Can a breeder tell you not to breed your puppy? Yes. Breeders will often sell puppies on no breeding contracts.Contracts are a parting-shot opportunity to share their philosophy, advice, and expectations about the dog they are entrusting to you. Fortunately, my breeder did not have me sign such a deal. Read everything you need to know about how to adopt a shelter pet from Fulton County Animal Services including FAQs, the adoption process and fees. This is done to keep dogs out of shelters. It depends on the sequence of events, it depends on how you came to find this breeder and what, if anything, the breeder's website says about breeding rights. Breeding rights cover your ability to breed and register the puppies of a bloodline born as part of the American Kennel Club (AKC) or other breeding clubs.