So, do you want the dog or the papers? Is your friend planning on breeding her?
Papers don't mean a thing, not really. Unless you're planning on breeding or showing, you don't need them.
When I got my Bella-boo, her papers were withheld by the breeder pending proof that she was spayed. The reason? They didn't want her bred. Good enough for me ... I didn't want to breed her anyway.
I got her spayed when she was old enough ... but never asked for her papers. Basically, papers are only proof of lineage, and necessary only if you plan to breed. I fell in love with the pup, not her pedigree.
You state that the original owner was a serious breeder who is retiring (herself and the dogs). It can very well be that she doesn't want the dogs continuing in a breeding program, and required proof of neutering. Rescue dogs are neutered; PoundPuppies are neutered. LOTS of dogs are neutered. As I see it, you're dealing with an overzealous individual who simply wishes to ensure that the original breeder's request is fulfilled.
YOU have the dog; SHE has the papers. If the papers aren't assigned a value to you, I don't see a problem. What am I missing? |