How does co-ownership work with a registered purebred puppy or dog? What are the main benefits/drawbacks?

Answer 1

I will only sell show/breeding potential puppies on a co-ownership. It helps ensure that things are done PROPERLY with the dog, and that it is not bred until I say it should be. People tend to say they want a show/breeding pup, but then do not want to show or do health clearances...just breed. That is NOT an option. Usually, there is an agreement as to who pays for what, and who gets what. Like if we split handler fees,health clearance fees, and I do grooming....I may get second and fourth pick of a pup from any litter, or half of two stud fees if it is a male. That way, we both benefit. I guess the draw back, is that if you want to do what YOU want to do and do not want to follow any rules, you may not like it. People think they are paying for a dog and not having control over it. Well, in that case, buy a pet quality dog on a limited registration. Good breeder try and protect their stuff from people that want to breed improperly.

I have purchased dogs on a co-ownership before and have sold several on co-ownership. If the pup doesn't turn out, or the people decide they do not want to go that route anymore....they get it altered and then they get sole wonership. End of story. It is a great way to get into showing or breeding when you have no or little knowledge.
The people who complain are the ones that don't want to follow rules and are also the ones that most good breeders won't sell to anyway!!!!

Answer 2

How Does Co Ownership Work

Answer 3

many many breeders co-own their pups,, therefore ensuring them that if you are not taking care of your pet, they have claim... also, many breeders like to co own a prospective "show quality" pup,,, it is very hard to know if a pup will grow up to be show quality at 8 weeks.... there are no drawbacks... "registered" purebred puppy in all actuality means nothing.. it simply means that the breeder submitted to AKC papers from the sire and dam of said litter.. this is solely based on the honor system,,, papers only cost about 12$ from the AKC.. co- ownership shows that the breeder cares

Answer 4

Usually this is something that people who own show dogs do.
There are many different reasons why. Sometimes two people breed one's female to the other's male so they would want to co-own the puppies.
Sometimes an owner allows the handler to co-own the dog being shown. Sometimes in a case of one person dieing so the other can do whatever necessary with the dog. And sometimes just a kindness shown to a friend to add their name on the registration papers.

Answer 5

you can make it work how ever you want it to. i know two people that co-own an aussie. one is going to train it for agility, and the other is going to train it for freestyle. they have agreed on where it lives, when the training is done, and who is responsible for the vet bills, food etc.
even if you are best of friends, i would get a contract between the two of you.
my AKC registered schippperke is co-owned with the breeder, because she was being shown, but i moved out of the state, and i have always had custody, so the breeders name is still on the papers, but she doesn't do anything with her.

Answer 6

ALL the details MUST be spelled out in the CONTRACT!!!

***ALL**** the "what ifs" MUST be resolved & WRITTEN DOWN-***3*** copies!-BEFORE being signed.

Co-ownership can be great *IF* both parties know EAXCTLY what's involved.
It can get a novice into showing a GOOD dog & get another dog out BEING shown for the breeder.
It can be a nightmare if the parties disagree months down the road.

Answer 7

Co-ownerships contracts can vary alot. It depends on the indiviuduals. I have had wonderful co-ownerships, but there are many horror stories out there.

Make sure EVERYTHING is spelled out in the contract so that their isn't disagreements later. Is this a person you know and trust?

Answer 8

I have no reason to consider it. I have only heard horrible stories. I am not sure how it works and have no desire to find out.