Armstrong

FACTS AND HISTORY OF THE PROCEEDINGS

Armstrong and Gordon orally agreed to purchase a French Bulldog for breeding purposes in October 2021. The parties agreed to split the purchase price, ongoing veterinary costs, and certain breeding expenses evenly. The dog would live with Gordon until ready to breed, and then Gordon would deliver the dog to Armstrong for the breeding. If the breeding was successful, Armstrong would sell the puppies, and the two parties would split any profits evenly. Armstrong would return the dog to Gordon. This process would repeat for subsequent pregnancies. Armstrong purchased a purebred French Bulldog puppy from Top of the Line Frenchies LLC (Top of the Line). He and Gordon each paid Top of the Line $10,000. The puppy, a “blue tan copy fluffy” female, was actually worth $35,000. But Top of the Line agreed to reduce the price to $20,000 due to its relationship with Armstrong. Gordon picked up the puppy and took it to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she lived. Armstrong registered the puppy with the American Kennel Club (AKC) under the name “Picardy.” However, Gordon always referred to the puppy by the name “Royal” in communications with Armstrong. Within two…