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Originally Posted by sylvan I don't think I made my point well so I am going to try again with a bigger picture...No one comes to my door with a wad of cash and says, hi I want a puppy....This is a process. A long process generally where I am contacted for info, I provide the info and start asking questions. Answers are given and then we begin a dialog. I may ask for references. I will expect you to come visit. I will provide you with an information packet with care, home prep and training instructions. I will expect you to actually read it. I may come visit you to see what your home is like or meet your other critters. Then you will probably be waiting for quite awhile 'til pups are ready to go home. This all usually takes months since I have a waiting list and do not have pups all the time. I do not take deposits or have people make payments since I am not a bank, nor do I want to be one. I do not ask your annual income, or only release pups to the wealthy, but I feel that if you are not dedicated/responsible enough to wait until you have the money saved up(without my assistance) to get your pup, then you need to get one from someone else. Profit schmofit has nothing to do with it. I have well over 20,000 invested in my dogs, I will not be seeing profit for years to come, if ever. This is not a business. If it was I oughta file for bankruptcy.
I do not wish to seem harsh, or anti-american, but I was raised to believe that you don't buy something unless you have the money for it. Now, obviously financing is a necessity for things like a home or car, but not what is in my opinion, a luxury item. Someone who was just looking for a fashion accessory would not make it through my first round of app questions, so that is a non issue. I do however have a contract stipulation that requires you to return the dog to me at ANY point in it's life that you can no longer care for it. So, if you go bankrupt and can't care for your dog, bring it back. The welfare of my dogs is my first priority.
Browniesmom, I am sorry if I hurt your feelings with what I had posted. That was not my intention. |
Sounds to me like you're a Top Breeder!!!
Not all breeders would check out the new homes for their babys!
I just might have to look you up, next time I get a new baby.
And you're right breeding is not a business, it's a love for the breed
