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Originally Posted by crystalsmom I wonder how many times a person calls a breeder, the beeder emails back or calls
back many times and answers all the questions and gets the feeling this may be a good fit for
the pup she has.....then the person goes out and purchases a pup somewhere else
and never lets the breeder know. Bet that happens a bunch too. |
Not only this- but the person who is bored and just wants to shop. They have no intention of buying a puppy just window shopping. I have seen this stated on YT many times that they were just contacting breeders window shopping.
If you just want to talk- tell me- glad to talk with you. Don't pretend that you are wanting to purchase a puppy to get information from me. If you want help with a puppy that you own- be true and state that. If you want to learn about the breed say so.
For every 10 responses that I return -80% of them will have the following results- I will not get a response from you, or You will ask for a reduction in the clearly stated price.-Oh I don't want to wait 12 weeks for a puppy. Can you send me the puupy and can I pay for it after I get it. The other one is you are going to send a deposit and never comes- you set a appointment
and don't show or call. Then will call me again and wonder why I have nothing for you.
I do not live off of my dogs. I have a family and many other obligations. I am not a 24 hour superstore that does nothing but deal in Yorkies. ( I had calls on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning from folks who wanted to stop buy and look and see if I had a puppy) Money from my dogs is used for the dogs- upkeep, showing, medical, food and so forth. It is not cheap. I do it because I enjoy it. If there is not enough money a dog will not be shown- because I have to have enough on hand to cover any unforseen medical or enexpected costs.