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.
Breeder Obligations
- Breeder will provide guardian with detailed instructions regarding care of dog, feeding, training, and veterinary care.
- Breeders may visit the guardian home a minimum of 1 time per year.
- Breeders will request transportation of the dog when necessary. Breeder will give guardians at least a 2 day notice when transportation is necessary.
- Breeder will pay guardians of female dogs $_________ for each litter whelped, for males $________ for studding. This fee will be paid when litter is delivered/sold. This fee may be put toward the purchase of a puppy from any litter.
- Breeder is responsible for all expenses related to testing/breeding. If testing shows dog is not able to be a breeder, the Breeder will release the guardians from the contract with no further monies owed.
- In the case of a female, Breeder will breed her for a total of 4 or less litters (number will vary based on ease of pregnancy, delivery, and ability as a mother), after which breeder will spay. In the case of a male, the length of time will be determined by need and ability to breed.
- Failure to meet these obligations can result in the guardian terminating the guardianship agreement.
Guardian Obligations
- The guardians are responsible for all expenses related to properly maintaining, containing, training and caring for the dog using methods approved by the breeder.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Guardians may not choose or allow any elective veterinary procedures to be performed on dog without the written permission from breeder.
- Guardians may not use or allow the use of the dog for breeding purposes except those arranged for by the breeder.
- The guardians are responsible to ensure that all persons residing with the guardians and dog understand and abide by the contract.
- 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.
- Guardians will keep the dog contained, when outside, with permanent fencing.
- 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.
Illness, Injury or Death of the dog while in guardians care
- The guardians are responsible for seeking prompt and appropriate veterinary care in the event of injury or illness of the dog.
- If choices need to be made regarding type of treatment, the choices must be presented to and made by the breeder unless emergency treatment is required.
- If the dog dies due to negligence on the part of the guardian, the guardians owe the breeder any amounts already paid for litters or stud fees, plus the penalty fee of $3000. Negligence is defined as
- Failure to contain or supervise the dog in a responsible manner.
- Leaving the dog alone in a vehicle if the outdoor temperature is over 65 degrees.
- Failure to prevent the dog from having access to toxic materials.
If the dog dies accidentally due to circumstances beyond the control of the guardians, the guardians do not owe any payment to the breeder.
Death of the dog while in the care of the breeder
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.
The guardians may return the dog at any time for any reason and the guardian contract will be terminated.
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Contact
Jen Nicholson
email: jbrownksu@yahoo.com
Telephone: 1-785-650-7732
Postal address: 3228 Planters Ridge Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270
If you have any additional questions, please send an email or call 1-785-650-7732 and I will gladly respond.