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Originally Posted by Mardelin  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. |
Wow I'm really sorry but I think this is a little too much. Just because someone asked for the price first to see if it fits their budget does not mean that that they do not care for its health and the type of breeder you are. Because of breeders like this who react overly sensitive to certain questions I feel that most people just turn to petstores which promotes more puppymills. If you breeders would like to see the puppymill numbers go down, please stop assuming, lower your prices to sell without proft, and educate what they might not know instead of being offended and turning down potential great owners so that they don't just go along with what everyone else does- buying from a pet shop.