Huhhh... great. Just perfect.

[GreyhoundGirl]

She should have asked, or at least told you first. JMO

[Miss Z]

At the end of the day, whether she's spayed or not, does it make her any less of a dog?

[zoomer]

I don't show in Juniors.

She should have asked, or at least told you first. JMO

Thank you..

At the end of the day, whether she's spayed or not, does it make her any less of a dog?

No, no, no, no.

[Iilo]

Wow, a negative attitude like that is certainly going to get you far in the world of AKC.

[Karen]

Seriously, Zoomer, if you had no financial investment in the dog, and no paperwork or contract saying you had an interest in her, chalk the whole thing up to experience. Next time, if you are seriously training a dog for the show ring, get a contract stipulating no spaying/neutering set up and signed by you and the dog's owner. Otherwise you have no grounds to object, other than emotional ones.

[wolfsoul]

That's too bad, I know how dissapointing it is to miss out on a fun opportunity. I was so sad when Visa had to stay in Alberta longer and missed her show, but you know it turned out to be a good thing because I have since realised that Visa is still not ready to face the showring again. Maybe you will have such a good revelation as well.

Also, please somebody correct me if I'm worng, but I thought the only co-ownership than can be had over a dog is between the breeder and the owner only?

Nope, anyone can co-own a dog. Oftentimes you will see three or four names one dog. Marla and I are going to buy a puppy and co-own it together.

And a minor can co-own a dog. I was under 18 when I got Visa under a co-ownership.

[Love That Collie]

Actually, a minor cannot enter into a "legal contract" solely by him/herself, without parent or legal guardian signing for and being responsible for the stipulations put forth in the contract. Unless the minor has been emancipated to adult status by a court of law prior to the signing of a "legal contract". Sure, a minor can sign and have his or her name on a contract but the contract in most instances is not enforceable legally for or against the minor unless a legal parent/guardian is on there also holding the merchandise (in this case) for the minor until the legal age of consent. (In the United States, have no idea about the Canadians)

[Iilo]

My question would be -- are registration papers considered a legal contract?

Either way, my mom's name is on Rien first, but I co-own him.

[Sevaede]

At the end of the day, whether she's spayed or not, does it make her any less of a dog?

Nope.

In any case, it's not the end of the world. One should be looking out for poochs best interest, first, and then our own. That is what has been done.

Lola is a pretty, pretty, girl. You may not have walked away from this endeavor with anything physically but you have gained knowledge and experience.