The Following Puppy/Dog:_____________________________
Guardians Name for Puppy/Dog:____________________________________
DOB:________________________
Color:________________________
Gender:______________________
Microchip #___________________
Welcome to Our Program!
We created a Guardian-Home Program to grow our breeding program while still providing each of our breeding dogs with a loving environment in a guardian family. By joining our program, you desire to and will act as a guardian for a dog that is either a female potential breeder or proven breeder or a male potential breeder or proven breeder (“the dog”), subject to the terms of this agreement.
The following will spell out the Guardian-Home Program, including our requirements for guardian families while the Dog is a part of the breeding program. The obligations we will assume as owner, and how the Dog will become a permanent member of your family.
Benefits of the Guardian-Home Program
To the Guardian family:
The dog is “pick of the litter” with an estimated value of $3000 to $6000. Your initial cost is FREE. Breeder will pay all costs for health testing and yearly vaccinations associated with breeding of the dog.
Initial Obligations of Guardian Family
In order to be considered for the Guardian-Home Program, we require that you:
1. Live within 3 Hours of Spirit Lake, Idaho for FEMALES
2. Live within 1 hour of Spirit Lake, Idaho for MALES
3. Have physical 5 to 6 foot fencing to provide a safe and secure environment for the Dog. This also protects the dog from any unplanned, unwanted pregnancies and is crucial!
4. Never Leave the Dog off Leash in an unsecured area. NO DOG PARKS ALLOWED.
5. Have reliable transportation and willingness to bring the dog to us when needed throughout the year for breeding purposes (i.e. testing, breeding, litters, etc.) All health testing, routine and emergency vet care is to be done by: NorthWoods Vet in Athol Idaho. Unless otherwise discussed.
6. Maintain open lines of communication with us concerning any matter related to the Dog.
7. Keep the guardian dog on ONLY approved dog food by the Owner.
8. Understand that the breeder may need to make decisions about your female or male and you will have to respect those decisions. Examples may include, but are not limited to: keeping the female longer, additional vet care, etc. All decisions WILL ALWAYS BE for the betterment of the dog.
Ownership
Ownership and all rights, title and interest in the Dog shall remain with the Owner/breeder. If the Dog is female any puppies born to the Dog shall be the sole property of the Owner/breeder. The Guardian Family shall have no ownership interest of possession rights to any such puppy. If the Dog is a male, all semen shall be sole property of the Owner/Breeder and the Guardian Family shall have no ownership interest of possession rights to any use of the semen. The Dog shall be used as breeding stock exclusively by the breeder and under no circumstances shall be bred to any dog other than as directed by the breeder. After the dog ceases to be a Breeder, Owner Shall, by written evidence of transfer, assign and transfer ownership of the Dog to the Guardian Family after spay or neuter.
Possession
General:
Upon the execution of this Agreement, Owner shall transfer possession of the Dog to the Guardian Family. The Guardian Family shall retain possession of the dog during this agreement, subject to its obligations to return possession of the dog for breeding purposes and shall provide physical care to and supervision of the dog subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement.
Owner’s Possession for Breeding
Female: Owner requires access to female breeding dog for reasons including, but not limited to:
1.Veterinary appointments for general purposes and/or to monitor pregnancy – possibly two or
Three visits.
2. Breeding- First sign of going into heat (Blood) until a successful tie (usually 9 to 14 days). You can bring her to the breeder every other day – three times on average or leave her for the duration of the heat cycle. This decision can be made by the Guardian Family, at the discretion of the breeder.
3. Whelping (7 to 10 days) prior to the dogs due date and up until the puppies are weaned at approximately 6 to 8 weeks after birth. This process lasts approximately 9 to 12 weeks in total.
4. The guardian family shall not transfer possession of the Dog to any person without the prior written consent of the Owner.
5. Breeder has the right to visit the residence of the Guardian Family at least once per calendar year to discuss the Guardian Family any issues concerning the care and supervision of the dog.
6. Females will not be bred more than 5 times.
7. If the Breeder finds it difficult to reach the Guardian Family, is met with roadblocks or cantankerous communication in any form (comments, phone calls, text messages, etc.) that make this working relationship hostile and/ or if the Guardian Family refuses to do anything breeder asks as set forth in this document, the dog will be removed from the home – no question.
8. The Guardian Family will be compensated $50 per puppy that is sold. This sum will be paid to the Guardian Family once the dog has gone back to the Guardian Families care after the 8 – 10 weeks of whelping.
Male: Owner requires access to male breeding dog for reasons including, but not limited to:
1. Veterinary appointments for general purposes.
2. Breeding- the stud dog will be used for our own personal breeding program and also outside stud service. During a females heat cycle the stud dog could be used up to three times. The Guardian Family could leave the stud during the duration of breeding at the breeders house or pick up/ drop off. This decision can be made by the Guardian Family, at the discretion of the breeder.
3. Should we use the stud for an outside stud service, the Guardian Family will be compensated $50 for every stud service (per female cycle, not per service). This compensation will only be paid once the Breeder has received payment from the stud service.
4. The Guardian Family shall not transfer possession of the Dog to any person without the prior written consent of the Owner.
5. Breeder has the right to visit the residence of the Guardian Family at least once per calendar year to discuss with the Guardian Family any issues concerning the care and supervision of the Dog.
6. Males will be in used in our program from 10 months to 6 years of age.
7. If the breeder finds it difficult to reach the Guardian Family, is met with roadblocks or cantankerous communication in any form (comments, phone calls, text messages, etc.) that make this working relationship hostile and / or if the Guardian Family refuses to do anything breeder asks as set forth in this document, the Dog will be removed from the home – no questions.
Guardian Family Obligations
1. Raise the dog as an indoor dog.
2. When left at home, safely contain the dog indoors ( a crate/kennel is preferred)
3. Comply with Owners Nutritional and dietary guidelines and pay all cost and expenses associated with feeding the dog.
4. Provide the Dog with regular exercise and socialization (people, locations and only spay or neutered dogs).
5. North Woods Vet is the only vet the Dog will see, unless there is an emergency and that is not an option.
6. Provide pictures and updates every month.
7. Schedule and pay for all veterinary appointments (other than those associated with breeding, which will be covered by the owner) and provide routine medical care appropriate for the breeding dog.
8. Continue to ensure the dog is compliant, kennel-trained, housebroken, leash-trained, does not jump, mouth or excessively bark. The dog’s puppies safety relies on calm and focused behavior from their momma!
9. Notify the owner of any planned vacations and change of address, phone or email
Indemnity
The Guardian Family agrees to indemnify and hold the owner harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, cost, losses, damages and expenses by reason of any damage property or injury or death to individuals allegedly caused by the dog while in the possession of the Guardian Family.
IN WITNESS HERE OF: The Parties have executed this agreement as of ___________________, 20______.