Owning an American Bulldog is a great responsibility and commitment. There are a few basics that you MUST provide: 1) SOCIALIZATION of your puppy. Your pup should be exposed to people and all manner of situations as a young dog (12 weeks onward) so he will learn acceptable behavior as an adult. Take your dog to the park, the vet, to friend’s homes, etc. Exposure to other people will not lessen his guarding instincts as an adult. Encourage your puppy to be social, but do not force him to be friendly with strangers; let the dog approach strangers at their own speed and with positive reinforcement. Even young dogs will be unwilling to socialize with everyone. Forcing the dog to accept petting from these people may end with undesirable results. 2) BASIC OBEDIENCE TRAINING should begin after 4 months and no later than 6 months old. At a minimum your dog should know the basic obedience commands: "come", "heel", "sit", and "NO" (meaning stop what ever you are doing). We encourage you to take your pup to an obedience class in addition to personal training. Training of the puppy is a MUST or you will NOT be able to control the adult dog. 3) ADEQUATE FENCING cannot be stressed enough. AB’s are very agile and can easily escape a standard 4 foot fence. They need at least a 6 foot fence (preferably solid wood "privacy" fencing) or an enclosed top dog run. They should NEVER be left to roam unattended, especially in residential areas, public parks, or other public areas. They will not generally "go looking" for trouble, but if challenged or threatened they will defend themselves. 4) WARNING SIGNS should be posted on your fences, gates, doors, and entry to your property to warn unsuspecting visitors the property is being protected by a GUARD DOG. You should contact your insurance company and local authorities to determine what is required in your area for your own liability protection. 5) INFORMATION AND EDUCATION of ALL members of your household should be a priority. Be aware that most people have never heard of the American Bulldog and will be unaware of their characteristics. You and your family must be able to respond to the questions others will ask about your dog. You must be aware at ALL TIMES your dog is around strangers and be alert to the actions of irresponsible people and their pets. It is YOUR LEGAL responsibility to keep your dog under control and to prevent others from accidental injury by your dog. Be alert to people and pets approaching your dog.
AIMS American Bulldog puppies are the result of a carefully planned breeding. They are NEVER an accident. They are born and raised in our home with the love and attention of our family. They are not "kennel dogs". They are placed in carefully screened homes that will provide the proper
loving care and responsible ownership our pups deserve. Should your situation EVER become such that you are unable to keep your AB at ANY TIME during the life of the dog, PLEASE NOTIFY US!! If you wish to place the dog in another home, please screen the new owner as carefully as you were screened. If you are unable to place the dog properly, RETURN THE DOG TO US. AIMS works with AB RESCUE to place homeless AB’s with known backgrounds. NEVER TAKE YOUR AB TO A LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER!! They will not be prepared to handle or place an AB properly. If you are aware of an AB in need of this service; please contact the AB RESCUE or AIMS American Bulldogs. We would be glad to be of assistance if possible. The American Bulldog is a large, powerful breed capable of protective behavior on behalf of its owner. Although not genetically predisposed to Human aggression, under adverse or threatening circumstances, the dog may be aggressive, and may bite. Because of this temperament the dog MUST be properly schooled and trained. The Buyer agrees to participate in proper training of this dog under the direction of a knowledgeable professional. The Buyer agrees to defend and to hold the Seller harmless from any complaints, lawsuits, or adverse circumstances of any kind which may arise as a result of actions taken by the dog after Buyer accepts delivery of the dog. Buyer will pay all legal costs and settlements associated with this dog. The buyer fully understands the following: **This American Bulldog will NEVER be placed in a pound or shelter. **This American Bulldog will not be transferred to another home unless that home had been educated with at least as much information as has been provided to the original buyer concerning the working ability and temperament. **The buyer understands that if at any time the buyer cannot keep the AB, the breeder will take the AB back. **This AB will have proper care and Vet checks as needed and required. **This AB will be kept in proper fencing as recommended by the breeder. Normally six foot will work. Four foot is inadequate! **Because of his unique temperament and protective instincts, this AB will be properly socialized and trained so that absolute control can be achieved. Buyer will hold harmless AIMS American Bulldogs - William D. & Era D. Little from any complaints, lawsuits, causes of action should this AB be allowed to cause injury to another party or property. Remember, temperament is genetic and you cannot over socialize your AB. He loves you too much to allow anything to happen to you.
