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by Don Corleone on 20 November 2010 - 22:11

I find it interesting when people sell an older dog and make a contract or state that that person cannot resell the dog. It's the do as I say, not as I do rule. I can understand it with puppies, but how can you tell someone that it is OK for me to sell this dog for personal reasons, but you may not. Here's where it gets more interesting. You trust them with the dog, but they are not as wise in re-homing a dog like you. Only you know how to find a loving home for the dog you no longer want, but the home you find must be under contract because you do not trust them to be a better owner than yourself.

by Red Sable on 20 November 2010 - 23:11

LOL, I know. I won't sign a contract.

by ShadyLady on 20 November 2010 - 23:11

It's your dog. You should be able place/sell the dog if it's not the dog you expected...or down the line, you want to cut your dog numbers down to bring in another dog.

Actually, I don't understand it with puppies, because a puppy that doesn't turn out to be what you wanted, should be OK to re-home as well. Puppies are a big unknown and washout all of the time.

Either way, the breeder or person putting the owner under contact should help the new owner re-home/sell the dog.

So, the new owner has to be stuck with a dog they don't like? The breeder or original seller surely didn't go that route.

by Pirates Lair on 20 November 2010 - 23:11

Could be "Greed" Don, they tried to sell it but couldn't, so they market the dog as wanting a good home for it.

While thinking that you may be able to sell it, usually because that is exactly what they would do.

I guess I'm to old, I still believe in the honesty of giving your word and holding to it.

In the end, enforcing a Contract will generally cost you more than what you would have sold the dog for.

Kim

by nonacona60 on 20 November 2010 - 23:11

Although I do use contracts for an older dog under certain circumstances, I am a firm believer with any contract, that the worth of a contract is only as good as the people who sign them.... The only reason I would try to enforce a contract is to prevent the dog from going into a shelter or to make the buyer aware that he is not stuck with the dog, I am always wiling to take it back or if they cannot keep the dog long enough to find the proper home..JMO

by ShadyLady on 20 November 2010 - 23:11

Contracts are only as good as the people who sign them. No argument there.

I wouldn't want any of my dogs/puppies going into a shelter either and for that, the breeder/seller should be the backup and I do impress upon people to let me know when they need help and I will be there.

However, giving the new owner a hard time about re-homing or selling a dog they bought is wrong and not rooted in reality...not to mention hypocritical.

by beetree on 20 November 2010 - 23:11

I tend to agree because then it's more like you are leasing the dog, not owning the dog.

by Guppyfry on 21 November 2010 - 01:11

Well, if you don't agree with the contract, you don't have to buy from that breeder. I can understand that some breeders would want to keep tabs on where their dogs end up, and if they change hands too often, they can too easily loose track.

Don, did you want to buy an older dog that showed a lot of potential, but could not because the owner had a contract from the breeder with right of first refusal?

by michael49 on 21 November 2010 - 02:11

Don, I find it interesting also, what exactly is the right of first refusal? Sounds more like let me see the dog and see how it has progressed, I might want it back and I might not, if I don't then you can rehome it with someone else. I would be more impressed with the breeder contract that states if you get rid of the puppy/dog it must be returned to me period. Michael

by nonacona60 on 21 November 2010 - 02:11

How can a contract on a dog to make sure that it doesn't end up in a shelter or the wrong home be considered leasing or controlling? I would have no problem signing a contract, If I would be purchasing a dog, and the seller/breeder's contract states that if I can't keep the dog, I agree to notify them so they can help me find a home for the dog if I can't do it on my own. If I couldn't keep the dog, does it really matter if the seller helps me find a home or I do it on my own.......If the contract reads that the seller/breeder demands the dog be return so they can get it back for the purpose of selling it for their profit of the sale, than in my opinion, I feel that would be a controlling contract..

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