I agree it is the economy. One potential buyer strung me along for a week and finanally said she bought a Yorkie for 300 dollars and I told her she gets what she pays for. It just so happens my vet knew her and I ask the vet how she was getting along with her new pup. The vet started carrying on about how sick this pup was, kennel cough, demodex,worms, etc. It was undernourished. I never did get the name of who sold the pup to this lady,, but I sure would like to know. I am sure this lady will incur more vet bills than what she would have paid for one of mine. I agree about reputation of the breeder. My vet reccomends me every chance she gets and lets me post my litters at her office. I have business cards that I give out to all my customers and I have gotten business off satisfied customers. But all that takes time, dog breeding is a long term business, a lifetime commitment. "All a breeder has of value is their reputation." |