The Dog Breeder’s Contract

This is a meaningful document and traces generations in your dog’s family line.

The contract that you sign when you buy your dog from a breeder is much more than a simple bill of sale. It guarantees your rights and the seller’s rights in the transaction, sometimes for the life of your pet.

A written breeder’s contract can take many forms; its stipulations can be negotiated between you and the breeder. Many factors come into play. Whether you intend to show your dog, for example. Or your past experiences in owning a purebred dog.

A responsible breeder is more than happy to discuss every aspect of your dog’s future with you, to ensure that he’s putting the dog into a good home. But even if the two parties are best of friends, a comprehensive contract helps guarantee they will remain so.