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Old 07-20-2007, 06:37 AM   #13
Mardelin
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Originally Posted by tammy8833 View Post
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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There is no profit in breeding, especially if you only breed 1 or 2 litters a year.

There are prescreening tests for the sire and dam. Special nutrition for the dam prior to whelping and especially after whelping. Possible emergency vet visit if the there is a problem with the whelping. Supplies for whelping. Vet check for the dam after whelping Not to mention possible time off from work prior to the whelping and after the puppies are born. Vet checks/shots (minimum of 2) for puppies. Special examinations for puppies to ensure they are of sound structure, eye specialists, ear specialists, temperament tests. Not to mention the countless hours of no sleep, watching the dam, making sure the pups are nursing and getting enough food. Weaning, training, socializing the new pups. Litter registration fees, getting a puppy package ready for the new families, + being on call for these families. You are lucky if you break even....
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