Alimony puppy: what does it mean?

Breeding a purebred breed is not easy, as the costs of keeping dogs sometimes exceed the cost of puppies. For this reason, some breeders raise bitches, others - cables.

Only in kennels dogs are bred of both sexes. These establishments exist due to the fact that offer quality puppies with pure pedigree... All profits from the sale, like the young, belong to the nursery. In another case, the owner of the cable has the right to choose one puppy for himself, which plays the role of payment for the mating. He is called alimony. Subsequently, they sell it or keep it for themselves. Sometimes owners of purebred males demand a monetary reward for mating. This happens when the puppies are quite expensive and not easy to sell.

Before mating the dogs, a deal is made between the two owners, where both parties are interested. Most often it is in oral form and less often it is presented in the form of a written agreement. After mating and birth of puppies, one is given as payment. Such actions are quite justified when it comes to the breed in demand on the market. As for rare animals or those that are expensive, in this case the lawyer draws up a civil act, sometimes a referral for mating.

The contract is drawn up in such a way that one of the parties understands that it has a legal right to receive a maintenance puppy after mating. In the body of such a direction, not only conditions are prescribed, but also the following information:

• form of payment;
• the number of puppies given;
• the right to pick up the dog after birth.

Most often, only one puppy is considered alimony, in rare cases the owner of the cable requires two. This happens when it comes to a very rare or expensive breed. If this happens, then all the conditions are spoken out before mating, so that later controversial situations do not arise.

Sometimes the owners agree among themselves that the first puppies will be chosen by the one who keeps the bitch, since he has to spend on vaccinations, good nutrition. For the same reason, most dog breeders prefer to give money for mating, not a dog. This option is discussed in advance, since sometimes it is more profitable to take a puppy than to receive monetary compensation for it.

Only an experienced breeder can understand which puppy is alimony. He is required to make the right choice from the entire litter. Attention is paid to those individuals that have excellent health, active, fully consistent with the breed in color and other characteristics. Often, for such puppies, the owners of the bitches are ready to offer a lot of money, because when sold, the dog will still cost more than the rest of the puppies in the litter. It should be said that the exclusivity of the described individual is always determined by eye. Not a single dog breeder can say with a 100% guarantee that in a few months the chosen dog will be the best or pathologies will not creep out.

The initial cost is based on external signs. Puppies that look more active are considered healthier. The characteristics must be fully consistent with the breed. Beginners often have to deal with a situation when the owner of the bitch offers a sick puppy as payment. Therefore, it is better to contact a veterinarian so that he can assess the health of an individual.

We must not forget that after the birth of puppies, all costs are borne by the owner of the bitch. That is why it is quite fair that when giving birth to a small litter, namely less than five dogs, giving one is too high a cost per mating. In this case, dog breeders try to pay off with money, but not all cable owners like this state of affairs. In this case, an agreement providing for such circumstances would be able to resolve all disputes.

Only a few experienced breeders are able to choose the right kitten as payment for mating. First of all, they check the pedigree of the dog, the first one you like does not fit, personal sympathy is relegated to the background.

The presence of veterinary knowledge or calling a specialist allows you to determine the presence of birth injuries, pathologies and other abnormalities that an inexperienced breeder may not notice. The playfulness and activity of the dog also play a decisive role in the choice. The nature of the animal must be taken into account, since leadership qualities are evident from the first months.

When choosing some dog breeds, it is worth paying attention to the following points:

• German Shepherd puppies are not passive, if there are signs of apathy, the dog may have health problems;
• when choosing a Yorkshire Terrier, the determining factor should be the coat, which is long in the representatives of the breed, there is no undercoat;
• beagles should have a three-level color, but by two months they turn black and white;
• a labrador puppy needs to be selected for saggy ears, short but dense coat and fatness;
• Canne Corso puppies have black hair, they should be chosen according to the bite, but the difficulty lies in the fact that its final formation occurs only by the 8th month;
• pugs must have a black mark on their forehead, it usually has the shape of a star or a diamond.

You can easily and simply determine the temperament of the puppy. This will require a few exercises as a test. The dog, which is supposed to be taken as alimony, must be removed for a while in an unfamiliar room. There they put her in the middle of the floor and start clapping their hands as they walk away. If the pet quickly resorts to the legs, then he is perfectly socialized.

The speed with which in the future the puppy will perceive the commands of the owner is also easy to check. For this, the dog is placed on its knees with its belly towards the top and held with the palm of the hand for 30 seconds. If the animal lies calmly, then there will be no problems with training, if it breaks out, it will take more time to train. Most breeders raise puppies over their heads and hold them up for a few minutes when evaluating puppies. This is how the ability to react correctly in unforeseen situations is assessed. The puppy must remain calm.

In order not to miscalculate with the alimony puppy, the owner of the cable should carefully choose a pair for the dog. The bitch must be in excellent health, be quite mature and have an ideal pedigree. Among other things, the breeder must know for sure whether he can then attach the puppy or whether it is better to take it with money. Particular attention to what kind of care the dog's owners can provide to her during pregnancy and after. Puppies can be born healthy, but due to poor care, by the time of selection of the alimony puppy, they can get sick, grow up weak.

Earlier mating of dogs according to the rules is prohibited and for good reason. The body of the dog is not fully formed, respectively, the animal cannot produce healthy offspring. Childbirth has a special psychological effect on the dog, so young individuals often become mentally unstable. The ideal time for mating is the third heat.

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