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Originally Posted by tammy8833  Hey Tami
i have a serious question and i mean no disrespect at all when asking. and i understand the passion on breeding for the standard and perfecting the breed. but how can a breeder say they arent in it for the money when they charge 1000 + for puppies, and they limit the registration? there is deffinately a profit made. 5 puppies = 5000.00. ( i dont know what you charge, im just curious) i dont think there is anything wrong with someone saying i love the breed, i love too breed and perfect the breed and make some money while im doing it.
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No offense taken Tammy. If it was just for the money I'd probably get to keep some of the money but it kinda runs through my hands. Vet bills add up, this litter we're over $1000. so far, the show in Roanoke will set me back at least $550., advertising has set me back $120., quality food is $50. every time I purchase. Then there's the time, I get up around 5:00 to clean puppy pens, feed and spend time socializing before work. You come home and you clean, feed and take them all out for a run. Everyone who comes to look at a pup stays an hour or two. You don't go out to dinner cause you don't want to leave them alone for too long. If I keep going I could talk myself out of this little hobby of mine!! I said that I breed for a name because that is what I'm trying to establish, a line and a reputable name. I'm in this for the long hall and hope to have an established line with some great champions in it by the time I retire in 20 years or so. It's not a fast buck for me but a passion and something I hope to pass on someday.