Partnerships......Where and how do you stand? - Page 1

I was wondering about your thoughts on partnerships with dogs. What the breeder is liable for and what the other party is liable for? IE: hip scoring, vets fees etc etc.

Dont do it stay solo you will be better off to just buy your own dog outright and make all yout own decisions. Saw too many big time squabbles on here about co-ownership, or as you call it partnership.

The partnership should be fully explained in a written contract between both parties, with as much detail as possible as far as: what is expected from who, who pays for what and how much, etc.? And very importantly, to what extent is each party legally liable for the actions of the dog in the case of damage, injury, or death to personal property, a person, or another animal? Whose kennel name will be used by the progeny? There are so many things that must be placed in writing to the end there are no later questions by either party. While many of us can work successfully with a gentleman's handshake agreement, partnerships are often not successful because of disagreements that arise, especially when the partners are separated by a great distance and have slightly different expectations for the dog. And the type of partnership is another issue. Is it between the breeder and the purchaser, just two (2) purchasers, the breeder and two (2) purchasers? I know that the first is probably the most common, especially for a breeder who wants a dog to be shown and scored, and have full control over the breeding privledges. As far as I am concerned, EVERYTHING must be placed in writing at the time of the agreement in order to best ensure a successful partnership. Bob-O

thank you for your replies I can see where a friend has gone wrong now. She has been stitched up totally now by her so called partner, financially and emotionally.

Best advice is don't do it if at all possible. You can not possibly cover, in a contract, all that can come up between parners! Debby

I would steer clear of it if you can. too messy. so many possible things to think of and get into a contract like that. If you do proceed though find a lawyer who is a specialist with these matters. A good regular lawyer may not be as UTD as you would want. you could spend a fortune having a "good" contract drawn up. I see lawyers who specialize in equine law perhaps you can find in a dog magazine a similar thing. Good luck

Many years ago in UK we had a written agreement with a very well known breeder of that time who had a partner also, the agreement was broken by him and not his partner, so hence one agreed an exchange and one did not. Whilst the battle went on I was reliably informed that if any agreement which is in writing is not registered with the UK Kennel Club then it not valid and cannot be acted upon by them, but I do believe that some of these agreements registered or otherwise can be used in Civil Court depending on the grievance. The moral of the story is DO NOT GO INTO PARTNERSHIP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES - we have seen long term friendships sink because of these.

Gsdlvr2 I totally agree with you,with your post, have you heard anything of the wedding of Funkman and Funkwoman? I think Balboan is going to be best man. Hope to see you there.

And the very charming Fly Gal, 4pack and lovely Harley! look forward to meeting all you ladies at the upcoming NUPTIALS!

I agree stay away from partnerships. LOL Have many dog people you see who think exactly alike and get along on what's best to do with a dog?