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Originally Posted by WinstonMom  I agree with you Donna, I think it is much harder now. I think that too many of the top breeders have been burned too many times. My mentor has told me that she is most cautious with other breeders as they know the right things to say, but don't always keep their word. When I get my new boy next month, I won't be making a move without checking with my mentor first, my reputation for keeping my promises is the most important thing that I have. I find it is way harder now to convince people that you are sincere. You really have to prove yourself. |
Audrey, You might have a few top breeders that might sell ya something but that may be because they haven't been burned in ways some of the other "top" breeders have. It's very important to keep your word. Back then there were no contracts as your word was the gospel but now so many can't keep their word and so therefore it's so much harder to even get a good close relationship with some of the good breeders. I'm fortunate enough to have gained trust because I do stand behind my word and would always do that as it's MY reputation on the line as much as my mentor's and or breeders I have a relationship with. You just can't break that trust no matter what!
Donna