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Originally Posted by ckuz13  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.  |
Again, as Nancy has stated reputable breeders on not in the business of selling dogs. Yes, people are wanting a dog, and I may not always have them. If the first question out of a potential client's mouth is how much....I take offense. Since my first concern is the welfare of the puppy where it goes to, I feel the first concern for possible new owner should be where that puppy came from, it's health, temperament and rearing. What kind of breeder I am. Bottom line that is how I operate, one does not have to buy a puppy from me.
But, I will say none of the homes where my puppies were placed, was their first concern about money. And even though I have a set companion price, I have been known to come down and not because they asked, but because I knew these people would give the puppy the best possible home.