How to Write a Stud Dog Service Contract

A stud dog service contract is an important document for the owners of both dogs. It will establish in writing what both parties have agreed to and will spell out any stipulations, so that there will not be any questions later. Without a contract, there is no written proof of the agreement and that could lead to problems down the line.

1. Write down the breeder's name address and contact information on the top section.


2. Follow the breeder's information with information about the female dog. This should include her registered name, her registration numbers for AKC, CKC or any other organizations that she has been registered with. Her Dam and Sire's names. Also her owner's name and telephone number.


3. Write the same information about the stud dog on the next section of the contract. In addition to all of the information from above, you will also want to include dates of mating and expected whelping date.


4. List the conditions that the stud owner agrees to. This will include care that will be given to the female dog, compensation and agreeing to turn over any information on previous generations in the stud's family.


5. List the conditions that the owner of the female agrees to.


6. Sign this area of the contract. The stud owner signs and dates under their section and the female's owner signs and dates under their section.


7. Determine conditions on the last section of the contract. These can include what constitutes a litter. If one puppy is considered a litter, it should be written here. If the stud will come back if only one puppy is born, it should be written here. How many times the stud will return if pregnancy does not take place should also be documented.


8. Sign this area of the contract. Both parties will sign this area.