A Pem breeder whose dogs I have admired for awhile has a really strict co-ownership agreement on her dogs.
I'm looking for a show quality male, so not only do I have to pay for 100% of the care, training, health, show related costs and health clearances, she has a clause in her co-ownership agreement stating she is allowed to use her co-owned males at stud to any dog she owns or co-owns, free of charge, AND receives 50% of the stud fees I would receive for the use of him to outside bitches.
I really don't think I'm willing to sign that. As much as I admire her dogs, I'm going to end up feeling resentful and used, which is not at all the way I want to feel about my dog's breeder.
Does this sound normal to anyone?
I mentioned it to another pem breeder and she didn't think it sounded too unreasonable at all.
I understand there's a huge investment in breeding dogs, and I have no problem getting health clearances and titling the dog, nor would I have a problem with him getting one complimentary use on a owned or co-owned bitch, but whenever she wants to?? And money back on outside breedings? That sounds like a cash grab to me.
The terms are, unfortunately, non-negotiable, and since she has the nicest dogs in my immediate area (and almost the entirety of my country), I think I may end up importing from outside the country, but I'm worried it's going to be like that with quality Pem breeders worldwide.
My hunt for my 'perfect puppy' has been going horribly so far. Maybe someone has a recommendation for a breeder with nice quality Pems who is FAIR?
