An actual copy of the contract...

Congratulations on the purchase of your American Bulldog. We feel that this is one of the best dog breeds ever created. The American Bulldog will do almost anything you ask of it, and is one of the most loyal, intelligent, protective dogs that you will find!
Enclosed in this care sheet/guarantee is the information we feel will help you in taking care of your new dog. Your dog has been weaned onto solid food. We feed Canidae dog food. We have had great success with this food. If you choose to feed something else, please stick with premium dog foods, as the grocery store brands are not made with as pure ingredients.
Your dog has been vaccinated with a six in one puppy shot, which protects against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, adenovirus, parvovirus, and coronavirus. We alternate with a Duramune six and one and a Duramune parvovirus vaccination beginning at six weeks, then again at nine, twelve, and fifteen weeks. Then one vaccination a year after that. A reminder, most dogs are given rabies vaccinations at four months, again at one year, then every three years after that. We also recommend that you have your dog checked for internal parasites at least once a year.
You are being supplied with a registration for your American Bulldog. You must pick a name for your dog and return the form with the appropriate fee for the dog to be registered. This must be done before the dog reaches six months of age to be valid.

Guarantee:

Our dogs are guaranteed to be free of congenital defects. We also guarantee against the following genetic problems;

A) Hip dysplasia - The dog must be Pennhip certified at two years of age. The evaluation must come back higher than the median score, with degenerative joint disease(DJD), for replacement of the dog. OFA results are also accepted.

B) Crossed eyes

C) Congenital Heart Problems

D) Entropian or Ectropion

All guarantees are void if the dog has been bred, is injured, malnourished, overweight, or kept in an improper environment. We will replace a defective dog after we receive written proof, x-rays, etc, from your vet, and a second opinion from our vet. We also require that you provide proof of spaying or neutering the dog in question. The replacement dog will be of our choice, and of comparable value.

The purchaser agrees also that if they can no longer keep the dog, it will be returned to MBJ American Bulldogs, not an animal shelter or dog pound. Purchaser will receive no compensation from us, as we will be incurring vet bills and food bills for the rescued animal.

The information and help we provide as breeders of American Bulldogs does not end with the sale of a dog to you. We encourage you to keep in touch with us. We appreciate progress reports, and we love getting pictures. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to give us a call. Thank you and enjoy your dog!

Mary and Barry Johnson (815) 284-2561

I have read this care sheet/guarantee, and I understand and agree to the terms in it, and any additional terms or agreements below.

Signed, ___________________________________

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