Artificial insemination
Stud Contract
Edwards Danes

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Artificial insemination
Stud Service Contract

On this               day of                        , 201     ,                                           , herein referred to as Stud Dog Owner and the owner of                                           , and                                           , herein referred to as Bitch Owner, and the owner of                                           , hereby agree to breed their respective dog and bitch, by artificial insemination, to include the following terms and conditions:

  1. Mutual Agreements by both parties:
    1. Both parties agree that this stud service agreement is for stud service only, and is not to be construed as a guarantee of live puppies upon whelping.
    2. Both parties agree that one puppy constitutes a litter.
    3. Both parties agree that their own dog involved in this breeding is in good health as evidenced by an updated veterinary examination, including all current in vaccinations.
    4. Both parties agree that if the bitch fails to become pregnant, a return stud service from the Stud Dog Owner will be given to the same bitch without an additional stud fee within one year of the first mating. Bitch Owner, however, must pay costs ( Sec. C. 5. ).
    5. Both parties agree that if the stud dog dies, a return stud service will be offered by a stud dog of the Stud Dog Owners choice, owned by Stud Dog Owner.
    6. Both parties understand that the stud may rarely not collect as expected an every effort will be made by the stud owner to ship the collection on time or provide semen from a different stud if agreed by bitch owner.  However no refund will be given if the bitch owner has already inseminated the bitch with 1 shipment.
    7. Both parties agree that if the bitch changes ownership, the right of return stud service is at the discretion of the Stud Dog Owner.
    8. Both parties agree that the Stud Dog Owner shall be held harmless of any and all liability, except as stated herein.
  2. Agreement by Owner of the Stud Dog in the event of breeding by artificial insemination.
    1. The Stud Dog Owner agrees that collection of sperm will be made by a veterinarian who has collection experience on the dates provided by the Bitch Owner.
    2. The Stud Dog Owner agrees that the collections shipped must be considered viable for breeding by veterinary standards for artificial insemination.  Collections will be shipped in special cold packed boxes.
    3. The Stud Dog Owner agrees that shipment of the collections will take place on the dates requested, unless in the event of a natural disaster or national emergency resulting in the halt of veterinary services and/or transport carriers.
  3.  Agreement by The Owner of the Bitch in the event of breeding by artificial insemination.
    1. The Bitch Owner will provide the Stud Dog Owner with the date for insemination based on progesterone testing done to predict ovulation by the veterinarian of the Bitch Owner.  In the event a 2nd shipment is needed, there will be an additional charge of $450 dollars plus shipping fees.
    2. The Bitch Owner agrees to give the Owner of the Stud Dog sufficient notice prior to desired shipment date of collections. Generally, 48 hours prior to planned time of insemination will be sufficient notice. However, Stud Owner needs to know the day before the day the Stud Dog needs to be at the Vet.
    3. The Bitch Owner agrees that artificial inseminations will be performed by a veterinarian with prior artificial insemination experience.
    4. The Bitch Owner agrees to pay all shipment fees and/or delivery charges to the Stud Dog Owner or Stud Dog Owner veterinarian in addition to the stud fee.  The Bitch owner also agrees to return shipping boxes via regular mail within 10 days.
    5. The Bitch Owner agrees to pay for all veterinary, travel, and shipping fees associated with a return stud service, if one transpires, including Stud Owner collection costs.
    6. The Bitch Owner agrees to provide Stud Owner with pictures of each individual puppy between the age of five and eight weeks.
    7. The Bitch Owner agrees to not knowingly sell or transfer puppies whelped as a result of this mating to any person or firm connected with business of resale or wholesale of dogs.
  4. Additional terms to this agreement:


  5. The owner of the Stud Dog and Owner of the Bitch agree Payment for stud service is a minimum of $                        dollars due prior to collection and Owner of the Bitch agrees to pay Stud Owner an additional sum based on the value of Pick-of-the-Litter after birth of puppies. In case of dispute over value of Pick-of-the-Litter, Bitch Owner agrees to give Stud Owner Pick-of-the-Litter including Full Registration.

I have read the above stud contract and agree to all terms and conditions, and by my signature acknowledge having received a copy of this agreement:

                                                   , Bitch Owner        Date:                              

                                                   , Stud Dog Owner      Date: