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ChocoMilk · 11-17-2010, 10:47 AM

bamafan121s:

By no means did I state that anyone should "lower" their prices to meet puppy mill standards. As I have stated above, I am not aware on the amount that it takes to breed and raising a litter up to 12 weeks, and I believed it woudln't be over $1000 for a normal healthy puppy. I also asked to correct me if I'm wrong. I was just suggesting that, if it takes $1000 to breed/raise a puppy, it would be "ethical" as you put it to sell it for $1000. I was stating that for general puplic who loves and cares for their dogs just as much as everyone else, but does not know how tragic puppy mills can be, will be discouraged to buy from "ethical" breeders if faced with breeders who shut out on them. Just because a buyer may not want to hear about a dog that they can't afford because they may get attached, does that mean money is their priority. Also, not everyone is rich so why is it so "looked down upon" that money CAN be their priority? Also, not all "ethical breeders" are willing to come down for a potential client who would care deeply for their dogs.

11-17-2010, 10:47 AM	#119
ChocoMilk Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New York City, California Posts: 85	bamafan121s: By no means did I state that anyone should "lower" their prices to meet puppy mill standards. As I have stated above, I am not aware on the amount that it takes to breed and raising a litter up to 12 weeks, and I believed it woudln't be over $1000 for a normal healthy puppy. I also asked to correct me if I'm wrong. I was just suggesting that, if it takes $1000 to breed/raise a puppy, it would be "ethical" as you put it to sell it for $1000. I was stating that for general puplic who loves and cares for their dogs just as much as everyone else, but does not know how tragic puppy mills can be, will be discouraged to buy from "ethical" breeders if faced with breeders who shut out on them. Just because a buyer may not want to hear about a dog that they can't afford because they may get attached, does that mean money is their priority. Also, not everyone is rich so why is it so "looked down upon" that money CAN be their priority? Also, not all "ethical breeders" are willing to come down for a potential client who would care deeply for their dogs. Last edited by ChocoMilk; 11-17-2010 at 10:52 AM.