We are purchasing a golden retriever puppy from a very respected breeder. The breeder has asked if we would allow them to show this puppy. The breeder would choose the puppy that appears to be the best for showing, if one of the litter falls into that category, prepare the puppy to show, and take it for an occasional weekend for showing. Our primary goal, by far, is to get the best family dog possible, but we may be okay with the dog being gone for an occasional weekend away if he would be better socialized, groomed, more attractive, etc... We have no real ability or time to show a dog ourselves at this time.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of arrangement? Is there anything we should ask for as part of the agreement? We want to make sure that this would be an appropriate thing to do and that we don't get into something that we shouldn't. Again, though we have no real ability or time to show a dog ourselves, we may have some interest in the future on doing a breeding, if the dog would be a worthy sire. We want to keep our minds open to the breeder's proposal, but want to become as knowledgeable as possible before making the decision so that we, the breeder, and our future family member will all be happy. This is a very expensive and significant purchase for us and any help you can give us with regard to things we should consider or make sure that we do is much appreciated!!!
Does anyone have any experience with this type of arrangement? Is there anything we should ask for as part of the agreement? We want to make sure that this would be an appropriate thing to do and that we don't get into something that we shouldn't. Again, though we have no real ability or time to show a dog ourselves, we may have some interest in the future on doing a breeding, if the dog would be a worthy sire. We want to keep our minds open to the breeder's proposal, but want to become as knowledgeable as possible before making the decision so that we, the breeder, and our future family member will all be happy. This is a very expensive and significant purchase for us and any help you can give us with regard to things we should consider or make sure that we do is much appreciated!!!