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Originally Posted by LuvMyPuppE  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? |
No, my pups aren't sold for astronomical prices and aren't priced according to what I spent on purchasing their sire/dam or showing and championing them. My main concern is breeding healthy, well structured, happy puppies and if they are placed, placing them in the right home; pairing them with the right families.
Yes my pups are trained, maybe not the training you do. But, they are potty trained, lead trained, trained on the grooming table, pretty much everything that is required for conformation, as well being trained in being a well socialized puppy. Now some pups go home at 16 weeks so, they don't have the complete training.
Ears cropped....absolutely not. Tails docked....read the standard that will explain it.