Farm Onsite Stallion Service Agreement is an agreement between Breeder and Mare owner. The agreement is for a particular breeding season for one foal.
Farm Onsite Stallion Service Agreement is an agreement between Breeder and Mare owner. The agreement is for a particular breeding season for one foal.
The contract between the buyer and the breeder governs the breeding rights of a dog purchased with AKC registration. If the contract stipulates restrictions on breeding, the buyer is legally bound to adhere to them. Breeding without permission could constitute a breach of contract and may result in legal consequences.
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.
Most breeders that are even somewhat reputable will require you to sign some sort of contract/document up front along with the deposit. If they insist that they won't have you sign a contract, that's a big red flag.
Not everything is a Deal Breaker - Remember, if the contract is too overbearing and unreasonable, it likely won't be enforceable. Some breeders use the "carrot" approach and provide incentives for Buyers to meet the terms of the Contract such as spay/neuter requirements and OFA x-rays.
The contract should include information on the dog's health, vaccination history, and any microchip information. It should also specify what is included in the sale (such as food, toys, and veterinary care). Most importantly, it should state what will happen if the dog is ever returned to the breeder.
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.
Non-papered dogs should not be bred, with very few exceptions (mostly involving outstanding hunting or working ability). Most papered dogs should not be bred either. If a purebred dog is worthy of being bred, it will already have papers, plus a list of titles and other accomplishments appropriate to its breed.
Breeding a dog without proper breeding rights may result in legal consequences, including fines or legal action from the dog's rightful owner or the relevant breeding organization.
Breeding a dog without proper breeding rights may result in legal consequences, including fines or legal action from the dog's rightful owner or the relevant breeding organization.
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.