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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Let me explain a bit. Breeders take offense when people's first and foremost question is how much? We view it as that is their only concern. Not that one shouldn't be concerned, it is a major purchase. But, most of us that breed to improve the breed, feel that a person's first concern should be about us as a breeder. The health of the dogs and puppies. If we hear the first words out of a potential clients mouth are "how much" we feel they are bargin shopping.... |
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 I felt the way you do, but I've learned a few things, first and foremost is that a reputable breeder isn't interested in "selling dogs". She doesn't even care if you buy one of her dogs or not, she wants to educate you. I felt like I was "wasting their time", if I couldn't afford one of their dogs. But they don't feel like it's wasting their time to educate you. Now, if it were a "salesman" you were talking to, it would be wasting their time because they are only interested in selling you one of their products. Reputable breeders are looking for good homes, and if you haven't researched enough to learn why "how much is your dog" shouldn't be the first question, then you haven't researched enough.  |
Any question should be a valid question whether it is about price, size, akc..whatever it may be. If the breeder is really a great breeder and really wants to educate..that is the perfect opportunity to do so. These are people wanting a dog..that is all. If they are calling you ( the reputable breeder) than that is a start in the right direction. My point is really this..We all know who should not own certain dogs..and who should not breed. I think we all judge to hastily. Very reputable breeders I am sure have said the wrong thing from time to time too, which could have sent some red flags..but that does not mean that they are not reputable.
