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Originally Posted by goldenray Unfortunately you learned the hard way as so many newcomers do. But no one should be ripped off so badly. This is a shame against show exhibitors, but those that don't have the best are desperate to sell their dogs.
As you've learned there are show dogs and then there are SHOW DOGS. No one is going to get a quality show dog without a strict contract. Because those of us that have had the dedication to stick it out, have strict contracts. We've been burned and we are more careful. Anyone that truly cares and is breeding for themselves, and not to have show dogs to sale, won't mind. I don't hesitate to sign a strict contract. Just keep plugging away.
These are my beloved babies, not a business to me and when I make a wrong choice, which I have in the past. Who suffers most? Even though it tears me apart, unfortunately my dogs suffer most. It is up to me to make sure their homes are wonderful.
As a small breeder, occasionally I will place a wonderful dog in a show home of a friend with my strict contract, but I don't breed a lot of dogs, as I am breeding for me. In fact to be quite frank, almost all my showdogs are placed spayed/neutered as pets. |
Hi Cher! Did I ever learn a hard lesson. If it weren't for Dr Hutch who evalutates my puppies and has trained me from day one what is acceptable and what is not I'd probably be set back a lot farther.
The puppy with the grade three was not even from a show breeder, not even close. But I didn't want to sign a co-ownership or show, I just wanted to breed. Well I guess you can say I paid dearly from that mistake....I will be adding a male to my program in the furture (next yr or two) I know what I want in looks and health and I have NO Problems signing a co-ownership and showing ..in the long term it's a small price to pay!