Southern Bayou Poodles and Doodles Stud Service Contract

This Stud Service Contract (“Agreement”) is made on this ___ day of ___________, 20, between:

  • Stud Owner / Breeder: Southern Bayou Poodles and Doodles (“Stud Owner”)

  • Dam Owner: ____________________________________________ (“Dam Owner”)

Collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

1. Identification of Dogs

Stud Dog:

  • Registered Name: ____________________________________________

  • Breed: Poodle / Doodle (circle one)

  • Color: ____________________________________________

  • Registration #: ________________________

  • Microchip #: __________________________

  • DNA / Genetic Testing: ☐ Completed ☐ Pending

Dam (Female):

  • Registered Name: ____________________________________________

  • Breed: Poodle / Doodle (circle one)

  • Color: ____________________________________________

  • Registration #: ________________________

  • Microchip #: __________________________

  • DNA / Genetic Testing: ☐ Completed ☐ Pending

 

 

 

2. Stud Fee

The total stud service fee is $_________.

Payment Terms:
☐ Full payment due at the time of breeding.
☐ Half deposit of $_________ due at breeding, remaining balance due upon confirmed pregnancy.
☐ Pick of the litter (in lieu of stud fee), if agreed in writing by both parties.

All payments must be made in full prior to registration paperwork being released.

3. Breeding Arrangements

  • Breeding will be conducted via:
    ☐ Natural Ties
    ☐ Artificial Insemination (AI)
    ☐ Side-by-Side Collection
    ☐ Chilled or Frozen Semen Shipment

  • The Dam Owner is responsible for all costs associated with progesterone testing, AI procedures, shipping, and veterinary expenses related to breeding.

  • The Dam must be brought to the Stud Owner in good health and in heat, ready for breeding.

  • A negative Brucellosis test within 10 days of breeding is required.

4. Stud Owner Responsibilities

  • Ensure the stud dog is in good health and free from communicable diseases.

  • Provide proof of health testing and registration information.

  • Provide up to two (2) breedings per heat cycle to ensure best chances of conception.

  • If breeding does not result in a confirmed pregnancy, one repeat breeding will be offered on the next heat cycle (no additional stud fee).

    • Repeat breeding must occur within 12 months of the original breeding date.

    • If the Dam changes ownership, the repeat breeding is void.

 

5. Dam Owner Responsibilities

  • Provide proof of Dam’s health, vaccination records, and negative Brucellosis test.

  • Ensure Dam is in good physical condition and free from parasites and communicable disease.

  • Inform Stud Owner of the Dam’s heat cycle and timing.

  • Transport the Dam for breeding or coordinate AI as agreed.

  • Pay all agreed fees on time.

6. Live Puppy Guarantee

A live puppy guarantee is offered for this breeding.
If the Dam fails to whelp at least two (2) live puppies, a single repeat breeding will be offered at no additional stud fee.

No refunds will be given.
Stud Owner is not responsible for veterinary fees or complications during pregnancy, whelping, or after delivery.

7. Registration

Once the Dam Owner has fulfilled all payment obligations, the Stud Owner will provide the required paperwork to register the litter with the appropriate registry.

8. Liability and Risk

  • The Dam Owner is responsible for all veterinary and emergency costs associated with the Dam during breeding, pregnancy, and whelping.

  • The Stud Owner agrees to provide safe and appropriate handling during breeding.

  • The Stud Owner is not liable for injury or death of the Dam during breeding, except in cases of gross negligence.

  • If the Dam is housed with the Stud Owner, all reasonable care will be taken, but breeding is done at the Dam Owner’s risk.

 

9. Ownership

  • The Stud Dog remains the property of Southern Bayou Poodles and Doodles at all times.

  • No breeding rights are transferred as part of this agreement.

  • The Dam Owner may not use the Stud Dog’s name, likeness, or pedigree for any purpose outside of the agreed breeding without written permission.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Louisiana.

11. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

12. Signatures

Stud Owner:
Southern Bayou Poodles and Doodles
Name: ________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________
Date: ___________________

Dam Owner:
Name: ________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________
Date: ___________________