Guardian Home Contract

This agreement is between the “Breeder“,  Agape English Goldens/Jen Nicholson, and _____________________________________, the “Guardians”.  This agreement is for the guardianship of a male/female,  _______________________.  Out of ____________________________, sired by ___________________________, born on __________________.  The contract is entered into on ______________________,  20___.  The dog will continue to be owned by Jen Nicholson up to 4 litters, not to exceed 6 years of age, or until the agreement is terminated by one of the parties in a way defined in this agreement.  $_______________ has been paid for the dog.

1. The guardians are responsible for all expenses related to properly maintaining, containing, training and caring for the dog using methods approved by the breeder.
2. Guardians must follow breeder’s nutritional guidelines, exercise the dog appropriately, pay for routine veterinary care and food related expenses and pay for sick visits to the veterinarian.
3. Guardians must surrender the dog to the breeder whenever stud services are needed and on occasions such as, but not limited to, additional veterinary visits.  For females, the female must be surrendered to breeder for breeding (approx. 2 weeks ) and for whelping (up to 8 weeks).  Guardian must inform breeder as soon as the female comes into heat.
4. Guardians must inform breeder of vacations and planned absences.  Any person caring for the dog in the guardian’s absence must be approved by the breeder in advance.
5. Guardians agree to cooperate in arranging transport of the dog upon breeder’s request for testing, insemination, natural breeding or on other occasions as needed by breeder.
6. Guardians may not choose or allow any elective veterinary procedures to be performed on dog without the written permission from breeder.
7. Guardians may not use or allow the use of the dog for breeding purposes except those arranged for by the breeder.
8. The guardians are responsible to ensure that all persons residing with the guardians and dog understand and abide by the contract.
9. Guardians agree to reside within 2 hours of Charlotte, NC for the duration of the contract.  If guardian moves to a location outside this radius, the contract may be voided.
10. Guardians will keep the dog contained, when outside, with permanent fencing.
11. Guardians agree that the dog will be an indoor dog and will never be kept outside for extended periods of time.

Failure to meet any of these obligations can result in the termination of the guardianship contract, and the repayment of any breeding fee to date and if it causes the dog to not be able to be used as a breeder, a penalty fee of $3000 will be due.

If the dog dies while in the care of the breeder, the breeder will provide a replacement puppy to the guardian at no charge and the guardian contract will be terminated.