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Originally Posted by Maximo  Our breeder cares deeply where her dogs end up. She doesn't want to see her dogs in a rescue or with the wrong owner. She also makes herself available to answer questions at any time. That support is priceless.  |
Good for her(your breeder). Speaking as an owner, if the unthinkable happened to me or my family, and I could no longer care for my dogs, it eases my heart immensely to know that my beloved dogs, will be taken back by my breeders, to be loved and to be placed if necessary in a loving home. This is an immense service to me as the owner. I would not expect, nor want any "money" for my dog that I cared for, for "x" number of years. I would want my breeder to do all to place my dog in a preferred home; one that can give/do for my dog(s), all that is required for their health and happiness. And yes that includes financial wherewithal to care for my dogs properly. If in their opinion that includes a selling price that helps weed out those purchasers who are only looking for a "good" deal, then so be it.
Dogs unlike other property purchases are not "investments" I expect to have a monetary return on investment.