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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.  |
Ideally, someone phoning me for a puppy already knows a good one in this region will be $1800-$2000, but I don't mind establishing that before entering into a lengthy conversation. Sometime someone is surprised to find the price that high but comes to understand the reasons for it in the course of conversation. The difficult ones say "I don't need a show dog, I only want a pet." It's tempting to say "you need to find a reputable BYB, and good luck with that." I usually just urge them to proceed with caution and seek out more information.