The Breeder States:
Our goal at Cotton Kennels is to promote sound and stable temperaments, but most important, healthy, happy dogs that can perform whenever duty calls, whatever that duty may be. The American Bulldog is a very capable dog. They can and often do excel in many activities such as farm work, showing, personal protection, schutzhund, weight pulling, or simply a loving family pet. Perhaps that is why they are well known as the farm/utility dogs of the South.
The sire and dam of this American Bulldog are purebred, NKC registered dogs that exhibit sound structure and even temperament to the naked eye. The sire and dam were bred with the best of intentions to produce healthy and stable pups. This American Bulldog is being sold as pet quality and is not guaranteed to be show quality, to become a champion, or a breeding prospect, even though it is entirely possible that the pup/dog may uphold these expectations.
If you are unsatisfied with your pup, please return it to us immediately! Though we may choose to refund your entire purchase price if within the first 24-48hrs, we cannot be responsible thereafter once the pup/dog has left our care and been exposed to an unknown environment.
We offer two purchase plans for our pups. The choice is up to you. Because of our discounted and lower pricing, we cannot offer cash refunds on either plan (see below for further explanation).
DISCOUNTED PRICE PLAN: The discounted price, while considerably lower than the guaranteed price, comes with no guarantee. You are already getting the pup at a heavily discounted price for the breed and are purchasing the pup as is. You are fully responsible for the pup once it leaves our premises. You must still sign the "Puppy Agreement" in acknowledgment that you are choosing the Discounted Price Plan, with the understanding that the breeder is not responsible once the pup has left their care. You are also still bound by the terms of this agreement, except those pertaining to the Guaranteed Price Plan.
GUARANTEED PRICE PLAN: The guaranteed price of $750.00 comes with the following health guarantee, if purchased for the minimal price of $750.00 (excluding any shipping cost):
1) A period of 26 months from the American Bulldog's date of birth against crippling elbow and canine hip dysplasia (CHD), as long as Ester-C Supplements were maintained during this period and the pup was fed a quality food designed specifically for large breeds. Proof of purchase of the supplements in the correct dosage, as well as receipts for the food (as was provided in your puppy packet) will be required, otherwise this guarantee will be considered null and void. The dysplasia must be verified by either OFA results, Penn Hip results, or in writing by a state licensed veterinarian in your state of residence and confirmed by the breeder's veterinarian. The claim in writing must accompany the pup's x-rays taken by the same state licensed veterinarian confirming his/her diagnosis to be verified by the breeder's veterinarian.
2) A period of 24 months from the American Bulldog's date of birth against the "generalized coverage" type of demodectic mange. This must be verified in writing by a state licensed veterinarian in your state of residence, and confirmed by the breeder's veterinarian.
3) A period of 24 months for severe, crippling or disabling congenital diseases such as those affecting the heart, liver, kidneys, brain or other internal organs. This must be verified in writing by a state licensed veterinarian in your state of residence and confirmed by the breeder's veterinarian.
4) A period of 72hrs after receipt of American Bulldog by purchaser against death caused by parvo or distemper, if these diseases were derived from the breeder's premises. This must be verified in writing by a state licensed veterinarian in your state of residence and confirmed by the breeder's veterinarian as authentic.
The guarantee covering the above (4) terms and conditions is a "replacement only" guarantee and not a cash back refund. The breeder will replace the above described defective pup with another American Bulldog pup in good health of the purchaser's choice, although not necessarily from the same litter. If no pups are available at that time, the purchaser will be entitled to reserve a pup from a future litter if he or she so chooses. The breeder shall be under no specific time constraint, but should replace the pup from their next upcoming litter, if one is not available at the time.
If the purchaser elects to keep the defective pup, it must be spayed/neutered at the purchaser’s expense and verified in writing by a state licensed veterinarian in the purchaser's state of residence and confirmed by the breeder's veterinarian.
If the buyer wishes to return the defective pup/dog to the breeder, the proper registration paperwork must be included, signing ownership back to breeder. The cost and related expenses of returning the dog to the breeder shall be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. The purchaser is also responsible for any and all expenses both past and present including, but not limited to medical treatment charges, veterinary fee’s, boarding fees etc. while the animal was/is in their care, up until which time the pup is returned to the care of the breeder.
This guarantee will be considered null and void for any of the following conditions: the American Bulldog has been used for any illegal activities or purposes; the American Bulldog was bred, involved in a traumatic, or crippling accident; was abused, malnourished, neglected, abandoned, sold, traded, given away, confiscated, picked up by an animal control officer, improperly maintained according to the directions of this agreement, denied necessary veterinarian attention, or kept on a chain.
The above guarantee is not transferable to a new owner, unless agreed to in writing by all parties, including the new owner, the original purchaser and the breeder.
The following terms shall apply to both the Discounted Price Plan and Guaranteed Price Plan:
Any puppy that is returned to the breeder for any reason will be done so at the owner’s expense.
There are no other guarantees or warranties implied or intended, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by both seller and buyer.
You, being the buyer, fully agree that you will not hold Saylor American Bulldogs/Cotton Kennels owners, Louette Saylor and Tommy Stallings including but not limited to: their persons or family; their estate, assets, holdings, earnings or interests whether actual, future or projected, liable for any and/or all damages caused directly or in-directly by the American Bulldog covered under this "Puppy Purchase Agreement". Once this pup leaves our premises, you will then assume all responsibility for it, except for the stipulations agreed to in this document, according to the plan you chose.
PURCHASER’S BINDING SIGNATURE:
By signing below the purchaser states that he or she has read, understands, and will abide by the terms of this agreement.
Print Name:__________________________________________
Signature:___________________________________________
Date:_______________________________________________
Discounted Price or Guaranteed Price
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Sellers Signature:_____________________________________
Date:_______________________________________________
