Registration
NON-BREEDING: Not every dog in a litter should be bred. Breeding is a big financial burden and can put the dog at risk. Therefore Nosam has chosen to restrict the breeding of their puppies in an effort to educate Puppy Buyers as well as protect and maintain the integrity of the breed.
Buyer understands that we do not sell puppies with breeding rights or furnish puppies to homes for breeding. In order to protect our lines, we retain the right to place all puppies on non-breeding contracts. Buyer agrees and understands that the dog will be registered on an AKC or NAVHDA non-breeding Limited Registration will not be reversed unless the specifications to do so are met.
Buyer understands the dog will NOT be permitted to produce ANY litter during its lifetime and should be spayed/neutered by 2 years of age. Proof of spay/neuter should be sent to Nosam by 24 months of age. Any other arrangements may only be made with the Seller’s written consent. Any puppies produced will be the property of Nosam Kennels.
Puppies are sold on limited registration and must meet the requirements for this to be released at the breeder's discretion.
If a dog sold on limited registration is bred we will not consent to registration with ANY register including AKC (American Kennel Club) for the resulting litter(s). Limited Registration means that the dog cannot produce registered offspring unless the breeder revokes the limited status. Nosam Kennels will happily revoke the limited status and provide full breeding registration after you meet our criteria.
Breeding:
The requirements for releasing full breeding registration are to meet one of the Hunting Ability requirements and all the health requirements.
Not all dogs should be bred, as breeders, Nosam Kennels understands this. There
are risks involved when breeding dogs, including the health and mortality of the female and puppies. Therefore, Nosam Kennels has chosen to limit the registration of their puppies in an effort to educate Puppy Buyers as well as protect and maintain the integrity of the breed.
If the Puppy Buyer wishes to breed their puppy, the Puppy Buyer agrees to health testing, testing, and titling, as well as physical examination/evaluation and temperament testing/evaluation
before Nosam Kennels will lift limited registrations. The decision will be made
together on whether the dog in question should be bred. Ultimately, we hold our Puppy Buyers to the same standards we hold ourselves when determining if a dog should be bred and that it would be an improvement to the breed.
Hunting Ability
One of the following hunting tests or trial accomplishments must be met to release full registration & breeding rights.
- NAVHDA Natural Ability: Prize III or higher
- NAVHDA Utility: Prize III with 175 points or higher
- AKC Junior Hunter or above
- NSTRA Champion
Health
All of the following health requirements must be met to release full registration.
- Certified as being free of hip dysplasia through PENNHIP.
- Certified as being free of Elbow dysplasia through OFA (GSP or Bracco)
- Certified as being free of autoimmune hypothyroidism through OFA.
-Certified as having Normal Eyes through OFA
-Certified as being free of Cardiac Disease at least by a practitioner
Be two years of age prior to being bred and be a good representative of the breed
A Separate contract will be signed for breeding rights once the dog has met the above criteria. Individual breeding contracts will be drawn out on a case-by-case basis.
Legal information:
• The Buyer agrees that this animal will not be used for breeding purposes unless a separate contract is drawn up on a case-by-case basis and Nosam lifts limited AKC. A $10,000 fine will be enforced for anyone who breeds their dog without written permission.
• Attorney fees related to this contract will be covered by the buyer's name above.
•All court procedures will be handled in Green County KY.
• Medical records have been provided to me and I understand all of these terms for the puppy. By signing below, I agree to these terms and conditions. I also understand that this document shall be enforceable in any court of law and any and all legal ramifications will take place in the State of Kentucky in Green County. This document shall be kept, with my signature, address, and phone number on file with NosamKennels a copy has been provided to me.
• Breeder hereby released from all future liability to Puppy Buyer with regard to the puppy. Puppy Buyer agrees that from the date they take possession of the puppy, Puppy Buyer accepts all liability for the actions of the puppy and holds Nosam Kennels harmless with regard to any and all third parties.
• If for any reason the health guarantee has been voided the rest of the contract will remain intact.
• No other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, are made under this contract except as stated herein.
A hard copy of this contract will be signed when the buyer meets in person.