Gator Danes Stud Contract This Contract Certifies That: Registered name of Bitch: ________________________________________________________ ( ) AKC ( ) CKC ( ) Other Registration # ______________________________ Height: __________ Weight: ___________________ Color & Markings: __________________ Owned By: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number (s): ______________________________________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________________________________ Will be bred to: Registered name of Stud: ________________________________________________________ ( ) AKC ( ) CKC ( ) Other Registration # ______________________________ Height: __________ Weight: ___________________ Color & Markings: __________________ Owned By: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone #:______________________________ Alt #:____________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Stud Fees ( ) Cash fee in the amount of: $___________________________ Due by: _________________ ( ) Pick of the Litter: When paying by “pick of the litter” (hereafter referred to as POL), you agree that the Stud Owner receives first pick of the entire litter. In the event of a litter over _______ puppies we, the Stud Owner, reserve the right to a second puppy. The Stud Owner agrees to _______ POL for the additional pup. ( ) Cash and Pick: Cash in the amount of: $ _________________Due by: __________________ Pick of the litter: You, the Breeder, agree that the Stud Owner receives first pick of the entire litter. 1 Stud Contract Continued… The Stud Fee is Non Refundable If pregnancy does not occur the Bitch’s Owner (hereafter known as the Breeder) is entitled to a second attempt to breed during her following heat cycle. The Breeder is entitled to a second attempt only if the Stud Owner is notified, in writing, by a licensed veterinarian, within 6 weeks of being bred, that the bitch did not conceive. ). If pregnancy does not occur during the second attempt this contract will be terminated and the Stud Dogs Owner shall have no further obligations. The bitch must be in good health and up to date on her shots (rabies, distemper, parvo and bordetella) and the record must be provided at or before dropping her off for breeding. The Breeder agrees that all pups from this breeding will be well cared for and health certified as pursuant to Florida Law and also agrees that all cost for veterinary and daily care of the litter is the Breeders sole responsibility. Further, it is agreed that the pups will not be sold to a wholesaler or broker, to pet shops, guard or attack business (unless the Stud Dogs Owner has met with and approved sales to a legitimate security or government dog training program), puppy mills and or anyone with said activities. The Breeder agrees to require that that all pups sold as pets will be given limited registration and or be required to spay or neuter their pet within one year of sale so as not to promote further breeding of pet quality dogs and unknowingly promote backyard breeding and sales to puppy mills. The Breeder will provide a copy of the Bitches pedigree (at least 3 generations) before breeding is to occur. 2 Stud Contract Continued… The Breeder warrants that the bitch was not exposed to any other stud dog within the heat cycle occurring at the time she will be bred with our stud, and that the bitch will not be exposed to any other stud after being bred to ours during the same cycle. The Breeder agrees to leave their bitch in our care for, at minimum, two (2) days and at maximum, four (4) days (unless otherwise decided and waived). If the bitch is not picked up on the chosen date a charge of no less than $_______ per night will be due upon pickup. All transportation costs of the bitch are to be paid by the Breeder. Pick up Date: ___________ Waived: ___________ Breeding consists of, at minimum, two (2) “ties”. Even under the best of circumstances the dogs in question may not perform. If this occurs the Breeder is entitled to another breeding during the bitches next occurring heat cycle at their own expense (transportation and veterinary care). If the either dog chooses not to perform at that time this contract will be terminated and the Stud Dogs Owner shall have no further obligations. The Bitch cannot be sold while pregnant. If this occurs the Breeder will pay the Stud Dogs Owner $________ for each pup agreed upon as the stud fee. If POL is chosen as all or part of the stud fee the Breeder agrees that full registration rights will be given to the pup(s). If POL is chosen as all or part of the stud fee the pup(s) must be delivered to the Stud Dogs Owner at the Breeders expense (unless otherwise decided and waived) with the pup(s) full registration application(s) and health certificate(s) when the pup(s) reach eight (8) weeks of age. If not delivered within 9 weeks of age the Breeder agrees that they will then pay the Stud Dogs Owner @________ per pup owed. Waived: _____________ 3 Stud Contract Continued… No litter application will be signed by the Stud Dogs Owner until the stud fee is paid in full. (Cash or POL) If the POL pup(s) dies while in the care of the Breeder another pup may be selected in its place. If one is not available a fee of $ ________ per pup(s) will be paid to the Stud Dogs Owner unless otherwise specified in writing. The Breeder will guarantee the POL pup(s) for one year against congenital health defects and sudden death and will replace the pup(s) or pay a fee of $ ________ if such occurs. No puppies may be sold from the litter in question until the POL pup(s) are chosen by the Stud Dogs Owner. The Stud Dogs Owner agrees to make our choice(s) from the litter within two weeks of birth. The Stud Dogs Owner reserves the right to visit the litter at any time with notice. Pictures are to be provided of the litter and bitch via text or email when requested. The Stud Dogs Owner agrees that reasonable care will be given to the bitch while she is in our care. We agree to keep her separate from any other male dog on the property that could impregnate her while with us. The Breeder agrees to release Gator Danes, Jennifer Watson and Thomas Dupree, from any and all liability for the death, accident to or sickness of the bitch while under our care. Should the bitch require veterinary care while in the care of Gator Danes and we are unable to contact her owner, we will, at our discretion, obtain the required care. The Breeder agrees to pay for any and all expenses incurred at the time the bitch is returned to the owner. A litter constitutes two puppies or more. If only one pup is born the Breeder will be entitled to another breeding attempt during the bitches next occurring heat cycle. The Stud Dogs Owner will have the choice between a pup 4 Stud Contract Continued… from the first breeding or pick from the second breeding. If the bitch does not conceive during the second breeding attempted this contract will be terminated and the Stud Dogs Owner shall have no further obligations. Both parties recognize Levy County, FL as the jurisdiction in which this contract was created. As such, should any disputes arise which cannot be amicably resolved between the two parties, the Breeder agrees that any court proceedings will take place in Levy County, FL. The Breeder is responsible for any and all court fees and costs assessed during the resolution of any dispute, and further acknowledges that they will pay for any and all of Gator Danes, Jennifer Watson’s and Thomas Dupree’s lost wages due to court proceedings. _____________________________________________ Buyer _____________________________________________ Co-Buyer __________________ Date __________________ Date _____________________________________________ Breeder _____________________________________________ Breeder __________________ Date __________________ Date Gator Danes will accept all major credit cards, cash and money orders. No personal checks will be accepted as payment. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. A 5% convenience fee will be added if you use a credit card. Jennifer Watson & Thomas Dupree Gator Danes 110th 10951 NE Avenue Archer, FL 32618 352-871-8145 & 352-262-4782 gatordanes.weebly.com gator.danes@gmail.com facebook.com/gatordanes 5 Welcome to our Great Dane Family We are so happy that you chose one of our pups to be your new companion! We foresee many happy years of Dane craziness in your future. Get used to drawing attention everywhere you go, hearing quaint sayings such as “Do you ride that thing to work?” “Where’s its saddle?” “Is that a Dalmatian?” (For all of you harlequin people). We love our pups, and would like to stay connected to them through as much of their lives as possible. Feel free to join our page on Facebook, Gator Danes, and post pictures of how your pups are doing. We will always be here for any support or advise you may need. We put together Dane Dates for owners who want to meet other Great Danes and the insane people who can’t live without them. It’s a lot of fun. We ask that you send pictures if you can so we can brag about our babies babies when we get the chance (We are proud grandparents!) We’d appreciate hearing from you. Enjoy your new baby and we wish you a happy, blissful puppyhood!!! Gator Danes 352.871.8145 ~ gator.danes@gmail.com 6