Non Breeding Contract For Dogs In San Diego
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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.
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.
Be aware that most contracts in the dog world are not legally enforceable, especially the ones that are micromanaging. Legally, dogs are property. As a result, do not rely on contracts to ``force'' the behavior that you want. Instead....
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 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.
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.
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.
Breeder contracts usually cover several essential elements: Health guarantees against genetic conditions, return policies for various situations, spay/neuter agreements, breeding rights and restrictions, and may include stipulations for the future care and welfare of the puppy, including diet, living conditions, and ...
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.
