Would you think it reasonable to request a copy of a puppy sales contract before agreeing to purchase puppy or when deposit is paid?

Do any of you offer this initially or have a problem if it is requested?

In fact, is it a reasonable request?

Would you be suspicious of the breeder if they refused?

Not unreasonable at all.  I send my potential new owners a copy prior to them visiting the puppies.

Yes, I would be very dubious if my request was turned down

Thanks, just what I thought.

I certainly show my puppy owners the contract when they first visit, but this time have sent it to the potential new owners.

Would you be suspicious of the breeder if they refused?

I would not buy if they did not. Remember that >in law< a dog/puppy is classed as 'property', so, ''who owns the property''.

https://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/legal-help/dog-ownership-laws