{"id":35014,"date":"2023-04-06T20:14:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T03:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/?p=35014"},"modified":"2023-04-06T20:14:32","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T03:14:32","slug":"puppy-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/puppy-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should A Puppy Contract Include?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in getting a puppy from a breeder, rescue, or shelter you will most likely have to sign a puppy contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where you get your puppy there will be some small differences but most puppy contracts will include a lot of the same information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on if you&#8217;d like to know a little more about puppy contracts and what they should include.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" data-pin-description=\"Yellow Lab with Certificate\" data-pin-title=\"Yellow Lab with Certificate\" src=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-contract-700x700.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow Lab with Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-35019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-contract-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-contract-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-contract-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-contract-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/puppy-contract.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puppy Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A puppy contract is a legal document that covers the sale of a purebred puppy between the seller and the buyer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s usually preceded by a non-refundable puppy deposit contract that outlines the amount of money the seller requests from the buyer to guarantee a specific puppy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also includes the date as of when the buyer can pick up their puppy. That\u2019s usually between <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/what-should-i-expect-from-my-8-week-old-puppy\/\">8-9 weeks of age<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If puppies require air transportation to reach their new home, they need to be paid in full several days before their flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as the actual puppy contracts, here are the terms they typically cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purchase agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refund\/replacement policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about the puppy &amp; their parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seller\u2019s responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dog health &amp; temperament guarantee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buyer\u2019s responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spay\/neuter contract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, a puppy contract is what differentiates backyard breeders and puppy mills from reputable, ethical breeders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because pseudo breeders have no interest in providing any health guarantees for their puppies and are just interested in making a quick buck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it\u2019s a good idea not to sign the puppy deposit contract until you\u2019ve seen the actual puppy contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latter may include terms you don\u2019t agree with, at which point it may be wiser to look for a different puppy breeder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purchase Agreement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first part of the purchase agreement is pretty straightforward as it covers the <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/how-much-are-yorkie-puppies\/\">price of the puppy<\/a> that the buyer agrees to pay the seller.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the price includes anything else such as <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/new-puppy-checklist-im-getting-a-new-puppy-what-do-i-need\/\">dog toys, blankets or dog food<\/a>, this is where it\u2019ll be specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond that, it also states whether or not the buyer is allowed to breed the puppy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s called a breeding contract or a non-breeding contract and is covered in depth in the spay\/neuter section of the puppy contract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also state the purpose of the puppy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, whether the puppy\u2019s intended to be a regular pet, a show dog, a working dog, a service dog, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refund\/Replacement Policy&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section of the puppy contract covers what happens if the buyer\u2019s vet diagnoses a disease that\u2019s covered under the seller\u2019s health guarantee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, can the puppy be returned to the seller for a full refund or \u201cjust\u201d a replacement puppy?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, what happens if the buyer can no longer keep the puppy? Will the seller take the puppy back regardless of the pup\u2019s age?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethical breeders make it a point to always take a stranded puppy back or at least offer considerable help in rehoming the pup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information About The Puppy &amp; The Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section is fairly self explanatory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It covers the puppy\u2019s name, their birth date, gender and coat color, as well as their parents\u2019 names and registration numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/resources\/puppy-names\/\">Puppy Name<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puppy\u2019s Birth Date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puppy Gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coat Color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sire Name &amp; Registration Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dam Name &amp; Registration Number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It also includes their pedigree certificate with proof of lineage, vaccination history, microchip information and (optional) health insurance information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seller\u2019s Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The seller typically has two main responsibilities, and the first one is to guarantee the puppy\u2019s health up to a certain age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all starts with the puppy health basics, stating that the puppy has been:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/when-do-puppies-get-rabies-shot\/\">Vaccinated<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/how-long-will-my-puppy-poop-worms-after-deworming\/\">Dewormed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dog Health &amp; Temperament Guarantee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the seller guarantees the puppy\u2019s health against any genetic defects specific to the puppy\u2019s breed until they\u2019re a certain age, usually around 12-24 months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, hip dysplasia in certain breeds prone to the disease like <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/long-haired-german-shepherd\/\">German Shepherds<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/so-you-want-a-great-dane\/\">Great Danes<\/a>, or epilepsy in breeds like <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/are-beagles-good-dogs\/\">Beagles<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/so-you-want-a-boxer\/\">Boxers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They typically require the buyer to provide proof of veterinary treatment and lab results should the buyer claim that the puppy was diagnosed with a genetic disease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some sellers also guarantee the puppy\u2019s temperament up to a specific time frame, usually 12 months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the dog appears to be of poor temperament that\u2019s uncommon for the breed, the seller will take the pup back, either in exchange for a full refund