Breeders and buyers.

[codmaster]

Originally Posted by Freestep

It's all about the contract--if you're buying a show prospect, the breeder may guarantee the pup against disqualifying faults. If the pup grows out with no DQ but simply doesn't win at dogshows, I don't think the breeder would be liable under said contract. I don't know if any breeder could guarantee a pup would grow up to WIN.

I have had some breeders actually do just that - a CH but only with older pups (8-9 mo and up) not little babies. Now what you do with a pup that didn't win was always a question.

Plus there were many conditions - including pro handler (their choice or sometimes themselves!), picking which (and how many shows) which judges, pro grooming and exercise, etc. etc.

[codmaster]

Originally Posted by robinhuerta

This is one of those topics that have many different opinions....
Being a buyer AND a breeder...I look at things from both perspectives (at least I try hard to.)
These are some of the things I expect reasonable for both parties involved.

1) as The Breeder: I am expected to produce and represent the best dogs that I can offer from my particular lineages. I am expected to provide for and nurture my dogs to the best of my ability. I am expected to make sure that all dogs/puppies are vet checked and healthy when they are taken home by their new families. I am expected to ensure the best possible "match" for both buyer & puppy/dog. I am expected to assist buyers with any questions or concerns that they may have regarding the dog/puppy I have placed into their homes. I am expected to acknowledge that "genetic issues" do arise in even the best breeding's, and I should work with the buyer to remedy the situation...

*Since I do not offer refunds in my contract, I do not expect a buyer to request one at a later date.*

2) as The Buyer: I expect my breeder to sell me a puppy that has been vet checked and healthy on the day I purchase him/her. I expect my breeder to have chosen the best "possible" match for me, knowing and seriously considering my wants and wishes for the future of my puppy/dog. I expect my breeder to sell me a dog/puppy with no disqualify faults or genetic defects (unless disclosed to me prior to sell). I expect my breeder to answer my questions regarding the further development of my puppy/dog (if I may have any).
Since breeders cannot actually guarantee the life my dog will have, I do not expect to blame them for any problems that my puppy/dog may face in development.
I expect my breeder to stand by any provisions that their contract may actually have.
*I have never expected a refund on any dog/puppy that I have purchased.*

*So there you have it.....my personal opinion on buyers and breeders.
One could easily add or minus things from it...but I'm a pretty basic person.
Treat as one wishes to be treated....

Great BALANCED response!


There are obviously good people and bad people who look for an edge on each side!

[MichelleYoo]

I've always guaranteed against "disqualifying faults" but beyond that I think it's unrealistic to have expectations that the pup will win or do very well. Pups change as they grow, that's why you pay less for an 8 wk old pup than for a 12 mth old started pup.

Beyond that, I think my contract really favors the buyer but is still fair to me. I've always tried to work with buyers beyond what my contract says and I think that as long as both sides are fair & reasonable then everyone can be happy. I think the most important thing is that buyers get to know and trust the breeder that they're buying from.