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Originally Posted by JeanieK  It implies nothing of the sort. It implies that people who spend $4000 on a dog are not likely to neglect or abuse the dog. Period. It says nothing about the seller, only the buyer.
Now let use allow this nice friendly discussion about the Biewers and Partis, their differences and their origins to continues in a nice friendly manner. |
I have to say, I don't agree with this. Just because someone is willing to shell out $4000 on a dog doesn't mean the dog will be happy or live a good life. Sure, the dog may be pampered, dressed up and toted around like an accessory if you're paying that kind of money for a dog. But that is NOT a dog's life and the dog will not be fulfilled. The typical pet owners who cannot afford to shell out over $1000 typically make the BEST pet owners in my opinion. My uncle is rich, he will buy his kids anything they want. They asked for a dog, he got a "Bernepoodle" (Bernese mountain dog/poodle) that was REALLY expensive. The dog is totally under exercised, misbehaved, doesn't get to live a "good" life from his perspective even though he's living in 12,000 sq. foot house with an elevator, 3 kids and all of the above. My uncle can easily afford a $4000 dog, but that does NOT make him a "good" dog owner, even though the dog is not technically being neglected or abused. I personally don't think I would ever spend over $800 on a dog.
On the topic at hand, I think Parti's and Biewers are beautiful and I'd love to own a Biewer one day. I think there is nothing wrong with the breed and every dog breed starts somewhere!