Co-owning is definately not brokering! Brokers dont keep tabs on the dogs they sell nor do they care what happens to the dogs after they are gone.
Co-ownership is a great way for a serious newbie to get a start in breeding/showing great representations of the breed without having to struggle with failed breeding attempts with sub-standard dogs trying to produce a show/quality dog. Its also a great way for a good breeder to get alot of offspring into the show ring and protect great bloodlines from getting into the mill/byb circle.
Most co-ownerships require the new owner to show the dog/bitch even if a handler is needed. All offspring can only be sold on spay/neuter/AKC limited registration. The new owner(newbie) and the co-owner are the only people that can breed the off-spring unless arrangements are made with the co-owner first. Usually the puppies belong to the new owner(newbie) and the co-owner does not foot the expenses of showing/vet care/food/etc but is allowed to breed to the dog for no fee.. Its like totally owning a dog but with a few strings attached!
But like with any contract, you need to enter it with eyes wide open! You may end up co-owning a dog with the wicked witch of the west!!LOL |