Cane Corso Guardian Contract

This Guardianship contract is between Diamondcrest Farms Inc (Hereafter called "Owner) and

This Guardianship contract is in regards to the following Cane Corso dog:

Guardian Requirements

1. Must be in a stable living situation with no plans to move in the next 6-7 years.
2. Must be within 1 hour of the Owner's home in Lithia, FL unless approved by Owner.
3. Must be willing to transport the dog to the Owner's home for breeding, reproductive vet appointments, whelping (females) and/or picture days.
4. Must have an escape proof fenced yard that is cleared of any potential hazards the dog could be injured or poinsoned by.
5. Must not own any intact (not spayed/neutered) dogs of the opposite gender to prevent accidental breedings, unless other arrangements are agreed to. 
6. Must not own any aggressive dogs.
7. Guardian must advise Owner of all animals in the home at any time. This is to include age(s), gender(s), breed(s) and spay/nueter status
8. Must be financially able to pay for the demands of having a dog. 
9. Must have the time and energy to give attention, affection and excercise daily.
10. Must reply promptly to communication from the Owner (within 48 hours)
11. Must successfully complete, at minimum, a Basic Obedience class and provide Owner with certificate of completion. ⭐️ $100 bonus to Guardian if a CGC is obtained at the end of class. 
12. Must advise the Owner immediately of any signs the dog (females) is coming in to heat. (Education has been provided on how to recognize the signs)
13. Must advise the Owner immediately of any serious health issues. Decisions on vet care should be made soley by Owner and Owner's vet. 
14. Must keep the dog contained in a way so as to prevent accidental (or on purpose) breeding by or to the guardian dog.

Length of Guardianship

Females - Guardianship will be in effect for 4 litters or 6 years of age (whichever happens first)

Males - 7 years of age

* Guardian dog may be retired early at the Owner's descretion.

Once the guardianship has been concluded, the dog will be spayed or neutered and all ownership will be turned over to the Guardian at that time.

Spay/Neuter shall be paid by the Owner if at least 5 puppies have been produced by the guardian dog and at a vet of the Owner's choosing. The Guardian will be responsible for cost of spay/nueter if the dog is removed from the program before producing at least 5 puppies.

 

Time away from the Guardian

Females: It should be expected that the female will be with the Owner for 1 week for breeding in most cases and for 5-6 weeks for whelping. The female needs to be returned to the Owner at least 1 week before expected due date or sooner if signs of early labor are present, and will be returned after weaning which is usually done when pups are 5 weeks old. The Owner may also need the female at other times, such as for picture taking or vet appointments, but that rarely would be more than 24 hours and is usually less.

Males: It should be expected that males will be with the Owner for 1-2 weeks per breeding. Usually 2 weeks notice will be provided, but rarely there may only be a day or two notice in the event of an emergency. The Owner may also need the male at other times, such as for vet appointments, pictures, or to collect.

 

Expenses

Owner - all reproductive vet care such as: Xrays, genetic testing, progesterone tests, c-sections, prenatal medication or supplements.

Guardian - all non-reproductive vet care such as: once yearly wellness exam, sick visits, injury (while with the Guardian), heartworm and flea medication, vaccines, etc. Food (approved by Owner), toys. (NO VACCINES, FLEA TREATMENT OR HEARTWORM MEDICATION DURING PREGNANCY OR FOR MALES NOTHING WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF BREEDING!)

***Owner reserves the right to take the dog to all vet and health related appointments.

Guardian Incentives

Free puppy/dog (of the Owner's choice) with participation in the Guardian Program!

Males - Guardian will receive an incentive of $200 for successful breedings that produce less than 6 puppies and $400 for breedings that produce 6 or more puppies.

Females - Guardian will receive an incentive of $200 per puppy produced (not to exceed $1200 per litter)

$100 Bonus for any performance title (such as Canine Good Citizen, Rally, Scent work, Temperament, etc).

$$$ Additional bonuses may be offered to those that are easy to work with, dependable and require no reminders, reprimands or monitoring by the Owner.

2 free weeks of boarding per year (with availability and 2 weeks notice)

Copies of all photoshoots

Free spay/neuter after completion of full Guardianship Contract (if at least 6 puppies are produced by guardian dog)

Lifetime support, even after completion of the program! 

 

Opting Out of the Program

In the case that the Guradian wishes to opt out of the program for any reason, the dog must be returned to the Owner. A two week notice is appreciated, but not required.

* Opting out before completion of the program will always require return of the dog to the Owner.

** This dog is an integral part of the Owner's current and/or future breeding program and can not be released from the program until all contractual obligations have been met. This dog is irreplaceable to the Owner's business.

Accidental (or on purpose) Breeding Fine

In the event this dog is ever bred on purpose or on accident, without the Owner's consent, the Guardian dog will be returned immediately to the Owner and the Guardian will be required to pay damages in the amount listed in this contract (value) and $5000.00 per puppy produced. If it is a female that has been bred, all puppies will become the ownership of the Owner.

Death, Severe Injury, Loss, or Spay/Nueter prior to Owner's consent

Guardian - In the event of death, severe injury, or loss due to neglect, negligence or abuse, or the dog being spayed/neutered without Owner's consent, the Guardian will be required to pay the Owner the price (value) listed on this contract and return the dog immediately to the Owner, if not deceased. 

Examples include but are not limited to: Death via poisonous substance, ingestion of foreign material, animal attack, being hit by a motor vehicle, physical abuse, starvation or via uncontrolled climate (too hot or too cold).

 

Owner - In the unlikely event of death or life altering injury while in the Owner's care, the Owner will provide the Guardian with a replacement pup at no charge and no guardianship obligation. This will be a puppy of the Owner's choosing, color and gender are not guaranteed. Shipping (and cropping if applicable) will be the responsiblity of the Guardian. Replacement will be a pet puppy and will NOT have breeding rights or responsiblities.

Disqualification/Removal from the Guardian Program

• Proven or highly suspected neligence or abuse
• Failing to report when female is in heat
• Not providing regular updates and pictures/ video requested by Owner
• Losing the dog more than once
• Accidental or on purpose breeding of the dog without the Owner's written consent
• Failure to report suspected health problems, obesity or malnutrition
• Dog living in unsafe conditions either inside or outside
• Disregarding direct requests made by the Owner
• Making medical decisons without consent of the Owner
• Being unsupportive of the program
• Talking badly about the Owner or Owner's program
• Bad communication by not replying to the Owner within 48 hours.
• Doing anything to attempt to terminate a pregnancy or cause it to fail.

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