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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  Very well within the realm of reality! It cost me over $20,000.00 saving 5 babies from parvo that was brought into my home on the feet/clothes of people that I allowed to "come see the babies and pick one out". People just are not used to seeing these huge sums of money going out for vet bills, to save a momma or her litter....but it is something breeders do, or face the real possibility of having to do, with every breeding! (I have a real difficult time with accepting the term "greeders" that is often thrown at hobby breeders.....totally NOT fair!! Especially when most people looking for the perfect puppy, expect to get one for $300.00 -$500.00!!!) |
Pure idiocy on the buying publics' part!
If you want to spend only this,then rescue, buy from a shelter. You know the thing is there are very good reasons why a purebred dog should be expensive!
Have you ever actually done the math Yorkie mom, on how much this has cost you so far? How far in the red you would be, if this was actually a "business"? I've been too afaird too
Hubby figures by now, we could have taken at least 3 around the world vacations!
BTW what happens in the States with the IRS? Can you offset your hobby business losses against your personal taxable income? We can, but for only so long - I think 6yrs or so.