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Originally Posted by Brianna  What some people here seem to fail to realize is that there IS a gray area. There are bad breeders, decent breeders, good breeders, excellent breeders, etc. There are not only bad breeders and excellent breeders. A breeder can be trustworthy and experienced, and breed healthy pups, and that makes them the dictionary definition of reputable. A good breeder. An excellent breeder would take all of that a step further. |
Keeping the pups for 12 week and first set of shots would be the least I expect. Other wise I would rescue. I wouldn't by a pup from someone to promote there breeding habits. Everyone has there own opinions. If I was buying a purebreed I would expect a higher standard. My good friend MOM breeds Yorkies. Shes a homebreeder. She want $1k for her pups. She takes care of them does what she thinks is right. She also bought a purebreed Maltese and started breeding selling them Mokie pups for $2k. I asked her why would she do that?? She said ppl will pay. She does vet checks, and all the ther good stuff. Still to me she's not reputable. She's not bettering the breed. She's a greeder in my book. Pretty much I can go find a $800 Yorkie a $800 Maltese or less and breed them. Sell them for $1500+ easy. Do the necessary puppy care. But that doesn't make me reputable. I'm not bettering the breed. Some just see it different.