Note: By using this sample contract the author[s] are not to be held responsible in any legal action on the part of the Stud Owner or Bitch Owner
Instructions: Required information in italicized font is to be filled in
Stud Service Breeding Contract
Kennel Name
Address
Phone number
E-mail address(optional)
This is a breeding agreement between _____Stud Owner Name______ (Stud Owner) and _______Bitch Owner Name_________ , (Bitch Owner), for the breeding of male Chesapeake Bay Retriever, ___________Stud dog name___________ to female Chesapeake Bay Retriever, _________Bitch's name_______________ for a Stud Fee of $____dollar amount_______.
The contact is valid for the Stud Service selected and initaled by the Bitch Owner:
Section A, Part 2: Artificial Insemination - Using Fresh Extended Semen_________Bitch Owner initials________.
Section A, Part 3: Artificial Insemination - Using Frozen Semen_________Bitch Owner initials________.
Section B: Natural Breeding - __________Bitch Owner initials________.
The Stud Fee is payment of the Stud Service only, and is not to be construed as a guarantee of puppies surviving the whelping. Three (3) or more live puppies constitutes a litter. In the event no litter is produced or is lost within the first ten (10) days a repeat breeding at the bitch’s next heat will be provided at no additional charge of a Stud Fee.
Bitch owner will provide Stud owner a pedigree, AKC, OFA, and CERF numbers of the bitch, including copies of certificates if requested, photograph of bitch, and any other applicable information, for review and approval, by Stud Owner.
Immediately prior to breeding, the Bitch Owner will provide the Stud Owner with a current certificate signed by a veterinarian certifying the bitch to be clear of brucellosis. The Bitch Owner certifies that the bitch has not been bred to any other male dog during this heat cycle, and that utmost care will be taken to insure that she is not bred to any other male dog after this service has been provided, and that the puppies will be given proper care.
The Bitch Owner can request a copy of the result of a current Brucellosis test of the stud dog.
The Stud Owner is not required to sign the AKC Litter Registration papers until such time as the Stud Fee and all
reimbersible expenses due the Stud Owner are paid in full by the Bitch Owner.
Section A: Artificial Insemination
Part 1:
Failed Natural Breeding
In the event of condition that warrants an Artificial Insemination after failed attempts at a Natural Breeding, the
Stud Owner reserves all rights in the selection of the veterinarian to perform the procedure. If the Bitch Owner
declines the procedure the Stud Owner will be reimbursed for local transportation and boarding charges from day one [1], plus a fee of $_____dollar amount_____.
Part 2: Using Fresh Extended Semen
The Stud Fee is to be paid upon receipt of this contract, the AKC certicification form, Application for Using Fresh Extended Semen, filled in and signed by the Bitch Owner.
The Bitch Owner will reimburse the Stud Owner for veterinarian charges for the collection of the semen, the shipping container, and all other packaging and handling fees incurred in the shipping of the specimen.
Part 3: Using Frozen Semen
The Stud Fee is to be paid upon receipt of this contract, the AKC certicification form, Application for Using Frozen Semen, filled in and signed by the Bitch Owner.
The Bitch Owner will reimburse the Stud Owner for charges of the shipping container, and all other packaging and handling fees incurred in the shipping of the specimen charged by the storage facility.
Section B: Natural Breeding
The Stud Fee is to be paid upon delivery of bitch to Stud owner.
No board will be charged on the bitch for the first seven (7) days: thereafter, board will be charged at $10.00 per day.
Local transportation provided by the Stud Owner for the pickup and drop off of the bitch are not to exceed $_____dollar amount_____. Additional boarding charges and local transportation charges are to be reimbursed to the Stud Owner prior to release of the bitch to her owner.
The Bitch Owner shall also be responsible for delivering a sound, physically fit and healthy bitch to the Stud Owner and shall provide any special instructions and medication and food, if necessary, for the well-being and care of the bitch.
If aggressive behavior on the part of the bitch impedes the ability to obtain a successful natural breeding, then the stud owner reserves the right to have a veterinarian perform artificial insemination breedings at the expense of the bitch owner. Any other medical expenses that may be necessary to the bitch either for her health and safety, or to insure the breeding of both animals, including smears or progesterone testing, will also be the responsibility of the Bitch Owner. Said expenses are to be reimbursed to the Stud Owner prior to release of the bitch to her owner. Additionally, Section A, Part 1 is applicable.
Section C: Code of Ethics
The Bitch owner is expected to abide by the American Chesapeake Club Code of Ethics, whether or not they are a member of the ACC, as well as the rules and regulations set forth by the American Kennel Club for the ownership, breeding and registration of purebred dogs; provide the best of care for their pregnant bitch and the resulting litter; make every attempt to place pups in appropriate, sound and secure homes and shall not release the puppies to their new owners until they are at least seven (7) weeks of age. No offspring from this mating are to be offered for sale to or through any pet shop, grooming parlor, humane organization, or any other kennel.
We have read the above and agree to all terms and conditions, and by our signatures, acknowledge having received a copy of this contract:
_______________________________________________________________
Signature of Stud Owner______________________Date
______________________________________________________________________
Signature of Bitch Owner______________________Date
Address:_____________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Phone #:_____________________________________________