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Originally Posted by betterthanlife  Thank you KAZZY! It is kind of a "touchy" thing buying from show breeders. Many of them feel that if you ask for a price, you can't afford the dog, or if the price is the only thing that matters to you, they do not want your to have their dog. I understand this. However, the purchaser sometimes wants a "fair" transaction, and does not want to be exploited. There is a fine line in all of this - one that is difficult to tow. |
I've heard that attitude from a few on here too.
I think it's just a matter of the different perspectives between the breeder and the buyer. As a buyer I want a fair and reasonable price for what I'm getting, regardless of the kind of purchase...it's still a transaction of goods for money. To the breeder that sometimes comes across as trying to put a price on something they view as priceless (the love of a little yorkie pup they have raised since birth and have a connection with). We as buyers don't have that connection yet. Good breeders usually understand that and will not be offended by price inquires, just as good buyers should also equally not be offended by questions asked by breeders of prospective buyers about their ability to provide a loving home with quality care for the life of the pup.