This Contract is entered into
between: ___________________________________, Owner(s) of
_____________________________ ("Bitch"); and Roger and
Kathy Stevens,
owner of ____________________________, ("Stud Dog"), upon the
following terms and conditions:
1. Stevens certifies that the following information applies to the above Stud
Dog:
Name: ________________________________
Date of Birth: _____________ Color: _________
Registration Numbers: ___________________________
Sire: ___________________________________________
Dam: __________________________________________
OFA Rating ______________________
Full Dentition, Scissors Bite
CERF Rating: Normal, eyes last cleared ________________
Bitch Owner certifies that the following information applies to the above Bitch:
Name: ________________________________
Date of Birth: _____________ Color: _________
Registration Numbers: ___________________________
Sire: ___________________________________________
Dam: __________________________________________
OFA Rating ______________________
Full Dentition, Scissors Bite
CERF Rating: Normal, eyes last cleared _________________
3. Bitch Owner agrees to furnish the following prior to shipment of semen:
a. Copy of Bitch’s ASCA and AKC registration papers
b. Copy of Bitch’s last eye exam, made within the preceding twelve months,
showing a "Normal" rating
c. Copy of Bitch’s OFA certificate or Pre-lim rating
d. Written statement from Bitch Owner that the Bitch has a scissors bite and
full dentition
4. Stud Dog owners agree to furnish Bitch Owner with the following prior to
shipment of semen:
a. Copy of dog’s ASCA and AKC registration papers
b. Copy of dog’s last eye exam, made within the preceding twelve months,
showing a "Normal" rating
c. Copy of dog’s OFA certificate
d. Written statement from Stud Dog owners stating that dog has a scissors bite
and full dentition.
e. Proof of negative brucellosis test dated within thirty (30) days prior to
collection of semen
5. If the Stud Dog has not sired a viable litter within the six (6) months prior
to the anticipated breeding date, Stevens agrees to have a semen analysis done,
at the time of the brucellosis testing, to ensure that Stud Dog’s semen is of
suitable quality for breeding.
6. Bitch Owner shall notify Stevens as soon as it is evident Bitch is coming
into season.
7. Stevens agrees to furnish Bitch Owner two (2) collections of
semen from above Stud Dog. Collections will be made approximately 48 hours
apart.
8. Bitch Owner will be responsible for container rental and
shipping charges for the semen. Bitch Owner will make arrangements for rental of
containers and will have them shipped to Stevens’ veterinarian, return postage
prepaid. Stevens will be responsible for payment of veterinarian charges for
collection.
9. Bitch Owner acknowledges that timing is crucial when breeding
via chilled semen. Bitch Owner will obtain necessary testing on bitch (blood
progesterone levels recommended) to determine optimum breeding time, and will
notify Stevens as soon as possible as to when to ship the semen. Stevens agrees
to make every effort to ship semen on the date requested, but all parties
acknowledge that collection and shipment may not be possible on Saturday or
Sunday because of unavailability of veterinarian.
10. In the event that no pregnancy results, or there are no
puppies surviving past the first fourteen days of life, the following applies:
A. Stevens will offer a free repeat breeding to the same stud
dog. This repeat breeding must take place within twelve (12) months of the
original breeding. If Bitch Owner does not exercise this option within the time
limit specified, the option is void and the stud fee is forfeited.
B. Should the same stud dog not be available for breeding,
Stevens will offer a free breeding to another stud dog of comparable quality, to
be mutually agreed on by Stevens and Bitch Owner. If Bitch Owner desires to
breed to a stud dog for which the fee is higher than the one the bitch was
originally bred to, Owner may do so by paying the difference between the two
fees.
C. Bitch Owner may also request that the repeat breeding be done
with a bitch other than the one listed in this contract, subject to approval of
the substitute Bitch by Stevens.
D. If the Bitch Owner does not desire a repeat breeding the stud
fee will not be refunded. However, Stevens will offer Bitch Owner a puppy from
future litters comparable in quality to the price of the stud fee. Every effort
will be made to supply a pup that meets with the Bitch Owner’s approval.
E. Bitch owner will be responsible for container rental and
shipment for repeat breedings, under the same terms as the original breeding.
Bitch Owner will also be responsible for shipping charges if Option D is chosen.
11. The fee for this breeding will be:
The sum of __________________________, payable as follows:
A. A $50.00 booking fee is required in order to guarantee
service when the Bitch is ready to breed. This amount will be deducted from the
total stud fee owed and is non-refundable.
B. The balance of the stud fee is to be paid to Stevens by money
order or cashier’s check before shipment of the semen. If for whatever reason
the breeding is not accomplished, Stevens will promptly return stud fee, less
booking fee, to Bitch Owner.
C. If at the time of collection, Stevens’ veterinarian
determines that the Stud Dog’s semen is not of sufficient quality to be
shipped and used for insemination, then the stud fee will be promptly refunded.
12. Bitch Owner agrees to notify Stevens within three days after
the litter is whelped. Before litter registration applications are signed, Bitch
Owner agrees to furnish Stevens with photos of the litter. Bitch Owner also
agrees to furnish Stevens with a copy of the litter form showing the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of the owners of the pups from the litter, and also
a description of the pup that went to each owner.
13. All parties agree to cooperate by promptly completing and/or
signing any paperwork relative to this litter in its entirety, or individuals
from this litter. All parties will promptly comply with any additional
information or action which may be requested by the Australian Shepherd Club of
America or the American Kennel Club concerning this litter. All parties also
agree to exchange copies of pertinent documents (registration papers, OFA
certificates, etc.) as requested.
14. The parties hereto agree that this document is a legal and
binding contract, fully enforceable under the laws of the State of Alabama. Any
additions, deletions, or changes to this Contract must be initialed by all
parties in order to be valid.
(Dated signatures of all parties.)