Soft Maple Curly Coated Retrievers


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Soft Maple Curly Coated Retrievers Puppy Contract

This contract is executed on _____________2004 by and between the seller, Catherine Lewandowski and the buyer __________________________________________________________________________

C: Name of dog:_________________________________________________

Sex: Male Female Pet/companion quality Show/breeding quality

Color: Black Liver Limited registration Full registration

Date of whelp:________________________________Litter#________________________

Sire:_________________________________________________Reg#_________________

Dam:__________________________________________________Reg#_______________

1. This Curly Coated Retriever's health is guaranteed for 72 hours against communicable diseases.

2. The seller guarantees this puppy to be free from presently known inherited defects, and copies of health clearances (hips, eyes, heart) of the Sire and Dam have been provided to the buyer.

A) If this dog sold as show quality fails to receive OFA certification for hips or elbows or CERF or is found by a American College of Veterinary Cardiologist to have a genetic cardiovascular defect, it will be replaced with a like prospect from the next available litter, or purchase price will be refunded to the current pet price. Original puppy need not be returned, but proof of sterilization will be required. NO refund OR replacement will be made if the fault it the result of mistreatment, orthopedic injury, improper diet, or lack of proper care.

B) If this dog sold as pet quality is deemed by a qualified orthopedic veterinarian to have Moderate Hip Dysplasia or Severe Hip Dysplasia any time before the dog is 3 years old, or is found by a American College of Veterinary Cardiologist to have a genetic cardiovascular defect, it will be replaced with a like prospect from the next available litter. Original puppy need not be returned, but proof of sterilization will be required. NO refund OR replacement will be made if the fault it the result of mistreatment, orthopedic injury, improper diet, or lack of proper care or if the dog sold as pet quality has been bred.

3. If at any time the buyer named above wishes to dispose of said puppy, the buyer shall first offer him/her by registered mail to: Cathy Lewandowski, 8282 SoftMaple Road, Croghan NY 123327. You can not sell this puppy without Cathy Lewandowski's written permission.

4. Said puppy shall not be disposed of to a dog dealer, pet shop, research facility, or any agent of either.

6. Before said puppy is used for breeding, he/she shall:

A. Be two years of age.

B. Be x-rayed and certified free of hip dysplasia by either Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or PennHip.

C. Be examined and certified ophthalmologically normal by a qualified veterinary ophthalmologist.

D. Be certified clear of heart defect by either Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, or by a certified veterinary cardiologist.

7. This puppy shall be maintained in an adequately enclosed area, or on a leash, and not be allowed to roam at will. The puppy will have access to adequate food,

fresh water, and shelter at all times. This puppy will attend some form of obedience class.

8. Since obedient dogs are better pets, it is recommended that the dog be taken to and trained in at least one eight week obedience course prior to the age of two.

9. Additional terms:

 

Both buyer and seller agree to accept all legal consequences for violation of the above terms.

____________________________________________ _____________ ____________________________________

Buyer Date Seller Date

_________________________________ __8282 SoftMaple Road_________________

_________________________________ __Croghan NY 13327___________________

_________________________________ ___315 346 6608_______________________

_________________________________ ___softmaple@curlycoat.org______________



The contract is set up to help protect the CCR breed from falling into the hands of Puppy mills and indiscriminate breeders. The breeding restriction portion of the contract may seem strict, but we want this breed to improve through better breeding practices. The guidelines are restrictions set up are the minimum you should be thinking about before breeding a dog. If you are thinking of getting a curly to breed, you need to work closely with an established, respected curly breeder who's focus is improvement of the Curly Coated Retriever.


Breeding Curly Coated Retrievers should be done discriminately with emphasis placed on producing good health, sound temperament, correct conformation, working ability, and other outstanding characteristics of the breed.
Consistent with the aforementioned, if I breed, I will agree to breed selectively. I understand and agree that to breed indiscriminately may add to overpopulation and contribute to the deterioration of the Curly Coated Retriever breed.

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Pedigree
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Pregnancy Calendar
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Week 4
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Week 7
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Pedigree
Frankie
Seger
Pregnancy Calendar
Countdown to the litter
Happy Birthday!
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
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SoftMaple 2004 Litter
Pedigree
Moxi
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Pregnancy Calendar
Countdown to the litter
Happy Birthday!
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8

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Or mail a check to:
$19.95 ($5.50 Shipping and Handling)
Cathy Lewandowski
8282 Soft Maple Road
Croghan NY 13327


About the Book

Follow a litter of puppies from birthday until they go to their new homes. The diary contains lots of pictures, tips on puppy rearing, some breed specific information, and lots of information on the care of any breed of dog.

I started doing an on-line puppy diary since many of the people that would be getting one of my pups would not be able to travel here to see the pups. I did not want to put a bunch of cute puppy pictures online, and encourage anyone to have a litter just because they wanted to see cute puppies! Breeding dogs, if done the right way, is a lot of work. Lost sleep and sometimes heartache. It takes a lot of time, effort and money to raise a litter of puppies. Once I started doing The Puppy Diary, I realized I had a captive audience. These people logged on every day to see the pictures, and read what was happening. I used this opportunity to cram as much education into each day as I could. Health, Coat issues, grooming, feeding, socializing, vet care, puppy evaluations, shipping puppies.... you name it! I tried to put it in The Diary. It was suggested that I make it into a book. Well here it is! There are 560 pictures and over 300 pages of living with and watching one litter grow up.

I am sure may conscientious, caring breeders raise litters similar to the way I do. Its is a good look into the time, money, commitment it takes to bring up a litter of pups. Some of the things that go on behind the scenes, that the eventual puppies owners (family), never realize go into the litter. Enjoy my litter as I see them. Day to day

Contents

Chapter One (Week One) ... Page 1

Seger comes into season
Happy Birthday!
Removing the Dewclaws
Start of the Bio Sensor program

Chapter Two (Week Two) ... Page 48
Coat issues.
Tail Gland Hyperplasia
Do Curlies Shed?

Chapter Three (Week Three) ... Page 94
End of Bio Sensor Exercises
Worming The puppies
Eyes are open
First pup escapes from the box

Chapter Four (Week Four) ... Page 130
Weaning. The great food fight!
Introduction to the puppy play room
Shark Cage

Chapter Five (Week Five) ... Page 156
Field dog? Show Dog? CPE?
Happy Mothers Day!
First Stacked pictures

Chapter Six (Week Six) ... Page 195
Toys! Toys! Toys!
What�s In A Name?
Kids and Dogs
Introduction to Wings

Chapter Seven (Week Seven) ... Page 236
About Puppies and Retrieving
Socialize your puppy
First Shots & Vet Visit
Splish Splash, first bath!

Chapter Eight (Week Eight) ... Page 286
Shape up or ship out!
Requirements to ship puppies
See all the pups!


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