STUD SERVICE CONTRACT
This agreement is between Carol Dean ( Southern Charm Labradoodles) and:
Name: ____ ______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
Phone: ____ __________________
Email: _____ ______________________
1. DESCRIPTION OF BITCH
The dog pursuant to the terms of this agreement is as follows:
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
DOB: _____________________ Color: ______________ Microchip #/ Tattoo: ______________________
Hip Results: ___________________________________
Registration #: __________________________
2. DESCRIPTION OF STUD HIRED FOR SERVICE
Name:_________________________________________________
DOB: _________ Color: ___________ Microchip #/ Tattoo: __________
Hip Results: __ _________________ Registration #: __________________________
3. DATE(S) OF NATURAL BREEDING OR INSEMINATIONS
1. ______________________ 2. ____________________
4. APPROXIMATE WHELPING DATE
___________________________
5. CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
A. At the signing of this contract Bitch Owner and Stud Owner(s) will exchange all appropriate
pedigrees and health documentation on Stud Dog, as well as the planned Bitch owned by the
aforementioned Bitch Owner. Bitch must be current with all vaccinations and in good health, free of
hereditary defects, parasites or infections and of good temperament. Copies of current
vaccination/worming records are required.
B. Bitch owner must provide stud dog owner copies of all health testing completed. Minimum tests
required for stud service to be provided are OFA or PennHIP and CERF.
C. A recent negative culture and brucellosis test done within 14 days of breeding are required before
stud service will be provided for a natural breeding.
D. Bitch must have progesterone levels tested to determine accurate timing for breeding. Stud dog
owner may waive the progesterone test requirement at their discretion for natural breeding only.
E. Current planned use of Stud Dog’s stud service is for ___________________. No other Bitch will be
used for the above mentioned Stud Dog’s stud services without written permission of SCL and all
the appropriate paperwork from the Bitch Owner. If Bitch Owner fails to comply with this provision,
he/she shall pay SCL $25,000.00 in liquidated damages for the harm done to the reputation of the
Stud Dog, the Stud Dog owner(s) and the breed in general.
F. Natural breeding will consist of at least two successful ties between bitch and stud with 24-48 hours
in between. AI breeding will consist of one or two collections from stud, and one or two successful
inseminations with bitch for traditional or transcervical AI. Surgical AI will consist of one shipment of
frozen or chilled semen. Bitch owner is responsible for collection and shipping payments of semen.
G. SCL assumes no responsibility for injury, illness or death to Bitch associated with AI or pregnancy.
H. Bitch owners must be willing and able to provide care for the litter, and agree that no puppies from
the litter will be sold to pet stores or other wholesale outlets, pet brokers or dealers. Bitch Owner
will NOT transfer ownership of any pup resulting from this breeding to any person or organization
whose intent is to re-sell, trade, or give away the puppy or use it in laboratory experiments. If Bitch
Owner fails to comply with this provision, he/she shall pay to the Stud Dog Owner(s) $25,000.00 in
liquidated damages for the harm done to the reputation of the Stud dog, the Stud Dog owner and
the breed in general.
I. Bitch owner is in agreement that all companion puppies will be sold under a strict spay/neuter
contract or desexed prior to leaving the Bitch Owner’s property.
J. Bitch Owner may retain 2 (two) intact breeding quality female pups from the aforementioned mating
for Bitch Owner’s program only. Bitch Owner is not permitted to sell or trade the female intact pups
retained without written permission from Stud Dog Owner PRIOR to the signing of any contracts.
Information regarding intact puppies being placed with other breeders must be provided to SCL
including the name of the breeder, kennel name, & program information. SCL has the right to
refuse the sale or trade of any direct prodigy of Stud Dog. If Bitch owner fails to comply with this
provision, he/she shall pay SCL $25,000.00 in liquidated damages for the harm done to the
reputation of the Stud Dog, the Stud Dog Owner & the breed in general.
K. If stud dog owner is taking pick puppy as payment for stud fee, pick puppy is included in the two
puppy limit being retained as potential breeders.
L. If stud owner is taking pick puppy as stud fee, stud owner will be allowed 7 weeks after the birth of
the litter to determine which puppy will be chosen as payment for stud service. Bitch owner will not
allocate pet puppies or choose any puppies to retain as breeders until stud dog owner has
determined which puppy is being taken as stud fee payment. Stud dog owner has the right to name
the puppy, including the use of the kennel prefix “Southern Charm’s” before the puppy’s name.
Bitch owner agrees that pick puppy will remain with the litter until at least 8 weeks of age and will
have had at least one vaccine administered. Fecal sample will be checked at Bitch owner’s
expense and confirmed negative for coccidia, giardia or other parasites before puppy is picked up or
delivered to stud owner. If fecal sample tests positive for parasites, treatment for parasites is at
Bitch owner’s expense.
M. Bitch must be examined by a veterinarian and have an ultrasound between days 23 and 28 after
breeding to confirm pregnancy or an x-ray after day 54 to confirm pregnancy. Ultrasound or x-ray
results must be available to stud owner.
N. Two live puppies at birth will constitute a litter. If no litter is produced from this breeding, SCL will
offer a repeat breeding to the same Bitch pursuant to the terms of this agreement unless other
arrangements are mutually agreed upon at no additional stud service fee. Bitch owner will be
responsible for repeat collection and shipment fees. Bitch Owner will pay all costs associated with
AI and all other reproductive services. It is required that Bitch Owner will have progesterone tests
performed on their Bitch to help determine the best time for insemination. If stud fee would have
been pick puppy from a resulting litter, a repeat breeding may be agreed upon under the conditions
of another contract, the $50 daily board/breeding service fee is non-refundable (see section 6B). A
culture or veterinary exam, and a vet report indicating that bitch is not pregnant will be required at
bitch owner’s expense before a 2nd stud service will be provided. Vet report must include date of
exam determining non-pregnancy, and any related findings regarding the bitch’s health. Should the
bitch’s health be in question and if her health may have contributed to her not getting pregnant, stud
dog owner has the right to decline offering a 2 nd stud service.
O. Bitch owner must provide stud dog owner information regarding puppies born in a litter including the
date of whelping, the number of puppies born, gender, and color.
P. Bitch owner agrees to provide all families purchasing puppies from the resultant litter with
information regarding the stud, including stud’s registration number, health test information, and any
other pertinent information.
Q. Bitch owner understands that if natural breeding is provided and bitch is in the care of stud dog
owner, should bitch do damage to property or cause injury to stud dog or any person assisting in
breeding, bitch owner is liable and responsible for all fees that result from damage or injury. Fees
will be paid to stud dog owner immediately, and bitch will be returned to bitch owner at the soonest
time possible.
6. STUD FEE AND OTHER FEES
A. The stud fee for this service is $_2,500.00__, due at the time Bitch is delivered for breeding, or
before collection and shipment will take place for AI services, OR pick puppy from litter. A mutual
“sperm exchange” using each others studs may also be done in lieu of monetary payment. Bitch
owner is responsible for all shipping and insemination fees.
B. If stud fee is to be pick puppy from the litter (collection and shipment of semen for AI or a natural
breeding), bitch owner agrees to a boarding fee of $50/day to stud dog owner at the time of
breeding. Boarding fee is not refunded should bitch not become pregnant as this fee covers stud
dog owner’s compensation.
C. Any other fees necessary for breeding including shipment of bitch, transportation to and from airport
to breeder, artificial insemination fees and vet fees, are the responsibility of the bitch owner.
STUD OWNER(s) signature and date:
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BITCH OWNER signature and date:
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