Non Breeding Contract For Dogs In Houston
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Non-Breeding Agreement. The Purchaser agrees that the Puppy is being sold as a companion animal (Pet) and not for breeding purposes. The Purchaser agrees to have the Puppy spayed/neutered between the ages of 8 months to 18 months and as recommended or advised by a licensed Veterinarian.
Individuals selling domestic pets for more than $50 are required by code to first obtain a Hobby Breeder permit from Animal Services. Permits are issued on a calendar year basis and must be renewed annually.
While there is generally nothing to prevent anyone from selling puppies, be aware that you may be liable to the purchasers under any applicable pet lemon laws or other laws regulating the sale of pets in your state, or if for some reason the puppies are sick or the buyers are unsatisfied for other reasons.
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.
License Requirement You must be licensed if you meet the following conditions: You possess 5 or more adult intact female dogs and/or cats and you are in the business of breeding them for sale or exchange.
I suggest to my clients that forming an LLC both protects other assets from legal disputes arising from your sale of dogs and is an indication that they intend to be a business. A single-member LLC is still ignored for tax reporting, as you use the same Schedule C on your 1040 as before for tax reporting.
It is illegal to sell, trade, barter, or give pets away without a permit, regardless of where you're trying to sell them. If you want to sell your pet, please apply for a Litter Permit, as well as a Seller's Permit.
Limited Registration helps breeders protect their breeding programs. If breeders do not want puppies used for breeding purposes, they can request the Limited Registration option for those puppies. Full AKC Registration. Full registration gives the new owner full breeding rights of the puppy.
The law (SB 876 signed by Governor Abbot in May of this year) will require anyone that both owns 5 or more intact females and is engaged in the business of breeding those dogs for sale to secure a state license.
You can report violations online 24 hours a day at: . You can also call TDLR during normal business hours at (800) 803-9202 to report violations. Please provide as much information as possible so that we may investigate thoroughly.
