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Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures

Its not just Yorkies,,,and its not just dogs
(horses or anything seems to be game),
And its not just prices....

There sure seems to be a lot of "reputable breeders" on different forums (not just Yorkie Talk) when they put their website link in their siggie.
Asking big money...go figure......
I wish I could find a Yorkie that was bred from a champion....yet is just pet quality for 500.00....If anybody has one...let me know.

And many sell "teacups"..not JUST one from a litter, but intentionally bred that way...yet frown on it in forums. Go figure.....

So many things I agree with the people who post here.
But some things I do not.
No "reputable breeders" makes money ......

I love Yorkie talk too....
But I like honesty...
Be it horses...goats...Yorkies or whatever.
First I hope we do it for the LOVE of the breed.
And...Just being honest here
We do make money.

Not everytime...no...c-sections, vets bills etc.play in to PROFIT
But if we all charge for additions...shows, fairs...hotel costs...equipment....food...vet bills etc.
I guess I'll never "make money" to pay off my farm.LOL!
Just like anything else we enjoy ,it costs money to have them..go figure......
We cant just deduct everything off and say...wow...I didn't even break even on that horse...goat...puppy etc.

I have had many animals that I did lose money.
But never make money? Come on ladies....
Now slice my throat....lol

So if a breeder do everything right and end up at the end with more money then they spend they are not reputable? (even if they save their money for emergencies or the next litter?)

They can go by the book, get the test done, shots, spay/neuter, etc. and Screen to their best ability and be able to get more than what they put out in the beggining because they charge what they believe their puppy is worth.

Having money at the end doesn't really make a difference in whether a breeder is reputable or not.

You can do the same steps as a breeder that ends up lucky breaking even (they are considered reputable) but since you charged a little more (and make money in the end) because you thought they were worth more, you end up not being reputable?