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Originally Posted by Sgt_Cooper  I bought my dogs from the kijiji ads. No. I dont think advertisement avenues determine a bad breeder. I just paid 350 for my guy and by some standards Im sure they'd say that he was so cheap that there must be a reason why....
I think price and things like that greatly differ from locations. I think some people just push for more dollars simply because they can probably get it for these guys. I've seen them sell for as cheap as 350 to as much as advertised for 1 to 2 thousand. I didnt see my breeders location, and I admit yes, that is probably needed and good advice that you do so. Just didnt work out for me ,I met my person because of a long distance. But thankfully it worked out I have a healthy, well rounded little guy w no problems. I did buy a lhasa apso from the same site and I do like her breeder and still keep up w her but do think she sold her way too young and little. I think the real key is to ask all the right questions and view them at location if possible. But even still breeders can lie.
But i dont think advertisement avenues distinguish a bad breeder. Or because you dont or didnt pay out the wazu for one doesnt mean you have a bad one or something must be wrong w it.
Just educate your self on the right questions and things.
But sometimes things do sound a bit snobby round here. I know we have snobby cutsie little dogs , but really.
Just curious too, what about the breeders thats bred for years? What do even THEY do with the dogs that have bred thier limit. Seems like even breeders thats bred for 20 plus years must have little retired dogs lying round, what about those guys. Maybe thats why you hear so much about adopt from the pounds and rescues..... |
The advice given on this site is from people who have been there, done that and learned from their mistakes. Good breeders are EXTREMELY selective about who they sell to. After all, they know that they are responsible for the lives and well beings of these precious pups. Sending a pup off to the highest bidder doesn't rank on the same list as placing a pup in a good home. They most often have waiting lists for their pups.
Good breeders DO have dogs they retire from their breeding program. They take great pains to place them in loving homes after they have spayed/neutered them.
Now, contrast that to the backyard breeder who is trying to make a profit off of selling pups. Prices are generally lower because they don't do any pre-breeding testing. They don't put the time and money in to showing to get approval for their breeding program. Little to no thought is put in to breeding to standard or improving the breed. Dogs are a disposable commodity to them, rather than an investment. Health guarantees are non-existant, or minimal at best. As long as the check clears, the home is good enough for their pups.
Do good breeders occassionally advertise? I'm sure they do. But the odds of finding a great breeder off the internet through Kijji is slim.