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Originally Posted by feminvstr this was the entire point of my posting this thread
is the runt worth more than any other litter mate?? NO! does it have any more health risks?? not normally!!!
does it cost a breeder more to rear a litter from a 3 lb bitch than a 5.5lb bitch???? NO! not usually!
then why do some breeders charge more for their tinies??? because the consumer will pay it plain and simple!
Is a breeder unethical when he/she capitalizes on the "runt" and raises thats runts price three times the rest of the litters pricing?? The average litter mate sells for $1000 but the runt is priced at $4000 is that fair practice or capitalizing??? |
That is exactly right...Economics 101. Is it shameful to make a profit on breeding yorkies? Not in my opinion. I have read on here where people don't think breeders should make breeding their livlihood, but I would argue that it should be or they will not have the time to devote to it. If they have to go out and have a 9-5 job to pay their bills, they are not there caring for the yorkies. I see nothing in least wrong with making such a fabulous hobby a money making venture. It is the American way and they sure work hard, that's for sure. I have said many times that I could never be a breeder. It is a 24/7 job and most make way less than minimum wage from the people who buy the puppies if they even make a profit which a lot don't.
I would feel guilty if I paid less for a puppy than it cost that breeder to adequately care for that puppy and its momma.