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THIS DESIGNER DOG DISPUTE GETS REAL!
A Pet Purchase Goes Sour
Imagine buying a designer dog with your partner.
Now imagine that relationship ends.
Who gets the dog?
Who pays the bills?
This is the messy situation Judge Judy faces.
The Former Couple and Their Canine Conundrum
The plaintiff is the former partner who currently has the dog.
The defendant is the other former partner.
He is seeking payment for the dog.
Bird, a member of the court staff, provides crucial information about dog registration.
Judge Judy's Opening Warning
Judge Judy starts with a firm warning.
She advises against buying things together when "playing house."
This includes cars, washing machines, furniture, and especially dogs.
She notes that over 50% of marriages fail.
She highlights that it's even harder to come to terms with a dog than with a car or a couch.
The Dog's Price Tag
Judge Judy asks about the dog's original price.
The defendant states it was over $5,000.
The plaintiff estimates about $2,800.
The defendant then says $3,200.
Judge Judy settles on an approximate price of $3,000.
They bought the dog in March 2018.
Living Arrangements at the Time of Purchase
Judge Judy asks if they were living together in March 2018.
The plaintiff says yes.
The defendant says no.
He clarifies that he was living in an apartment with roommates.
He was "pretty much living with her" at the time.
The plaintiff confirms she was also living in a house with roommates.
The defendant eventually moved in with the plaintiff in May 2018.
Their Financial Situations
Judge Judy inquires about their jobs in March 2018.
The defendant was waiting tables.
The plaintiff was also waiting tables.
Judge Judy asks about their cars.
The defendant had a Ford 500 he paid about $4,000 for.
The plaintiff had a Chevy Cruise.
Her dad gave it to her for graduating.
Judge Judy points out their financial situation.
They were waiting tables with older or gifted cars.
Yet, they bought a $3,000 dog.
She notes that with financing, the dog would ultimately cost $5,000 or more.
The Designer Dog's Breed and Registration
Judge Judy asks about the dog's breed.
The plaintiff states it is a "cochlear."
She clarifies it's a cochlear spaniel mixed with a King Charles Cavalier.
Judge Judy questions the dog's registration status.
She asks if it's a non-AKC registrable dog.
The plaintiff claims it's "technically registered."
She says she has AKC paperwork.
However, she admits it's "not a pure bread for sure."
Judge Judy expresses doubt.
She states that you cannot register a non-AKC recognized breed.
She asks the plaintiff about her knowledge of this.
The plaintiff refers to paperwork handed to her after financing the dog.
Judge Judy asks Bird to look up the registration rules for mixed breeds.
The Breakup and the Dog's Custody
The couple broke up in January 2019.
Judge Judy addresses their initial plan to share the dog.
She states that sharing a dog after a breakup "never works out."
She has 25 years of experience with such situations.
She says it makes the dog "psychotic."
It also creates problems for the people involved.
She gives an example of new partners not wanting to deal with shared pet arrangements.
The plaintiff currently has the dog.
The Remaining Balance
Judge Judy asks about the balance left on the dog.
The plaintiff states it is $2,400.
The defendant believes the plaintiff should pay all of it.
He argues she has had the dog for about a year and a half.
Judge Judy reminds him of their original deal.
Their deal was to each pay for the dog.
The defendant says that was when they were planning on sharing the dog.
Judge Judy clarifies that they always planned on sharing if they broke up.
The defendant confirms this was their original plan.
Judge Judy's Logic Test
Judge Judy asks the defendant if he has a girlfriend.
He says no.
She asks the plaintiff if she has a boyfriend.
The plaintiff says yes.
Judge Judy asks the defendant to be logical.
She describes a scenario where he picks up the dog every Friday.
She asks how a new boyfriend would feel about this arrangement.
She also asks how a future girlfriend of his would react.
She paints a picture of arguments over vet visits and food.
She concludes such an arrangement would be "stupid."
The defendant agrees.
Bird's AKC Registration Update
Bird provides the answer regarding AKC registration.
Mixed breeds are generally not recognized by AKC.
However, since 2009, they can receive an AKC ID number.
Since 2010, enrolled dogs can compete in mixed breed classes.
But they cannot be fully registered with the AKC.
Judge Judy confirms this aligns with her understanding.
She mentions "pump ski showings" for mixed breeds.
She reiterates that they cannot be registered.
The Final Assessment
Judge Judy tells both parties they paid too much.
They likely paid $5,000 for a dog they could have rescued.
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