Stud dog contract
Stud dog information
Registered name:
Call name:
Sire:
Dam:
Owners:
Bitch Information:
Registered name:
Call name:
Sire:
Dam:
Owner:
Date of Birth:
Date of Birth;
This contract is entered into by:
Stud dog owner:
And
Bitch owner:
The stud dog owners and the bitch owners agree that the bitch owners will pay the stud
dog owners a total stud fee
 $1000.00 Canadian dollars for males who are not yet finished champions
 $1200.00 Canadian dollars for males who are finished champions
This is due when there is a litter of (4) four or more puppies born live. If less than four
(4) puppies are born live then the stud fee will be reduced to a fee of 25% of the
original stud fee in Canadian dollars per puppy up to a total of four (4) puppies. In the
case where a puppy is due back, the stud dog owner will still get the puppy but will
cover the difference in value based on the number of puppies born live.
*puppies that do not live to 8 weeks are still considered part of the litter at birth since
the stud dog’s duty is simply to ensure the bitch becomes pregnant and he in no way
is responsible for their life span*
Half of the assumed full payment is due at the time of breeding in the form of a
cheque, the remaining payment (or reimbursement) is due when the puppies are 8
weeks old.
PRIOR TO BREEDING;
 The bitch owner will provide to the stud dog owner a minimum 3-generation pedigree
for the bitch.
 The bitch owner will provide to the stud dog owner a copy of all health clearances
that are done, including HIP rating, Eye CERF and MDR1 results
 The bitch owner will provide to the stud dog owner a vaginal culture screening clear
for brucellosis dated within 2 months of this breeding.
 This contract must be signed before any breeding will take place.
Stud owner agrees to:
 Provide bitch owner with a complete three-generation pedigree of stud dog, as
well as 1 copy of all health certifications and award certificates.
 Have the stud dog in good physical condition and have a current brucellosis test.
 Sign litter registration and return to bitch owner, upon payment in full of the stud
fee.
 Keep the bitch properly confined while in our care to ensure no other male except
the one specified in this contract could mate with her accidentally.
 Will notify bitch owner of any vet bills that are incurred. (before hand when
possible).
Bitch owner agrees to;
 Pay for any costs incurred involving this breeding including but not limited to all
veterinary costs, artificial insemination, semen collection, transportation, food, etc.
 Keep bitch in good health
 Notify stud owner no later than 70 days after mating if no pregnancy results from
mating.
 Keep bitch properly confined following the breeding to ensure no other male could
mate her accidentally before mating season is finished.
 Maintain puppies in good health until eight weeks of age, or until they are placed.
This care is to include puppy shots, worming, tail docking and dew claw removal
where legal to do so, a CERF exam prior to eight (8) weeks of age, and any other
care necessary to maintain puppies good health
 Have all puppies evaluated for quality, so they can go to the best homes possible.
Other Conditions;
1. In the case that the stud dog owner chooses a puppy in lieu of stud fee, then stud
dog owner gets a pick puppy of her choice. Breeder gets first pick only if they are
keeping a puppy themselves, and stud dog owner gets second pick. If breeder is not
keeping a puppy from the litter then stud dog owner gets first pick puppy.
 Stud dog owner may choose to take a puppy instead of payment as long as 3 live
puppies are produced.
 Puppy to be picked at 8 weeks old after the puppy puzzle for evaluation and eye
exam.
 If stud dog owner picks a puppy, they have the right to use their kennel name as
a prefix to the puppy’s registered name, and will use bitch owners kennel name
second or at the end of the registered name.
 Stud dog owners will have the right to name said puppy.
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Should the stud dog owner choose a puppy as stud fee; they have the right to
either keep, sell, or place the puppy with a third party under a co-ownership or
sole ownership agreement.
Should they choose to sell the puppy, they shall give the breeder first option to
purchase the puppy at the original stud fee agreement price in Canadian dollars.
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If the puppy is placed with, in any way, a third party then the stud dog owner shall
inform the breeder where the puppy is placed so the breeder can keep track of
the dog.
Registration papers for the puppy are to be mailed to the stud dog owner
promptly after receiving them.
2. The breeder (being the bitch owner) agrees to be responsible for the offspring of this
breeding and further agrees to take back puppies and place them if the owner/s can
no longer keep them. Bitch owner agrees, in no case, will they knowingly allow the
puppies/dogs resulting from this breeding to be placed into a shelter or pound.
 The stud dog owner agrees to help in the placement of these puppies should the
breeder not be able to do so.
 The stud dog owner further agrees to assist the breeder in the re-homing of any
offspring resulting from this breeding in the event that the owner can no longer
keep the dog; or to take responsibility for the placement of the dog should the
breeder be unable to do so.
3. Bitch owner is responsible for all testing done to the bitch prior and during breeding
to assure the proper timing of said breeding. If stud dog is able to perform naturally
and for some reason the bitch owner asks for artificial insemination or the bitch can
not be bred naturally, Bitch owner is responsible for cost of said process. If Bitch
owner is not willing to pay for progesterone testing, smears, or AI’s, this MUST be
stated ahead of time and included in the contract and initialed by both parties.
Otherwise if stud dog owner and/or their veterinarian feel any medical attention or
tests are necessary, bitch owner agrees to pay all fee’s by signing this
agreement.____________
4. Stud dog owner does not charge for boarding a bitch when she is boarding for 14
days or less. For every day after the 14th day, boarding fee’s are $15.00 a day.
5. Any expenses incurred by stud dog owner on behalf of bitch owner, such as cost of
transportation, boarding, food, veterinary expenses, etc, must be paid in full before
the bitch will be returned to her owner.__________
6. Should bitch owner fail to comply with the terms of this agreement, upon court
awarding decision of "breach of contract", they agree to pay the stud dog owner
$2000.00 (two thousand Canadian dollars) in liquidated damages for damages to the
owner's kennel name and reputation. Also for time, trouble, mental duress and
damage to the dog's reputation.
7. Stud dog owner agrees to keep the bitch safe while in her care. Should said bitch be
seriously injured while in their care, stud dog owner will cover all costs at her
veterinary clinic. (if bitch owner decides to seek medical attention elsewhere, they
agree stud dog owner is not responsible for any medical costs).
8. Stud dog owner and bitch owner agree that in the unlikely even the bitch perishes
while in the stud dog owners care, the value of said bitch is estimated at $2500 and
would be paid back to the bitches owner within 1 year of the date of death in the form
of cash (possibly in several installments) or in the form of 2 show/breed quality
puppies of the bitch owners choice back from future litters.
Upon signing of this agreement, I do hereby swear that I am the owner of this bitch and
have legal right to breed her.
I attend that I have the bitch’s best welfare at interest and that I am capable of caring for
the bitch and the possible litter. I am able to provide all necessities including veterinary
care, adequate feed, water and shelter for dam and pups.
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signature of Bitch owner
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Date of signing
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signature of Stud owner
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Date of signing