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deonk1 · 08-08-2010, 07:55 AM

I've been asked several times, but usually only by people who are interested in buying one and are looking for a breeder. I've been a walking testimonial for my breeder and several of those people are now on her waiting list.

I just say, he wasn't cheep, but knowing where he came from and all the added stuff I got for that price, was worth it's weight in gold.

Another reason (which is sad) that people ask their price, is because they are a valuable thing to steal. It is horrible to think that some nice person on the side of the road, may be saying hi, just to find out if the dog it worth stealing, but people really are that low. I think the priceless or shelter response is the way to go. Telling them the value of your dog is really risky.

08-08-2010, 07:55 AM	#10
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	I've been asked several times, but usually only by people who are interested in buying one and are looking for a breeder. I've been a walking testimonial for my breeder and several of those people are now on her waiting list. I just say, he wasn't cheep, but knowing where he came from and all the added stuff I got for that price, was worth it's weight in gold. Another reason (which is sad) that people ask their price, is because they are a valuable thing to steal. It is horrible to think that some nice person on the side of the road, may be saying hi, just to find out if the dog it worth stealing, but people really are that low. I think the priceless or shelter response is the way to go. Telling them the value of your dog is really risky. __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!