or a replacement puppy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they typically require an evaluation from a dog behaviorist who states that the puppy is shy or fearful due to genetic predispositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most sellers also specify that their health warranty is not transferable. That means that buyers can\u2019t rehome or resell the puppy without the seller\u2019s explicit permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Return Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The second responsibility of the seller is usually that they\u2019re willing to take their puppy back if the buyer can no longer keep the dog due to unforeseen financial or health problems &#8211; regardless of the dog\u2019s age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also certain stipulations the buyer has to abide by or risk having to return the puppy to the seller. Those are covered in the buyer\u2019s responsibilities of the puppy contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer\u2019s Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the seller, the buyer has lots of responsibilities. This makes sense, as they\u2019re agreeing to be responsible for the lifetime of a living creature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, they\u2019re not just buying a piece of furniture!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping that in mind, the following are typical components of the buyer\u2019s responsibilities in a puppy contract:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purchase price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Transportation\/shipping cost + travel crate &amp; health certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Licensed vet appointment within a certain number of days of receiving the puppy (usually 3-7 days).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the vet diagnoses the puppy to be in poor health, the buyer has the right to return the puppy to the seller for a full refund or a different puppy. If the puppy is not taken for a vet exam, the healthy warranty given by the seller is void.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The buyer is responsible for all <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/5-nasty-parasites-your-dog-may-already-have\/\">intestinal parasite<\/a> vet treatments as they\u2019re normal in puppies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The buyer agrees to provide the best possible care for the lifetime of the puppy, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeding a nutritious dog food (can be more specific, potentially raw dog food if breeder raised puppy on it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining a healthy weight (failure to do so can void the health guarantee for hip dysplasia, for example)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling annual wellness exams with a licensed vet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing routine preventative health care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing vet care when the puppy is sick or injured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Staying current with vaccinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administering heartworm preventatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registering the puppy\u2019s microchip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registering the puppy with a specific dog registry (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AKC<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/dog-training-commands\/\">basic obedience training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/how-to-socialize-a-puppy\/\">Socializing the puppy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Minimizing excessive exercise until puppy is 12 months old to prevent damage to growing joints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contacting the seller should the puppy need to be rehomed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not surrendering the puppy to a shelter or similar dog rescue place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not neglecting the puppy\u2019s health&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping the puppy away from unvaccinated dogs and puppies until they\u2019ve completed their puppy vaccinations (parvo, lepto, rabies, distemper)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping the puppy as an indoor dog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Having a specific type of health insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Non compliance with certain responsibilities can result in the buyer having to return the puppy to the seller. For example, if the puppy\u2019s health is neglected or the pup is kept outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spay &amp; Neuter Section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Breeders typically ask buyers to hold off on spay and neuter surgeries until the puppy is at least 16 months old.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This delayed <a href=\"https:\/\/puppyintraining.com\/when-should-you-get-your-dog-neutered\/\">spaying &amp; neutering<\/a> has been found to be beneficial for the hormonal development of dogs and is said to decrease the risk of certain cancers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the puppy contract is a non-breeding puppy contract that sells the puppy as a companion pet only, this section is where the seller requires the buyer to spay or neuter their pup once old enough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This typically includes providing proof of the neuter or spay surgery. One exception is when the puppy is sold as a show dog as show dogs can\u2019t be fixed if they\u2019re expected to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The spay &amp; neuter section may also cover how to handle accidental breeding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the seller may require the buyer to hand over all puppies resulting from the breeding accident.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or they may ask for a portion of the profits from selling those puppies. Or all of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Puppy contracts can be quite lengthy as they cover a lot of information, including the buyer\u2019s and the seller\u2019s respective responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, they protect both parties by laying out clear terms and conditions, so be sure to thoroughly read through your puppy contract if you\u2019re on the buyer&#8217;s side!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if the breeder you intend to buy from doesn\u2019t offer or insist on a written puppy contract, you should walk away from the deal and find a different breeder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other red flags are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not being able to visit the litter before you pick your puppy up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dirty breeding quarters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not seeing the dam and\/or sire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While breeders and buyers can become lifelong friends, sometimes it\u2019s just not a good fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust your gut feeling and if either party seems too controlling or irresponsible, you can always just walk away and find a new buyer or seller.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your friends, dog trainers or licensed veterinarians for breeder recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website reviews are a good indicator too, but remember that they can be fake, so take everything with a grain of salt and contact\/visit the breeder yourself to get a feeling for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you read all the way to the bottom! If you&#8217;re here then you did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One more question for you, would you like to see a sample puppy contract?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have puppy contracts we signed when getting a puppy and contracts we used when Raven had her litters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have dog adoption contracts we&#8217;ve used when working with different rescues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to see any of these contracts leave me a message in the comment section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you&#8217;ve worked with a puppy contract tell me if we missed anything. 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