Stud Dog Service
Contracts on stud dog service may differ on case by case basis but will include: *
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- if live cover female must be burocellosis tested and clear (male will also be tested)
- any offspring out of our male must have its/their tail(s) left natural
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Negotiable terms between breeders include but not limited to:*
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- stud fee (dependant on stud, dam, and type of service)
- guaranteed number of live birth puppies
- repeat breeding(s) if unsuccessful
- retention of full registration puppies by breeder(s)
- limited or full registration on remianing puppies
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* For full contractual terms on your individual stud service please email hartsprideaustralianshepherds@gmail.com
Guardian Dogs
Hartspride is only offering the placement of guardian stud dogs at this time
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​Contracts on Hartspride guardian dogs may differ on case by case basis but will include: *
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- guardian does not pay an adoption fee
- guardian is responsible for the regular needs and routine vetting of the dog
- guardian will feed TLC pet food and/or other agreed upon substitution
- guardian dog's tail, dew claws, and ears (if applicable) must remain natural
- guardian dogs remain legally owned by the breeder and/or registered owner(s).​
- failure to comply with contractual terms warrants the registered owner(s) the right to take back possession of the guardian dog from the guardian family
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Guardian breeding prospect terms include but not limited to:*
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- registered owner will pay for all breeding related health testing
- registered owner(s) will pay for insurance coverage until retirement from the breeding program
- registered owner will pay for all costs associated with breeding, semen collection / processing, and whelping / raising litter(s)
- guardian will keep the dog intact
- guardian will prevent accidental and/or unauthorized breeding
- guardian will make the dog accessible for health testing, semen collection, breeding, and whelping / raising of litter(s)
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* For full contractual terms on your individual guardian contract please email hartsprideaustralianshepherds@gmail.com