Co-Owns / Puppy Raisers

Co-owning Females

I am open to co-owns within the state of Tennessee, ideally within two hours drive.
 

How it works:

• We know not every dog will be breeding quality. Should this happen, it is discussed in the contract.

• There is a section in the contract discussing how we split breeding rights.

• Co-owner must attend puppy classes or bring the puppy to club(s).

• Co-owner must show some initiative and earn at least one acceptable title in a major venue (bitesport, herding, and scentwork*). Scentwork titles must be to an intermediate level and not just simple introductory or novice level titles, and bitework must be more than the BH/FO/PA (PDC is excluded due to the bitework in the introduction level). This can be waived for an active SAR or Police K9 dog of course.

• As the co-owner, I must be able to come pick up the dog for shows and training functions, such as herding assessments, UKC shows/trials, and AKC trials. This allows me to assess the dog's drives and versatility.

• All co-owned dogs must be muzzle trained.

 

 

 

Co-owning Males

I am open to co-owns within three states of Tennessee, ideally to homes in southern states.
Studs have more range because males can be semen collected, or we can meet at a show to do a breeding. 
I prefer they go to homes with serious interest in titling in one or more sports, because it is easier to title a dog that isn't coming into season.

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How it works:

• We know not every dog will be breeding quality. Should this happen, it is discussed in the contract.

• There is a section in the contract discussing how we split breeding rights.

• Co-owner must attend puppy classes or bring the puppy to club(s).

• Co-owner must show some initiative and earn at least two acceptable titles in a major venue (bitesport, herding, and scentwork*). Scentwork titles must be to an intermediate level and not just simple introductory or novice titles, and bitework must be more than the BH/FO/PA (PDC is excluded due to the bitework in the introduction level). This can be waived for an active SAR or Police K9 dog of course.

• As the co-owner, I must be able to come pick up the dog for shows and training functions, such as herding assessments, UKC shows/trials, and AKC trials. This allows me to assess the dog's drives and versatility.

• All co-owned dogs must be muzzle trained.

 

Why Co-Own?
I would love to own every well-bred German Shepherd I could get my hands on if it was my choice. However that is just not feasible with my income level and home size. It's better that dogs go on to live full-time with a home that will cherish them, rather than be part of a breeder's "collection" of kenneled or crated dogs.

My friends: If you've known me for years, all you have to do is ask and I will send you a dog for to love & title. This might be half price or free, depending on our level of familiarity and what I have left over after my trials. I am nothing but sentimental when it comes to my good friends, especially those who have supported me in times of need. You will, obviously, have the choice of what bloodlines you are most interested in owning. However, they'll all be working-bred dogs.

Strangers: If we are not friends, then we can build a friendship. We cannot be co-owners and hate each other. That is simply not fair to either of us. I will not co-own with someone I have never actually met, not because I don't believe in long-distance friendships, but rather because it gives me a good idea of how we mesh. I want to know that we can communicate effectively, even if we do not agree on particular topics.

I would encourage you to attend events I am present at and get familiar with not only me, but my dogs and what my goals are. I am all about firm leadership and building a strong pattern of reinforcement history with my dogs. I am about versatile dogs that are easy to live with.