canine or dog in damages as well as any and all costs of reacquiring all animals involved, their medical and rehabilitation expenses, and any and all legal fees or expenses. 

     b.  This canine is NON-TRANSFERABLE.  Should the buyer be unwilling or unable to keep the canine for any reason, the buyer MUST RETURN THE CANINE TO THE SELLER AT THE BUYER’S EXPENSE. 

Governing Law:

This contract can only be modified, changed, or updated if agreed to in writing and signed by both the buyer(s) and the seller. 

 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.

 In Witness Whereof, Seller has executed and delivered this Bill of Sale this 22nd day of October 2007.

 I have read, understood, and agree to abide by all the provisions and terms as outlined in this contract.