Contracts With Breeders - continues

Some contracts with breeders are about co-ownership of the dog.  There are many reasons why a breeder will request you sign this type of contract.  It could be the breeder wants to show the dog, like in the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class.  The breeder may also want control regarding the breeding, such as; when, who, and where. It may also be a matter of economics, sharing the expenses of showing and breeding a dog.

I would caution anyone with the co-ownership contracts.  There are so many unforeseen events that can come up and they won't be written into that original agreement.  With these types of contracts, it is not usually a 50/50 level of ownership and responsibility; this can cause problems.

Don't ever agree to an oral contract with a breeder regarding co-ownership, spay/neuter policies, dog sold only as a pet or the opposite sold only as a show dog.  If a breeder is requesting any of this; then get it in writing.  Save yourself heartache and money on down the road.