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Originally Posted by vainchick5 Reputable breeders do it for the love of the breed. They've already lost so much money in the process of breeding (which is why they have a hefty pricetag) that whatever they make from the actual sale just makes them either even out or maybe a tiny bit of loss. That is of course assuming we are talking about a reputable breeder, not a back yard breeder that uses their dogs as cash cows.
There are vet bills, supplies and medicine to be bought and I'm sure credit cards are a breeders best friend to cover that stuff until the puppies are sold to only pay that off to start again later in the year. From what I've heard it's a lot of time and dedication and loads of money. So the answer to your question, I think they use the money they make off of their puppies to replenish their accounts or credit card debts.
By the way, no one MADE anyone out to be a puppy hater but I'm sure you can see how the following sentence can send the wrong message: "Now in order to get the building I need to know how the price of each puppy so I can figure how many litters she'll have to have...I only need enough puppies to get my building and I figure since they are AKC registered they should bring in some money." |
Very well put in exactly the words I wanted to say, but you said it better.