Dog Breeding Contract Template

This Dog Breeding Agreement, dated as of (Enter date) (hereafter "Commencement Date"), is between [Buyer.FirstName][Buyer.LastName] (hereafter "Buyer") and [Breeder.FirstName][Breeder.LastName] (hereafter "Breeder") hereby agree to the following terms concerning the breeding of the two dogs listed below:

Dog Information 1:

Dog Information 2:

Purchase Price

The Buyer agrees to pay the Breeder a $(Enter amount) fee for breeding services. A non-refundable deposit of $(Enter amount) is paid at breeding. The remaining amount is paid after the puppies are born. Payments must be in US dollars through bank wire, check, or money order.

Payment Terms

The Buyer can choose (Enter number) puppy(ies) as the (Enter ordinal number, e.g., third) pick after the Breeder. The Buyer makes this choice within (Enter number) weeks of the puppies' birth.

The Buyer

does not guarantee any puppies will result from the Breeding, provided that if no puppies result from the Breeding,

guarantees (Enter number) live puppies from the Breeding, and if (Enter number) live puppies do not result from the Breeding, the Buyer agrees to provide (one) repeat breeding to the same Breeder (or other owned dogs and selected by the Breeder and acceptable to the Buyer) to the same dog (or another dog owned and selected by the Buyer and acceptable to the Breeder) on the female dog's next heat cycle.

Breeding

This breeding will be:

Natural breeding.

Fresh semen via artificial insemination (aka side-by-side artificial insemination (AI))

• With fresh, chilled semen via

AI or

transcervical insemination (TI)

surgical implantation.

• With frozen semen via

transcervical insemination or

surgical implantation.

The parties agree that a licensed veterinarian or Breeder must perform any AI or TI.

Breeding Expenses

The Breeder agrees to pay all expenses incurred for the Breeding at the time in which they are incurred, including, but not limited to, transportation. All costs, semen collection, and shipping of the same, as applicable, provided that the Buyer shall pay for collection/AI in the case of natural breeding where the male dog cannot breed the female dog.

Health Guarantee

The Breeder agrees to accept full responsibility to ensure that all offspring resulting from the Breeding are treated for parasites and receive vaccines and ear cropping or tail docking when indicated.

Breeder Obligations

The Breeder represents, warrants, and agrees as follows:

1. The dog is healthy, well-tempered, and ready for breeding. The dog will be groomed and bathed before breeding. It hasn't been exposed to any other dog recently.

2. The Breeder will provide a (Enter number) generation pedigree of the dog, a negative Brucellosis test within (Enter number) breeding days, health records, vaccination details, and health clearances.

3. The Breeder can refuse to breed or return the dog if it's not in good condition upon arrival. The Buyer will cover all return costs.

4. The Breeder must inform the Buyer about the birth and number of puppies within a week of breeding.

5. The female dog will be confined after breeding to prevent accidental breeding. If accidental breeding occurs, the Breeder must notify the Buyer within (Enter number) hours and DNA profile each puppy to establish parentage.

6. If the female dog is with the Buyer, they can authorize emergency vet services. The Breeder will pay all vet costs.

7. The Buyer isn't responsible for diseases or injuries to the female dog unrelated to breeding, as long as they've taken reasonable care and not been grossly negligent.

Buyer Obligations

The Buyer represents, warrants, and agrees as follows:

1. The Buyer confirms the male dog is healthy, has a good temperament, is ready for breeding, and is free from parasites and diseases. He will be groomed and bathed before breeding.

2. The Buyer will provide the Breeder with a (Enter number) generation pedigree of the male dog. This includes a negative Brucellosis test within (Enter number) breeding days, health status, vaccination records, and health clearances.

3. The Buyer will take care of the female dog but is not liable for any injuries, illnesses, or loss during her stay.

4. The Buyer will sign and return the litter registration once full payment is received.

5. The Breeder is not responsible for any diseases or injuries to the male dog unrelated to breeding.

Placement of Puppies

1. The Breeder must not transfer any puppy from the breeding to anyone planning to resell, trade, or use them for experiments, including pet shops and research labs.

2. The Buyer will help place puppies if asked. If requested, they will evaluate the puppies between (Enter age) and (Enter age) weeks and give their opinion to the Breeder.

Confidentiality of Disputes

The Breeder and the Buyer agree that in the event of a dispute between them, neither will publish or communicate the existence or content of such dispute in any media or forum, including social media, provided that this provision shall not prevent either party from bringing legal action or engaging in confidential mediation.

Agreement to Mediate

If there's a dispute from this agreement or its possible breach, the parties must first try to negotiate. If negotiation fails, they agree to try resolving the dispute through mediation before considering arbitration or litigation. The mediation process will be confidential, following the terms of the mediator's or mediation service.

Governing Law

This agreement, and all matters arising out of or relating to this agreement, shall be governed by and construed by the laws of the State of (Enter State) without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Buyer and the Breeder have executed this agreement effective as of the Effective Date.