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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Making a profit would be nice. However, if you are breeding correctly, testing breeding stock as well as pups, vet costs, food, training (and then if we really wanted to make a profit we'd factor in the price of showing) our pups would be going for astronomical prices). Just speaking about this on another thread....my last litter my profit came to 89 cents. Now the litter year before last, I was in the hole $2,500.00, that was after I placed two pups. But, then I almost lost my dam.....and it took several thousand to save her.
What I will say is that until you walk in the shoes of a reputable breeder and I mean doing everything correctly.....I don't really think you can speak about their expenses. |
all you have to do is a google search and you will see astronomical prices. i don't know about you in particular, but you said we (i assume breeders in general).
i'd pay a pretty penny for a trained pup - i wasn't aware they went through training when sold although i was aware of the testing, food, vet, etc.
also, do all breeders have tails docked and ears cropped on puppies (not personal dogs)? if so, what is the purpose?