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Originally Posted by wnalegria A show breeder can have a substantial bill to finish a dog. If you have more then one out at a time you are talking a sizeable chunck of change. Buster is entered in 3 shows this month- being owner handled. The fees for the 3 shows was close to $80.00. Add in parking, gas, food, supplies and going back and forth for the three days ( and this is for local shows) and you have over $125.00 for the weekend. This is a bargain weekend.
The further the shows add more expenses in for hotels, more gas more food, wear and tear on your car and possibly handler fees. Try doing this several times a month. The average person has a hard time with the expense.
Do some make money well it may look like it- but when you turn around and reinvest it bak into your dogs you have not. If you were lucky the profits helped to pay for this addicting and expensive hobby.
Am I tickled when I place a puppy- yep I sit and figure what I can do with this- how many shows will this pay for and plan my schedule for Peggy ( handler) May sit and think I really like a certain dog and would love to have a puppy from this breeding. Pay stud fees that range from $500.00 to $1,500.00 and not get a puppy. In some instances can not get a rebreeding and have flushed that investment down the toilet. |
Thanks for explaining that Kathy. My view on it came from 2 show breeders who live in my town. One shows shi-tzus, one shows papillions. They are both members of the forsyth kennel club. They've told me so many things about the "show world" from their perspective. Both of them stated that they do make money off the sale of their pet quality pups and sometimes even on "show potentials". They informed me about the cost of showing. They broke down their entry fees, grooming, hotel, food, you name it. But in the end, they both stated to me that they do come out to the better when they sell their litters. Please notice in my post that I did say "majority". I did not say "all". I also never said that I saw anything wrong with it. IMO any ethical breeder show or not, should make something for their hard work. Puppies aren't produced for free to breeders and they must be compensated.