Key Elements of Dog Co-ownership Agreements Within the agreement, detailed financial arrangements ensure transparency and equity. Co-owners decide on the financial contributions required for the dog's care, including expenses related to food, veterinary care, grooming, and any unforeseen circumstances.
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So, many puppy contracts, or provisions of them, are not legally enforceable if they are unreasonable or micromanage the buyer.
Dog breeders who breed puppies to be sold as pets must be USDA-licensed if they have more than four breeding females and sell puppies wholesale, or sight unseen, to pet stores, brokers and/or online.
Many reputable dog breeders do require that buyers neuter or spay their dogs, especially if the dog is sold as a pet rather than for breeding purposes. This practice helps prevent overpopulation and ensures that the dog is not bred irresponsibly.
The co-owner keeps the puppy and is responsible for day-to-day food and vet bills, and entry fees for any sports they want to do, but the breeder covers any breeding related expenses, health testing, and costs of showing if they choose to show in conformation but the co owner isn't interested.
Co-ownership is when two or more people have their names as owners on a dog's AKC registration papers.
While AKC registration application forms provide for more than one owner, we recommend that co-ownerships be avoided. It has been our experience that purchasing a dog “outright” is preferable.