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         Going into something as serious as raising any breed requires a lot of knowledge, research, ongoing education, commitment and dedication, not to mention the huge responsibility of finding good homes! If you've read this far, I'm impressed. You may be surprised at how many will not be serious enough to research this far, to find our policy on this topic, and yet they request breeding rights. Not knowing our policy and yet wanting breeding rights is a red flag in my opinion. It tells me you have not researched it! Another red flag for me is the interested party wants breeding rights because they claim an "interest in training for competition" and so they 'need' the full rights to do so... 

FYI: you DON'T need 'Full' registration for entering any activity competition such as: Obedience, Tracking, Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Herding, Lure Coursing, Agility, Earthdog, etc. The only restriction of a Limited registration is for "Breed Competition", or in other words: "Conformation", which is a competition for breeding stock only. The lack of knowing this tells me the interested party has not looked into that very seriously, thus the 2nd red flag.  We do have past pups that have accomplished points in AKC or have some other achievements via AKC, and all but one are Limited registered. 

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So now that the excuses have been addressed, let's get serious.....I usually only give breeding rights to ethical breeders that are experienced with all that it requires and that take this responsibility seriously. (ALL breeding rights, whether to a professional or non professional, will go under our 'breeding rights contract'), so just check with me if this is something you're interested in .....

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1st step: GIVE ME NOTICE OF YOUR INTEREST RIGHT FROM THE START:
Breeding Rights requires a notice of interest up front. We get a lot of requests for 'breeding rights' ....but we do not condone puppy mill style breeding, nor random (often called "backyard") style of breeding, so a separate contract is involved in the rare occasions that we do agree to the breeding rights of a pup. This policy protects our pups so we are pretty strict with it.

Yes, I know, my contract is more involved than most, but I take my babies' futures seriously. I have had this conversation with my vet and vet staff,(a former German Shepherd show dog competitor)  and was given this suggestion on how to avoid the pitfalls that many dogs fall into when sold indiscriminately with full breeding rights, and so I stand firm on my policies. If you are cleared for breeding rights, I would hope that you take these considerations to heart with your future babies as well. If you still think I'm a little over-kill on this, go watch some videos of puppy mill life and you'll change your mind. I'm not against breeding rights with my pups, but I AM against 'irresponsible' breeding.

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UPDATE as of  2018  I have had to make adjustments again to the contract due to 3 cases  over the years.

1st case involved a buyer breeding his Limited Reg male. That eye opener caused all the limited registration papers to be held by me until proof of altering is submitted, Only then do I send the papers. ...

2nd case, A few years later I had another case, this time with a female with "full reg/breeding rights": They said they were having "trouble finding a qualified mate without having the proof of registration in hand to show the male owner". I knew that that could be a reasonable possibility, so trusting them, I gave them all the important information and numbers..... and I haven't heard from them since.

(and the most recent (in 2017?)  another co-owner contract! OMG! 

    BUT,....Others' dishonesty is not something I can control. I CAN however, learn from it! I look at life's 'negative' experiences as learning curves, so just as with other painful or hard experiences, it is a lesson learned!  I've now made adjustments to our "Breeding Rights" agreement to prevent that from happening again. 

 

   New "Full Reg. / Breeding Rights" policies:

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   Option1)  for Full Registration (Breeding Rights): ...$500 added cost up front, plus 1st pick from 1st litter. ... I remain owner (on paper only, the Buyer owns the dog itself, - similar to a co-owner situation) until the contract is fulfilled. Buyer can pick the name. --- Upon a breeding to the agreed upon mate, a signed "witness of the mating" is required, so I know you are willing to sign your name to verify such.) ... Prior to any breeding, I will share copies of the registration paperwork with any prospective mate owner to verify the validity of the registration, but all the important numbers will be obscured. This way any litter produced will only be able to be registered if I have been made aware of the breeding. Once all obligations are fulfilled, including the "pup back" and I have that pup in hand, I will sign off all interest and send the papers over to the buyer, free of any further interest from me, and you are on your own from there.

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   Option 2) (For experienced breeders) Buy the breeding rights outright in lieu of "pup back". Price will be determined by the cost of the pup that was originally purchased. (for instance if you bought your pup for $1250, that will be the "pup back" cost). Similar to the common "stud fee" that some use.

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I know these policies are not the average policies of other breeders, but I don't want any of my pups ending up in the wrong hands. Puppymill breeders are everywhere, BY breeders are as well and they don't bother to test or screen two dogs for health issues. I don't want any of my pups ending up in either of those lives.... I hope everyone can understand that. Too many OOPS litters end up overflowing the shelters and face being euthanized just because the human that bought them either didn't take this seriously or didn't care. 

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I don't encourage breeding for everyone/anyone. It's a HUGE responsibility that should not be taken lightly. My strict rules show my love and passion and protectiveness over my dogs. I'm strict, yes, more so than most other breeders, but it is possible for those serious enough to take this on. It IS a huge responsibility, and I've learned the hard way that that's the way it has to be in order to protect the future of my pups.

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Raising these fantastic dogs requires the willingness to never stop learning, the passion to keep improving in spite of the occasional hardships and heartbreaks, the always growing knowledge of the breed and it's history and health issues (every breed has them). In addition to the joys, it also comes with a lot of upsets, so it's not for everyone.

 

Some down sides of this passion are selecting the right mate, selecting the right families for the new babies, the sleepless nights, the long days, the worries when things aren't going as planned. But the positives are many as well; watching babies go from tiny little roly poly helpless newborns to playful loving and healthy pups, and the love returned by these babies and adult dogs is always such a joy. Knowing that the families they go to also benefit in so many ways, makes me feel useful and helpful to so many! A person needs to be completely passionate in their love for this breed in order to do it right. In my case, I am very passionate and couldn't have gotten over the "bumps", the let-downs, couldn't have grown without that passion. Besides the over all cost (which is substantial), there are so many things to consider, and the learning curves are not always pleasant. There are health issues not disclosed by some, and yes I've been victim to a couple, such as a female that consistently birthed umbilical hernia pups, another birthed a couple of megaesophagus pups (genetic). Some are minor issues, others not so minor. (Just FYI, those two females are no longer a part of our breeding program). Most breeders won't talk about these things, so be sure to just come out and ask them. I wish I had, and will always do so going into the future. (Being too trusting, not asking about some things will not do you any good. Don't be afraid to ask, a good breeder will be up front and honest, so just ask about these things. Ask what they changed  in order to prevent those hardships in the future. A good breeder will be happy you asked, they won't be irritated, and will be glad to share their knowledge. (I've been criticised for being too chatty and open, but I believe my families not only deserve, but WANT that openness so I continue to be open and sharing of my experiences. Please ASK questions!

 

There are so many aspects to doing a good job, and the responsibility of doing right by everyone involved, so I do not encourage just any "John or Jane Doe" to take this on. 

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Raising the best quality, loving, healthy dogs that are completely reliant on you for their care is a serious undertaking, not to be taken lightly. On that note, if you are thinking of breeding your dog, and have someone to guide you through every aspect of it, I do give Full registrations to those who are serious and can do it responsibly.    

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If you're not open about your interest in breeding up front, and are not willing to enter an agreement, how can I be sure that the pup will be properly cared for in it's future? Please don't ask for breeding rights AFTER an agreement to purchase, the answer will be "No". ( I've had that tried too!) This process is to ensure our babies do not end up with backyard breeders, or in puppy mills with very bleak futures. I hope everyone  understands.