06/03/2026
Honestly, I had a very funny laugh about it this morning. I take this very seriously because of things that have happened in the past and I refuse to let people walk all over me or my dogs. Boundaries and expectations are there for a reason and any responsible breeder understands that. Contracts are not “gag orders.” They are there to protect the breeder, the buyer and most importantly the DOGS. They outline expectations, health guarantees, care standards, return policies and accountability for both sides. You will see contracts with reputable CKC breeders, preservation breeders, working dog breeders and ethical programs across the board. This is NORMAL in the dog world when someone truly cares about what happens to the dogs they produce. To be completely honest, if a breeder has zero contract, zero expectations and zero protections in place, that tells me they likely are not taking their program, their lines, or the lifelong wellbeing of their dogs very seriously. Ethical breeding is more than cute puppy photos. It’s responsibility, structure, transparency and accountability long after the puppies leave.
