​WAITLIST PRIORITY & RESERVATION DEPOSIT
Placement on the Breeder’s waitlist is intended to assist with planning future breedings and puppy placements and reflects the Buyer’s stated interest in obtaining a puppy from the Breeder. A reservation deposit of $600 secures a position on the waitlist but does not guarantee a puppy from a specific litter, pairing, sex, color, or timeframe. Waitlist priority is based on factors including, but not limited to: application date, responsiveness, flexibility, communication, suitability of the home, and alignment with the Breeder’s program goals. The Breeder reserves the right to adjust waitlist order, placement timing, or active status if the Buyer becomes unresponsive, indicates uncertainty, delays decision-making, or pursues a puppy from another breeder.

When a puppy becomes available, the Buyer has 24 hours to respond. If the Buyer does not respond within 24 hours, the Breeder will contact the next Buyer on the waitlist. If a Buyer has been offered a puppy from any litter, regardless of gender or coloring, and has not reserved a puppy within 12 months of the contract date, the Breeder may move the Buyer to an inactive waitlist. Buyers on the inactive waitlist may rejoin the active waitlist at any time by contacting the Breeder. Upon reactivation, the Buyer will be placed at the bottom of the active waitlist and will have 6 months to select a puppy. If the Buyer does not reserve a puppy within 6 months, they will again be moved to inactive status. The Breeder reserves the right to first select male and female puppies from any litter and does not guarantee color, size, service, workability, or temperament.

Payment Terms:  Breeder accepts payments of deposits in the form of credit card, money orders, cashiers check, cash or personal check made out to Rooster Valley Golden Retrievers.  The final payment and any incurred fees must be paid before puppy is released to Buyer.  Final payments are accepted only in the form of cash, credit card, cashiers check or money order. Any final payments made with a credit card will be charged a 3.5% fee. NO PERSONAL CHECKS for the final payment. Go Home Day is set at notification of litter arrival. Any puppy held after set Go Home Date will incur a fee of $50 per night. 

 

___________ Buyer Initial that they have read and understand Waitlist Priority, Reservation Deposit

 

HEALTH GUARANTEE

 

72 Hour Guarantee: This 72 hour guarantee is only valid provided the puppy has been enrolled in the 30 day free pet insurance offer from Trupanion that was offered from Breeder, or Buyer can provide proof of other pet insurance being active. 

Breeder guarantees that the puppy is free from life threatening diseases and disabilities, to the best of Breeders knowledge, for 72 hours after delivery to Buyer.  Should life threatening disease or disabilities, which cannot be rectified, be discovered by the Buyer within 72 hours of receipt of puppy, and attested to in writing to Breeder by Buyers licensed veterinarian, Breeder will provide Buyer with replacement puppy, or a full refund if a puppy is no longer available.  Original puppy must be returned to Breeder before a replacement puppy or refund will be provided.  Transportation and veterinarian fees are the sole responsibility of the Buyer.  Viral, bacterial colds, Kennel Cough or parasite infections such as Coccidia or Giardia (bloody stools) which are easily treated are not covered in the health guarantee as they are natural things puppies can pick up. Umbilical Hernias also referred to as “outie” belly buttons, Entropion, and Cryptorchidism are not covered in the health guarantee as they are treatable. Puppy will be assessed by a licensed veterinarian and are treated for parasites and given a vaccination for disease before they leave Breeder’s home. Prior to pickup, Buyer will be made aware of any health issues that are present. Breeder will not cover the treatment cost for them. 

 

