STUD SERVICE AGREEMENT

The following terms and conditions are understood and agreed to by both parties:

1.  Stud fee is to be $_____________cash, payable at the time of breeding. The stud fee is non-refundable. 

2.  The bitch must be in good physical condition. She must be free of fleas and ticks and freshly bathed prior to her arrival.

3. Prior to breeding, the owner of the bitch must provide a complete AKC Registration Number, a copy of the bitch's pedigree, and a record of current vaccinations or number to bitch’s veterinarian.

4.  If bitch fails to be in heat the owner of said bitch must notify stud owner of same no later than (60) days from the date of the first mating. A return service shall be given to the same stud without charge at the next heat, and only at the next heat. Unless such notice is given, the right to a return service is forfeited and this Contract shall be null and void.  Further if the bitch fails to be in heat after the second mating, stud owner shall retain the full amount of the stud fee herein and shall have no further obligation for a third return service, and this Contract shall become null and void.

5.  One or more puppies constitute a litter. If there is only one puppy, regardless of sex, this puppy shall constitute a choice of litter, unless otherwise and agreed to herein.

6.   It is understood that the stud dog owner shall maintain reasonable care of the bitch while at the stud dog owner's facility or under the care of the stud dog owner or agent. The stud dog owner or shall not be held responsible for any loss, injury or death of the bitch while under their supervision or while in transit by a private or commercial carrier. The owner of the stud has no responsibility for any and all veterinarian fees that may incurred as a result of this breeding.

7.   Any bitch that cannot be bred due to viciousness, fear, or any other extreme behavior problem will be immediately returned to the owner of said bitch and no payment will be due.

8.   In addition to the stud fee, it is understood that the owner of the bitch will assume all costs incurred by the stud dog owner for any medical treatment by a veterinarian required for the bitch while under the supervision of the stud dog owner or their agent. It is agreed that the stud dog owner or agent shall determine the need for any emergency care for the bitch while under their supervision.

9.   The period of residence in the stud dog owner's facility shall not exceed seven days unless otherwise agreed upon. Owner will also provide food for the bitch.  Additional days will be subject to a $25.00 per day boarding fee.

10.   It is the bitch owner's responsibility to advise of any kennel habits the bitch may have that could possibly present a problem in giving adequate and safe care while in the stud dog owner's facility, and also to furnish any instructions, food and medication for any special care required.

11.   If bitch owner is requesting fresh chilled or fresh frozen semen collection from above listed stud dog, bitch owner will assume all monetary costs for procedures. This includes but is not limited to, collection of sperm, shipment via the most expedient way and artificial insemination of bitch upon arrival. All the same requirements, health tests, and statements of this contract will still apply to both parties. If the bitch owner wishes to have the bitch artificially inseminated by a licensed veterinarian of their choice, bitch owner assumes all costs involved with this procedure.

12.   If bitch changes ownership, right of return service is at the option of stud owner.

13.   If the stud dog should die or otherwise become incapacitated for breeding purposes before the return service is given, the stud fee will be refunded in full.

The signer of this contract guarantees that he/she is duly authorized to sign this

agreement and does so for the mutual benefit of both parties.