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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.... |
I dont necessarily think that just because a conversation starts with "how much" represents that the person is just looking for a bargain. A lot of people may have only $900 to spend and the cost is an important question especially since they are also going to have to go for vet checks, spay/neuter, food, etc.
Some people who are breeding ask for thousands for a pup so I truly believe that cost does matter when chosing a pup. Health is more important, yes, but cost is an important factor too.
There are a lot of people in the world who cant afford to take care of a pet and have no business even looking for one, but not everyone is looking for a handout either.