To be signed before breeding occurs
Name of stud dog: Grandeur's MacLeoghann Legend, CGC
Registration#: WP699051/01
Owner/s: James & Donna Dick
Kennel Name: Mastiffs Of Grandeur
Address: 221 Brandon Rd, Martin, TN 38237
Phone#: (901) 588-0078
Name of Bitch:
Registration#:
Owner/s:
Kennel Name:
Address:
Phone#:
Name of bitch's vet:
Vet's address:
Vet phone#:
Brucellosis Test result:_________
(if natural breeding, attach medical record to contract)
1.a)Upon the signing of this agreement I do hereby swear that I am the owner of this bitch and have legal right to breed her. Further, I certify that this bitch is registered with The American Kennel Club.
b) I attest that this bitch is at least 22 months of age and less than 7 years of age at the time breeding takes place.
c) The bitch owner shall provide to the stud dog owner a certificate of health from a veterinarian. This shall include test results of Brucellosis, fecal, and thyroid. Further, the bitch owner shall present to the stud dog owner a copy of all genetic test results upon request. These being OFA hips, elbows, and CERF.
d) I attest that I have the bitch's best welfare at interest and that I am able and capable of caring for this bitch if in whelp and for her litter. I will provide all necessities, including veterinary care, adequate food, water, and shelter for the dam and puppies.
2.a) Bitch owner does hereby swear that this bitch has not produced a litter of more than one live puppy within a 12 month period.
b) Further, the bitch owner attests that should a litter occur from this mating it will not result in the bitch owner producing over a total number of 8 (eight) litters produced within a 24 (twenty four) month period; owned or co-owned.
3.a) The owner of the bitch agrees to pay the stud dog owner a stud fee of $1,600.00 (Sixteen Hundred dollars) for services performed by the above mentioned male.
b) A $100.00 (one hundred dollar), non-refundable, deposit shall be paid to the stud dog owner at the time breeding takes place. This deposit is for services rendered and does not guarantee that a litter will result from this breeding. However, if the breeding does not result in a litter, then the bitch owner shall have 1 (one) return service at the bitch's next heat for this same deposit. Bitch owner shall still be responsible for Items 5a. & 5b. of this contract.
c) The balance of $1,500.00 (Fifteen Hundred dollars) shall be due and payable upon placement of the first puppy; whether it be sold, given away, or otherwise placed.
d) Regardless of placement, the balance of the stud fee shall be due by the litter's 9th week of age.
e) The stud dog owner is not obligated to sign the litter registration papers on the litter until the stud fee has been paid in full; it shall be their option whether or not to do so before the stud fee is paid.
4. a) If only 1 puppy is born alive, this still constitutes a litter. However, the stud dog owner shall settle for half stud fee; that being the amount of $800.00 (Eight Hundred dollars).
b)In the event that more than one puppy is born alive but does not survive after being placed or after its 6th (six) week of age; or if any moneys are refunded on a puppy for any reason, this still constitutes a standard stud fee in full. This clause is to encourage breeders to give adequate care, shots and wormings, in addition to choosing appropriate homes.
c) The breeder understands it is their responsibility to ensure that all offspring resulting from this breeding is fully wormed and innoculated and should have complete veterinary exam before placement. Stud dog owner suggests complete physical, innoculations, bloodwork, and specific gravity on each puppy.
5.a) The owner of the bitch hereby agrees to pay all expenses incurred for the purpose of this breeding at the time in which they are incurred. Including, but not limited to, all veterinary costs, artificial insemination, semen collection (fresh, chilled, or frozen), and shipping of the same. Stud dog owner shall be responsible for semen evaluation and brucellosis test on male prior to breeding.
b) They do further agree to reimburse the stud dog owner for reasonable transportation expenses in either; traveling to the veterinarian to have semen drawn for shipment, or for bringing the stud dog to the bitch, which shall be the option of the stud dog owner. This includes meals, transportation, and lodging. These shall be immediately reimbursed upon presentation of receipts.
Stud dog owner chooses stud fee.
(bitch owner initial)________ (stud owner initial)_D.D. & J.E.D.
6.a) In the case that the stud dog owner chooses a puppy in lieu of stud fee, then the stud dog owner shall have first pick of the litter before any puppy from this litter is promised. They shall choose this puppy on or before the litter reaches 8 weeks of age.
b) The stud dog owner has the right to use their kennel name upon the naming of this puppy and has the right to decide whether or not to use the breeder's kennel name.
c) 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. 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.
7.a) The bitch owner does hereby agree and make absolute promise that they will not transfer ownership, in any way, of any puppy resulting from this breeding to any person or organization whose intent is to resell, trade, or give away the puppy; or to use it in any laboratory experiments.
b)The bitch owner further agrees and does make absolute promise that they will not knowingly sell, trade, or give away a puppy resulting from this breeding to a known puppy mill or person whose sole intent is to breed and produce litters from the dog. But the puppies resulting from this breeding shall be placed into loving family homes who will care for the health and well-being of the puppy.
8.a) The bitch owner (being the Breeder) agrees to keep track of every puppy from this litter and periodically check on the welfare of the dog.
b) The breeder also agrees to make known to the Stud dog owner where pups are placed and with whom for the stud dog owner's purpose of seeing what their stud has produced.
9.a) 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 or assist MCOA Rescue in placing 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 be allowed to be placed into a shelter or pound.
b)The stud dog owner agrees to help in the placement of these puppies should the breeder not be able to do so.
c)The stud dog owner further agrees to assist the breeder in the replacement 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.
10.a) Should either party fail to comply with the terms of this agreement, upon court awarding decison of "breach of contract", they agree to pay the second party $5000.00 (five thousand 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.
b) In the event that any litigation is commenced to enforce the terms of this agreement the stud dog owners shall be entitled to the costs thereof; including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees, expenses, and transportation costs.
c) Any, and all, litigation shall take place in the county of Weakley County, Tennessee. Either party shall contact the first party in notification of such action and proof of notification shall be provided to the court. In the absence from court on the date set forth, the absent party shall forfeit their rights to be heard.
d) Both parties do hereby agree to abide by the decision of the court of Weakley County, Tennessee; and further understand that action to enforce the decision of the court will be taken within their state, or any state or county, to execute the decision of the court of Weakley County, Tennessee.
11. I\We the undersigned, have thoroughly read and understand the contents of the entirety of this agreement and acknowledge this to be a true and binding contract. By the signing of this contract, I/We, do hereby agree and make absolute promise to abide by it's terms and conditions.
12. As Mastiff breeders dedicated to the breed we recognize our responsibility to breed only the best specimens to compliment the betterment of the breed.
Bitch owner/s Signature/s:
Print name:______________________ signed:________________________Print name_______________________ signed:________________________
Stud Dog Owner/s:
James E. Dick____________________________________________Donna Dick _____________________________________________
Links to other sites on the Web
Altom's General MacArthur"MacLeoghann's" Sire.
Ariel & Mac litter that produced "MacLeoghann".
Donna & MacLeoghann
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