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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan  Personally, I believe that money should be one of the last questions when discussing living beings- this isnt the sale of a computer or a handbag. Someone should be more interested in the dogs personality, age, health, background, training, etc. If I was re-homing or breeding dogs and the first thing someone asked me was how much the dog was, I would be turned off right away. |
Well, everyone eventually has to consider the initial cost of the dog ... I know what I can afford to spend. I can't give $5,000 for a dog, but that doesn't mean I can't afford to keep the dog well cared for and give it a very good life. My dogs have the best of everything and I like to have something in reserve to cover emergencies. Giving too much for a dog would put me in a pinch. "If you have to ask the price, you can't afford it" isn't necessarily true. Perhaps asking the price means the person is aware of their own financial situation and wants to stay within their means to give the dog a good life. Same thing applies to cars, clothing, etc. I know what I can afford and stay within my means. I won't go out and buy a $40,000 car and then complain that I can't afford gas. I won't go out and buy an expensive dog and then complain that I can't afford the best food, vet care, etc., for the dog. I don't know many people who can go out and buy anything without asking the price! I know it isn't the first consideration, but it is a consideration. Please don't lump people who ask the price with people who think of dogs as material things. If the price is out of my range, I won't waste my time or theirs.
Jeanette