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Originally Posted by ChocoMilk  ...
I'd like to just add one more thing: I know owning a dog is a lot more expensive than their actual cost obviously, but from my experience owning one was never a problem. Because they are irreplaceable and priceless to me now, I could always forgo a nice dinner to save up for their vet fees/cute clothes and it wouldn't bother me. However, I think it is weird for anyone to say that a buyer should forgo dinners/shopping to save up for a dog that they dont even know yet, because why would they? they could just turn to a pet shop instead then.
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i've been quietly following this thread since it began (when it was a novel wee thread) but had to add something here...
i am very new to breeding (especailly compared to the exhibitor/breeders in this thread) and even i have learned already how to spot good and bad potential homes... it is usually pretty obvious on the 1st conversation, but i have been fooled by some right up until a few minutes before they leave my house on the first visit!
but from both perspectives, the comment quoted is just (imo) simply incorrect. i am planning on buying a puppy (its actually a standard poodle, but the same rules apply) from one of the best breed kennels in the uk (or very possibly even france). i will be wanting to buy Her in about 3 or so YEARS time- and am already taking into account all the costs.
so where the money is concerned, there is firstly, the price of the puppy, then the price of flying over to met the breeder and and with luck have her be happy i want one of her babies, then there is the price of going Back over to again (by plane or boat) and then the return trip via boat with little Kimber (yes, i have her name ready and waiting), not to mention all her classes, vet costs, grooming, food bills and everything else that goes with having another dog.
i would love to have her now, but i know that is unrealistic of me... i have a litter due in 2 months and am therefore currently adding to my vet fund account to cover it. even without having them due, i wouldnt want to run out to the 1st 'breeder' i found and buy the puppy in my current price range-
after all, anything worth having is well worth saving for! isn't it?