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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  Kind of hard to "make a name for yourself even before you breed the first pup" if you dont have a "product" to show off! You can make a name for yourself as someone that hangs out at shows, and you can absorb information a mentor feeds you.....but until you actually breed and produce your first litter, you are nothing more than possibly a knowledgable show groupie! So now, with all that studying, researching, running around to all the shows, meeting and greeting all the show people, here you are....no puppies, no advertising....no one knows if you can even put all that book learning to good use....I am not sure what kind of a name you have made for yourself, or what you can call yourself, but it sure aint "breeder"! |
I believe we all make a name for ourselves, even before we breed pups. I also believe in showing dogs before you breed them. Only the best examples of the breed and healthiest should be bred, in my opinion. I'm sure you meet lots of contacts through shows, and joining breed clubs can introduce you to people. You have family, and people you know through various things. I would think other breeders would refer people if they knew you and your program. I also think it's wise to wait to breed the dogs until you have people lined up who would make suitable pet owners. I see nothing wrong with visiting dog forums and making a name for yourself on the dog forum. My problem with advertising is that I don't think they are selective in who they sell to. You don't have to read Yorkietalk for long to realize many people buy a dog, who have no business buying a dog. Because of my past experienced with dog, I personally would not select a new breeder to purchase a dog from, unless they had been working closely with a mentor. I would want someone with experience, who had studied breeding for years before they took it up. I want someone who truly knows what they are doing. This is what I call a good breeder. While I don't think a breeder should be losing money breeding, I really don't think people should breed for profit. Breeding should be more of a "calling".