Well, I guess I'm just in a different financial bracket than some of you because I do not have $1500 laying around. I feel VERY VERY fortunate to have met the local breeder I found that let me make payments on my Yorkie. I paid on her over several months because she was, in fact, as someone mentioned a LUXURY, so I set aside whatever I had extra to pay for her. I took care of her better than some parents take care of their human kids. I still stick to what I say.... just because you can't afford $1500 at one whack does not mean you can't/won't take care of your pup.
Sorry if I come across ugly, but I guess it just hits a nerve with me that some people look down their noses if you have to save up for an expense like that. I would be totally offended if a breeder questioned whether I could financially take care of my dog or not.... I would hope that they would have enough sense by talking to me and meeting me of what my intentions were.
I do commend the breeder for "interviewing" new homes... more should be done to breeders, as well. For example.. that recent post about the breeder selling the $500 yorkies at 5 weeks old.... WHAT A SHAME. I have seen shady breeders and I had enough sense to run -- breeders should have enough sense to weed out prospective owners.
My apologies for offending anyone. |