Vantage
Well-Known Member
@blackshadow Thanks for the very thorough response! So a couple of things here; you have a very solid point, as much as I would love to have a solid black or blue pup, I would much rather have a pup that would be a better fit for my family and I. I have expanded my search for a breeder to the States as well (But will also continue searching Canada), and would prefer to find the closest (RESPONSIBLE**) breeder, thus having a shorter flight for the pup if shipping is the only option I find. I do see you (Black Shadow) as a possible option, however I do not want to jump on the first breeder I find as a possibility. I will continue to do research, read up on your some more (and possible talk some more), as well as other possible breeders. Once I have made a decision, I would be glad to fill out a puppy application and do further specific-talks!I did look into BeachCaste K9, unfortunately they are 6+ hours away from me. However I will possible exchange emails or phone calls and see if they can also provide me with more information, as well another highly reputable training closer to my area (also greatly experienced with Molosser breeds) for when I do get my pup!As long as the microchip contains BOTH parties information I would have no problem with that! One thing I am having trouble coming to terms with is Neuter Vs. Co-Own. I can completely understand any responsible, great breeder, wanting to protect their breed and line of pups, thus asking respective owners to neuter their pets. However I am really, how should I put this, on the edge - when it comes to neutering my pup. (My male Yorkie is also intact. I once had a lady approach me on the street while walking him, and ask me to use him as a stud, I said absolutely not. (Umm, A, I don't know you. B, I'm not interested.) She offered me one pup out of the respective littler, but I had no interest in such activities.) However there are quite a few things that worry me with a co-ownership. I would be fine if it was "I must contact you and have your agreement and signature, if I was to consider breeding my pup", as I have no interest in doing so. But I would not want the breeder to contact me and say, "hi I want to breed the stud I sold you, we need to take possession of him from x amount of time. Will you ship him back to us, or meet us half way so we can take him from you." Just as I have no problem signing "that the breeder can take the puppy if there are obvious signs of neglect" as well (my favourite entrepreneur, Mr. McMahon would put it) "No chance in H3!!"...I would ever neglect any animal. Or that I would return the pup to the breeder if I was going to surrender him, as once again "No chance in H3!!".... that I would surrender a pup once I welcomed him to my family.So I take it, this would have to be discussed and clearly outlined in the contract with the prospective breeder. Or I would have to come to terms with neuter him once he is older. One of the two.