I bought my first breeding female on a mentoring contract. My dog (co owned wth my mentor) took her kennel name, used one of her line for stud and she was entitled to one puppy back from the first litter. As it turned out, we hooked up together and she does the showing and I do the breeding. But it is a wonderful way for a newbie to learn the art of breeding and showing quality show dogs. I would have hated to get into all this any other way! |