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06-25-2010, 06:52 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gainesville, VA
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| Breeder question So I got my puppy 3 weeks ago from a sensational breeder. I did some research (of course I didn't know half of the things that I know now) but the only puppies she bred were yorkies, they were ALL well taken care of, AKC certified and I believe she has a waiting list for puppies as she doesn't breed a ton at a time. Here's her website: Shadow's Retreat | 703-327-6454 Oliver has ALL his papers and I was able to meet his mommy and daddy which I liked so I know what Ollie might look like. My question is, his breeder had stated in the contract and told me that right around the time he is of the age to get neutered I have to bring him back to her to see if she wants to use him as a stud. If she DOES want to use him then I am not allowed to neuter him and she will pay me $100 for each time she uses him as a stud. I don't really know too much about this sort of thing and it didn't seem so bad at the time (and I was SOO in love with Oliver that I had to have him!!) so I agreed but now I'm hoping I didn't make the wrong decision. Is this normal for breeders to want their puppies to be studs? If so, is it harmful to them in anyway? I honestly don't think he will be used as he was the little runt of the litter but I fell in love with him regardless and wanted to take him with me Also, for all you experts out there that know a lot more than I do on what to look for, does her website look legit and does she seem like a good breeder? Thanks so much guys for all your help! |
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06-25-2010, 07:16 AM | #2 |
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| No, the people I know sell all their pups with spay/neuter contracts or spayed/neutered already. Sometimes one will go to someone they trust for show, but does not leave till the pup is much older and co-ownership is done, so both parties know the quality of the yorkie and responsiblities. I feel for you having to be tied to her, for breeding your male. Looks like she is getting all the benefits without the work. I am glad that she is waiting to make a decision on his quality, but I feel for you. Looks like she will most likely use him if she needs to. Intend seems to be breeding. Once a male is used as a stud, they do start marking. You will need to be prepared for this, if he ends up being used as a stud. Also who is actually financially responsible in this case, if some of the pups he may produce end up having health problems, her or you or both. This should be spelled out in the contract. You did sign this agreement with her and sounds like you are bound to it. I would not have gone for this. I hope she decides not to use him for breeding, so your little guy can be neutered and be loved as your pet. This way he is all yours! Hoping for the best for you. P.S. Runts can grow to be the largest in the litter. You really cannot depend on him being the runt. Also some breeders out there, love the small males for breeding. I know crazy! Maybe you could go back to her and tell her you rethought this and do not care about the 100. stud bonus and just want him neutered. Maybe she will go for it. It is worth a try. Last edited by topknot; 06-25-2010 at 07:18 AM. |
06-25-2010, 07:21 AM | #3 |
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| Aw thanks, yeah that's what I'm worried about....I don't know what using him a stud would entail and I don't know what reprocussions this would cause. What does marking mean? See I wish I had been more educated on these things prior to signing any contract...that was really foolish of me. I did the research on Yorkies but not as much on breeder's contracts and such. Guess I'm too trusting Thanks for your help though! |
06-25-2010, 07:24 AM | #4 | |
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06-25-2010, 07:25 AM | #5 | |
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06-25-2010, 07:31 AM | #6 |
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| Aww yeah now I'm worried! I'd seriously even be willing to pay her NOT to use him if that's what it took for me to get out of this contract. I'm really upset I agreed to something I knew nothing about Maybe I'll give her a call although maybe I won't and she'll just forget all about me.... |
06-25-2010, 07:35 AM | #7 | |
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06-25-2010, 09:17 AM | #8 | |
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You have a wild contract. Sure, let you live with a stud dog she sold you as a pet. You want a pet, a stud isn't the same. Pets are cleaner. | |
06-25-2010, 10:15 AM | #9 |
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| So sorry you didn't ask this before you bought him. You really do not want a stud dog as your pet. Who determins when it is time for him to be neuterd? Even if she chooses not to use him as a stud, you really want to have him neutered before he reaches puberty. Once he hits puberty he will start marking and even if he is neutered later, he might not stop. If you are really stuck on him, ask her if she would let you out of that contract for additional money. My guess is she really doesn't want to lose the sale so she will go for it. |
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06-25-2010, 10:25 AM | #11 |
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| One of my grooming clients some years back bought a male very cheap...but the catch was, she had to allow the "breeder" to use him for stud. Well, that male was used as many as 2 times a month for several months...I would groom him after the "breeder" kept him at her home for breeding because...he came back matted and dirty..what a nightmare...so my client had him neutered and told the "breeder" to sue her...she never heard from her again. There was no end to the stud agreement...she could have used him for years. |
06-25-2010, 10:34 AM | #12 | |
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I'm guessing the person would not sue over this, but getting it out in the open would make me few better, than to always wonder if she was going to sue. This lady does not have show dogs. So it's not like she was planning to make a champion out of him. | |
06-25-2010, 10:46 AM | #13 |
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| I'm so glad that you consented to this questionable agreement. As a breeder you place a dog as a pet or a breeding dog. There is no inbetween as she has requested. Explain to her your misgivinings about using a pet for stud service and that as an owner, you will end up handling the behavior of a stud dog, something that a qualified/reputable breeder should do.
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06-25-2010, 11:19 AM | #14 | |
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06-25-2010, 11:27 AM | #15 | |
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Thanks Jeanie for catching that....you could have corrected me publically.
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