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Originally Posted by Mardelin  May I jump in here and explain (and you probably already know most of this)
Since most reputable exhibitor breeders breed for themselves first, it's very common for them to hold a litter, because the litter looks very promising. So, yes there is a bit of a wait. It's hard for those that are wanting a puppy yesterday, but if one has done their homework and wants a quality dog they are willing to wait.
You're right, most of us don't advertise, although many have websites to showcase their accomplishments. Most of us either have breeder referrals via YTCA, word of mouth and/or repeat buyers. I preferably don't care to have a website....just a bit old fashioned that way, the internet is a wonderful tool, but with it, it has brought some criminal elements. |
Ok so with these two statements I just don't get it. If breeders really wanted to put puppy mills out of business then why not breed to sell and advertise to people to ensure they buy from someone who cares. I don't mean this in any mean way at all, but if you are going to tell someone not to go buy something they want from place A because it is bad and to buy from place B, but then you can't find place B and when you do, place B won't let you have the product.
There really is a conflict in that.