Male Dogs:  The Guardian may propose breeding matches to the Breeder and will have any mate gene tested and hip and elbows checked with OFA or Penn Hip x-rays.  If the dog has a merle gene, it will not be paired with another dog with a merle gene.  Both dogs will be tested for brucellosis.  The Guardian will receive half of the profits and the Breeder the other half (usually $550 each/$1,100 total). 

Male Dogs:  The Breeder may use the dog for breeding purposes at any time with at least 24 hours notice (local guardians within 30 miles of Des Moines).  For distant guardians (within 2-3 hours of Des Moines, the Guardian will receive ¼ of profits for matches set up by the breeder.  They will need to transport the dog to a local match or the match has to come to them. 

Female Dogs:  The Guardian may propose breeding matches to the Breeder and will have any mate gene tested and hip and elbows checked with OFA or Penn Hip x-rays.  If the dog has a merle gene, it will not be paired with another dog with a merle gene.  Both dogs will be tested for brucellosis.  The Guardian will raise the litter and receive 80% of the profits from the litter. 

Female Dogs:  The Breeder may match the dog (spring/summer litters only if preferred by the Guardian) and the Guardian agrees to raise the litter if they would like.  You need a fenced yard or to live in the country to raise pups.  The Guardian will receive 3/4 of the profits from the litter. 

Female Dogs with Guardians that cannot raise a litter (local only preferably):  The Guardian agrees to allow the Breeder to keep the dog temporarily for breeding and whelping purposes.  No profits are shared in this scenario. 

No Guardians more than 2-3 hours away from Des Moines.  We are happy to sell breeding prospects and provide mentorship to anyone outside that distance.  

Female Dogs:  Spayed at 8 years of age at the Breeders expense.  This ends the contract.