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Originally Posted by amyazer  I read it but i never discussed in the other thread the questions i have about breeders that may breed for money but dont treat thier dogs badly...and there are some questions n answers here that arent on the other thread...if you have a issue with me asking questions even if they are similar to the other thread's questions then dont answer i made this thread for a discussion about things im curious about if it bothers you why are you answering? |
Most of the reputable breeders I've known have barely broke even...if that. I worked for a Newfoundland Breeder(she co-owned/bred the dog that was the last Newfoundland to win the Westminster) and there is NO WAY she even came close to breaking even. I am guessing it was a tax write off for her and her husband. She did it as what I would consider more of a "hobby"...even though it was more than a full time job, and she did it for the love of the breed.
Even if people were selling puppies at top dollar, unless you are producing them all of the time, with several dogs, I just don't see how much profit can be made. The vet bills on all of the dogs in the kennel, health checks and certifications, food and grooming...and the cost of showing,handling and championing dogs is not cheap. In fact, showing dogs can get very expensive
Even with a BY/Home breeder... they are still vetting their dog while it's pregnant...it could end up having a c-section....it could end up loosing a litter or having a small litter, but the pregnancy vet bills are still the same...the puppies may need to get their tails and dewclaws done plus their first health check up...and if they breed to someone else's male, they are looking at a stud fee or pick of the litter! Plus, it's A LOT of work to have puppies. Unless they are constantly breeding dog and/or not giving them proper vet care, I have difficulty believing that anyone makes a ton of money breeding.
There are so many people in the Detroit area who think they are going to make money off from breeding their pit bulls...and all that happens is the pit bulls end up running the streets or they end up getting put to sleep at the pound.