In a message dated 6/20/2002 10:23:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> think there is a difference between having a disqualification that > prevents the puppy from showing, and having a puppy that doesn't quite turn > out perfect for the show ring. > > For instance, if I sold a show potential Japanese Chin, which are supposed > to have white in the corner of their eyes, but the whites clouded up, I > would not refund any money, because lack of white in the corner of the eye > is not a disqualification, and I have finished Chin without it. > > But if I sold a show potential pup and its testicles didn't descend, then > that is a disqualification, and I would refund the difference between pet > and show price, assuming the owner wanted to keep the dog. So unless there > is a disqualification, the buyer assumes the risk. > > All that said, I have yet to sell a show prospect puppy at a show price > that > was less than six months old; at six months, I have a pretty good idea how > they will turn out. I sold the last one at eight months old, and he > finished in two or three weekends. > > "Show potential" puppies that go at twelve weeks old, are sold for a pet > price, with full disclosure to the owners that they are the ones taking the > risk. > > Leanne > Leanne, I think your approach is an excellent one. I agree in every way. However I think I heard several people on this list say that even if the dog develops a disqualification then that's tough cookies (my words) for the buyer. Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Glenn Fulton Cincinnati/Mason permission to forward granted ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
