[schatzie]

I think this is a great thread!! I myself have and honestly still do question the same as you, Natalie.

I would really like to know what the breeder's on this forum have to reply to this...

I myself feel that a breeder in their right mind should be in it for the money. Heck why not? As long as they are maintaining the wellness of the breed standard, live up to the expectations as a breeder should, love what they do then yes, by all means you deserve to get paid for all you give it.

Think about it...A job is a job. A breeder? It's also their job, a lively hood and they should feel darn proud for doing a great job and take it seriously with pride if this is how they look at it.

My husband and I are self employeed. We keep up with all the expectations in our line of work as required. We put in long hours, work weekends and cover for employee's when they feel the need to not work. We follow all the standards required by state law, etc. We also are not the less expenisive in our line of work, infact we are quite high and admit to it, in fact realize we do not get all the buisness because of our costs. We pay our taxes, plan for retirement and vacation like everybody else. But most of all and the point to all this is we love what we do and remember why we are in the field that we are, and in our case it is for "people"....(patients) So, with this said. If a breeder can always remember why they are breeders to begin with, the loyalty to the breed, the care for people who adopt these puppies, and are willing to work their rears off then by all means go ahead and charge a little extra if need be. Just don't sugar coat your costs with non-realistic terms.

Behind all these puppies are breeders, and it is their job and yes deserved to be paid for their services. I will never have a problem with that...As long as that sale is an honest one...