Non Breeding Contract For Dogs In Wayne
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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....
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