Sales Agreement between Breeder and Purchaser
We will assign picks in the order that we receive deposits. A deposit of $200.00 will hold your pick. All puppies must be paid for in full by seven weeks of age. If payment is not received at such time, you will lose your pick and be dropped to the bottom of the list. If payment is still not received, deposit will be put towards a future litter or be forfeited. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs, including, but not limited to crate, health certification and transport. Puppies will not be shipped until 8 weeks of age. We will have given your puppy it's first 2 immunization shots and de-wormed every two weeks. You are responsible for the rest of its regular scheduled shots and care. If pup is with us past 8 weeks, we will continue with shots and other care until shipping or pick up. We guarantee that you will receive a healthy pup, free of Parvo or other communicable diseases. If the pup were to become ill within the incubation period of leaving our home, we will replace the pup. We would require proof from your vet and the pup must be checked by your vet within 48 hours of your receiving the pup for this guarantee to be valid. We also guarantee our dogs to be free from severe hip displasia which would adversely affect quality of life and other genetic diseases for two years. We would need written proof from your vet and reserve the right to a second opinion from ours. Any replacement dog would be of equal value and from the next available breeding. Any shipping charges will be yours. Before replacement is shipped we the dog returned to us or need proof of the dog being destroyed, spayed or neutered. DISCLAIMER: Guarantee is void if the dog is denied proper medical attention, used for weight pulling, abused in any way, or has been bred. If seller at any time discovers that buyer has or is using said dog for the purpose of pit fighting, seller has the legal right to repossess said dog. Buyer will be responsible for shipping charges and veterinarian bills if required. If at any time in the dog’s life you can no longer care for the dog, you are encouraged to contact us. At such time we will either: 1. 2. 3. Take the animal, provided it is in good health. Approve of the new buyer Resell the animal for the original buyer at the best market value, less expenses
It is agreed by buyer and seller that any disputes arising from this contract will be settled in seller's town of residence. I agree with the above terms and any other below that have been added. Seller signature Date Buyer signature Date Pup: Pick# Deposit: Male: Price: Balance: Female:
ADDITIONAL TERMS: PET QUALITY
Spay/Neuter Contract Pups sold under this contract are sold as pets only, and are not to be considered for breeding. Pup must be spayed / neutered within six (6) months of date of purchase. We must receive a copy of the spay/neuter certificate signed by the licensed veterinarian who has performed the surgery. We shall receive this certificate no later than one (1) week after the surgery has been performed. If pup is not spayed / neutered within the time frame specified in this contract, we reserve the right to repossess the pup with no refund of purchase price. Only limited registration papers will be issued to a pup sold under this contract. We guarantee this pup to be healthy, free of Parvo and other communicable diseases. If the pup were to become ill within the incubation period of leaving our home, we will replace the pup. We would require proof from your vet and reserve the right to a second opinion from ours. Any replacement dog would be of equal value and from the next available breeding. Any shipping charges will be yours. Guarantee is void if the dog is denied proper care or medical attention. If at any time in the dog’s life you can no longer care for the dog, you are encouraged to contact us. At such time we will either: 1. 2. 3. Take the animal, provided it is in good health. Approve of the new buyer Resell the animal for the buyer at the best market value, less expenses
It is agreed that any disputes arising from this contract will be settled in the seller's town of residence. I agree to the terms and any other below that has been added: SELLER SIGNATURE: ______________ DATE: ___________________________ BUYER SIGNATURE: ______________ DATE: ___________________________ PUP: ______MALE_______FEMALE____ PRICE: $________DEPOSIT___________ BALANCE: $_______________________ ADDITIONAL TERMS: