The average runs one to two years. Many defects show up by two years of age, and, as a fancier, this is what I would expect if I were buying. Clauses such as these are often added after the breeder suffers bad experiences. A couple of my buyers asked for show puppies then later declined to show. Swallowing my disappointment, I realized my verbal and contractual demands would have to become more explicit.
Some breeders are confident enough of their lines to guarantee a title.
Contingent on that condition, however, a show prospect is required to be maintained, conditioned and shown to its championship. Another clause might guarantee the dog to be fertile and free from hereditary defects affecting its suitability for breeding. I also require the dog to finish its title and have hips certified before breeding, or the contract becomes null and void. After being stung a couple of times, I inserted a clause to nullify the contract if the dog s name was changed. I always tell people they may call the dog whatever they wish, but for breeding and show purposes, my choice of names must be used.