A breeder contract is a legally binding document that sets out the terms and conditions of a puppy's sale. It details both the breeder's and the buyer's responsibilities and expectations, providing a clear framework for the dog's care and management.
Persons who breed 20 or more puppies or kittens per year must obtain a Commercial Breeder Permit.
As for private citizens that want to sell puppies, you need to get a breeder's license from the County and the license involves an inspection of the facility and then regular re-inspection to ensure the dogs are being card for properly.
Broward County requires that all dogs and cats, four months or older, must be registered and wear a Rabies Tag. Your pet must first be vaccinated against rabies to be registered.
A hobby breeder is anyone who intentionally or unintentionally breeds up to 2 litters or 19 kittens/puppies per year. Even if the resulting pregnancy was accidental, you must obtain a permit in order to sell or give away or otherwise place the puppies or kittens.
Dog breeders who breed puppies to be sold as pets must be USDA-licensed if they have more than four breeding females and sell puppies wholesale, or sight unseen, to pet stores, brokers and/or online.
In the painful event of a serious dispute, a court is more likely to enforce terms that are clearly spelled out as essential to the Breeder's agreement to sell the puppy in the first place. Not everything is a Deal Breaker - Remember, if the contract is too overbearing and unreasonable, it likely won't be enforceable.