No Breeding Rights Contract For Dogs In Washington
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In general, a contract is enforceable based on its stated terms. If there were no specific terms in the contract about what happens if the dog was bred, the breeder may not be able to enforce demands that are not included in the agreement.
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.
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....
Changes to the Dog Act 1976 were passed through Parliament in December 2021. The changes seek to: increase the transparency of, and information on, the source of dogs. enhance the ability of authorities to identify and detect puppy farms.
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.
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.
