Speaking only for myself, I paid what I would consider full price for both of my dogs.I signed a spay and neuter contract with both and had no problems with any of it.
Neither of my dogs are breeding/show quality,that is why they live with me instead of the breeders.
My breeder has spent years working on her lines and her reputation,I can fully understand why she wouldn't want me, having no idea what I am doing, breeding to the dog down the street.
And then having her kennel name on the puppies papers.
Aside from that why would I want to breed a dog that for whatever reason someone with far more knowledge than I has decided shouldn't be bred? So I think the answer to your question is the latter statement, they are protecting the breed AND their lines. |