24 Month Guarantee: Breeder guarantees the puppy for two years from date of birth against moderate or severe hip dysplasia which cripples the dog beyond proper movement, grade 2 or grade 3 elbow dysplasia which cripples the dog beyond property movement, and affected genetic diseases including PRA-1, PRA-2, ICH 1& 2, MD, NCL and prcd-PRA disease. Because many health conditions can arise related to poor nutrition and obesity, we require a high-quality food to be fed and dog to remain in a veterinarian approved body condition score, typically 4-5 on a scale of 9.  The following must all be met for the 24 month guarantee to be valid: (a) Original Buyer must own the puppy and live in their home; (b) Puppy must not be overweight or over exercised, weights at well puppy check, each vet visit and body condition score from veterinarian will be required; (c) Buyer must have fed, and have proof of a high-quality dog food for the first 24 months; (d) Puppy is NOT to undergo spay/neutering until AFTER 12 months of age, a certification of spay/neuter will be required.  If the puppy should be diagnosed with hip or elbow dysplasia within the first 24 months of life, a statement of diagnosis from OFA or PennHip, along with a copy of the x-rays will be required for a replacement puppy or monetary refund.  Breeder also reserves the right to have their veterinarian view the records and perform their own radiologic examination. Transportation and veterinarian fees are the sole responsibility of Buyer, except in the case where Breeder elects to have their own Veterinarian complete a 2nd opinion. In this case Breeder will pay for the 2nd opinion radiology costs, however Buyer is responsible for transportation to Breeder’s veterinarian. Breeder will guarantee puppy for an additional year against hip and elbow dysplasia if said puppy is kept on a daily program of both NuVet Plus and NuJoint Plus Supplements (www.nuvet.com/18696) for the first three years. This additional year extends based on providing NuVet supplements in addition to items (a)-(d) as mentioned above.  This extends the hip and elbow guarantee to three years from the date of birth. 

 

Vaccinations: The puppy will have been given all age appropriate shots, and deworming by the Breeder. Breeder will provide documentation at the time of ownership transfer to Buyer.  Buyer agrees to immunize the puppy against diseases after they receive the puppy.  Breeder will not be responsible for diseases contracted as a result of not immunizing the puppy with all veterinarian recommended vaccinations.

 

_______Buyer Initial that they have read and understand Health Guarantees

 

GENERAL TERMS: 

 

Training: Buyer agrees to take on the responsibility of training the puppy.  It is natural for a Golden Retriever puppy to bark, chew, bite, play, dig, jump and need to be potty trained.  It is the buyer’s responsibility to train and teach him how to act and to give them gentle consequences. Breeder is not a certified professional trainer. Buyer will receive a helpful book to assist Buyer with training puppy by the Breeder.  For the most enjoyable experience with your new companion, Breeder strongly recommends that every puppy have professional obedience training. Breeder does not guarantee the temperament of puppy.

 

Return of Puppy to Breeder: Breeder understands that life circumstances happen. Puppy must not be surrendered to a shelter, sold to a broker or pet store. Puppy may be rehomed to a friend or family member of Buyer however this contract would become null and void upon ownership transfer. Breeder must be notified of any transfers.  Buyer may return the dog to Breeder at any time during its lifetime. A complete vaccination record, health history and behavioral information must be provided. Buyer will not be refunded any money nor will another puppy be sold to them. Breeder may re-sale the puppy after Buyer has returned it and Buyer will receive no monetary return from the sale.

 

_________Buyer Initial that they have read and understand all General Terms

 

DOCUMENTATION

Breeder will provide to Buyer, at transfer of ownership, documentation of any deworming, vaccination and treatment completed for Puppy. The following will be provided for Dam & Sire; Pedigree, Health Testing & Genetic testing. 

 

AKC Registration: Breeder will provide Limited AKC Registration to Buyer, which means that breeding of Puppy is prohibited. In no circumstances is Buyer allowed to breed Puppy. 

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__________Buyer Initial that they have read and understand Documentation puppy is NOT to be used to breed

 

Governing Law. By signing below, both Breeder and buyer agree to the terms of this contract. Breeder’s obligations are limited to those stated in this contract. Failure to follow the above contract per each section will result in “A Breach of Contract” and shall make that section of the contract null and void, following disciplinary action. This contract applies only to the original Buyer and is NOT transferable. This Agreement, and all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.

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Buyers Signature     Date 

       

Freddie and Shellie Galvan

 

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Breeders Signature (Freddie and Shellie Galvan)

                                                                                        

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REVISION DATE:Jan 1, 2026
 

Please indicate top color and gender choices, knowing that it is not guaranteed.  You may also provide your preference in parent pairing. The selection made here is a preference only and allows us to know what the interest is. This is in no way a commitment of gender, color or parent pairing. Commitment for gender/color/litter is made once a litter is born and contact has been made notifying you of availability. 

 

GENDER PREFERENCE (Please circle one):

 

MALE FEMALE UNDECIDED NO PREFERENCE

 

COLOR PREFERENCE (Please circle one):

 

STANDARD GOLDEN         LIGHT COLORING WITH SOME GOLDEN TONES 

 

ENGLISH CREAM NO PREFERENCE

 

LITTER PREFERENCE (If you have a preferred parent pairing please indicate)

 

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