 home visits
Allow me to elaborate. Too many breeders have been robbed after buyers came to their home and then waited for them to leave. Too many breeders have been horribly beaten up and robbed. Too many breeders have been victimized by some AR fanatic that wants to end all breeding and turned them in on bogus animal charges. I clearly stated that after I am totally comfortable with someone, I will allow them to come to my home. I do not have any husband or big burly male to protect me and in any event that would not protect my dogs if I have to leave home to go to the grocery.
In any given year I may have one litter. The biggest year I have ever had was two puppies for sale and I do not even have anything for sure at this time and told the person that.
I only breed hoping for that one magic dog that will set the world on fire. This is a common goal among those of us that show. If I do not sell a puppy, it is of no concern to me as I am careful to keep my numbers small and any puppy born here is always loved and welcome here. The few people that have gotten a puppy from me are extended family and I love the updates on the puppies as they mature. I am only willing to sell to someone that I feel will provide at least as good a home as I do. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and if I am not the right breeder for any particular person that is fine with me as well. I urge any puppy buyer to only buy from a breeder that they like and feel comfortable with and that will be there for them always.
Ruth |