Reputable Breeders will Have Contracts/Gaurentees such as...

Contract and Guarantee:
-Guarantee given +1
........(Note: look very carefully at any guarantee. For example, if the breeder will replace your pup if it develops hip problems, but you have to return it to the breeder, could you give up your 2 year old dog, or would you decide instead to get expensive surgery without any financial help?)
-Contract available before sale +5
........-any co-ownership costs & responsibilities clearly spelled out and reasonable for you both +5
-Deposit required before you have the contract -5
-requires dog to be returned to her if you are unable to keep it, and spells out terms costs/refunds of the return +5
-sells a ***** as a breeding ***** with puppy back requirement to anyone - whether they are knowledgeable about breeding issues or not! -5
-does not urge you to breed a dog if you have no interest in a lifelong commitment to the dogs you might produce +5
-won't sell a breeding potential dog unless you demonstrate knowledge, and have breeding goals that work well with hers +5
-requires demonstration of breed knowledge, desire to learn more before breeding, and dedication to any pups produced before selling you a breeding potential pup +2
-Contract stipulates that dog will be assessed at 18 months or older before it is deemed suitable to breed +2
-If you want a show quality pup and are willing to pay for it, great! But if the breeder's contract requires you to complete the requirements for an AKC championship ("finish") the pup even if you don't wish to do so -5
-companion pup sold with limited registration, only +2
-companion pup sold with spay neuter requirement, only +2
-companion pup sold with Ltd reg, and sp/n req, both +5
-hip and elbow x-rays required by age of two +5

Re: Reputable Breeders will Have Contracts/Gaurentees such as...

ignore the +/-5 etc

Re: Reputable Breeders will Have Contracts/Gaurentees such as...

bumping for christine

Re: Reputable Breeders will Have Contracts/Gaurentees such as...

bump