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SnowWa · 07-31-2006, 12:33 AM

QUOTE ----- A litter of pups and vet costs aren't the only things that go into breeding. It is risky....and we all know that "risky jobs" pay more than non-risky jobs in life. And trust me, it is a job. One that demands your time 365 days a year...pups or not. If you worked out what a breeder makes just from the time you breed your female until the time a pup goes (though planning and care of the female continues all year through), it is next to nothing. I'm not saying this is how breeders think...they don't. It is just that once a litter of pups is born, that may be all a buyer sees and therefore thinks it is all profit from there. Think of many different industries where a person puts a lot of time and money and thought into the foundation of a company...we only think of the product they sell and if it is a good deal or not. I'm just saying there is more to it than meets the eye. In addtion, any company needs to put a certain percentage aside for future maintenance and emergencies.
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I can't believe this..............

Of course, there is some risk in having a litter of puppies - there always is.. certainly a little more with some of the smaller breeds, but also with any other breed.

To say that we should charge more because it is a "risky job" -- what?
And to call it "a job" --- hardly! - and certainly not 365 days a year.
Plus, what is all this "research stuff" that so many of you have mentioned. I think a lot of us spend a great deal of time learning about our little dogs - we read books and magazines, and spend a lot of time on YorkieTalk. We visit with anyone who can teach us anyting and do everything else we can to learn more. We totally love talking about and learning more about our little Yorkies. It's fun!

One should really go out in the world and put $100,000 of their own money (probably borrowed) into starting a new business - and then work at it 10 or 12 hours a day - 7 days a week for several years. (And spend many sleepless nights because you're afraid that you and your family might not be able to make a success of it)....... I think we'd be a little hard put to compare this with raising a litter of Yorkies.

I can't help but think that the better part of breeding and raising any puppies should be a labor of love -- it's just can't be all that bad.

Those of us who don't even have litters of puppies - spend a lot of money on our dogs and their clothes and their toys and their vet bills -- and we worry about them when they are sick and take care of them 24/7, if necessary. And, we all take care of our little guys 365 days a year whether they are having puppies or not. I even take care of my fish 365 days a year!

I just don't get it?????

Like I said - I've had several litters in my lifetime -- (and one of my dogs did have a C-section) -- but it was never a 365-day a year "job" to me..... and, of course, we sat up with new little puppies most of the night often. I am not a professional breeder at all- but I certainly did enjoy the litters that I had. It was an exciting and happy time for all of my family.

We hear from so many of you here on YT - whose little females are pregnant - or who have just had new litters...... seems to me that most of you are just bursting with happiness and joy as well as pride. I have never heard any of you complain about the work or risk involved.... of course, you worry if there are any problems - but who wouldn't!

I think - all the work we are trying to make out of having an occasional litter is getting a little out of hand..... But - again I feel that those of you who are really professional breeders and raise many litters deserve a lot - because of your expertise and the quality of the dogs you are working so hard to produce.....and the quality of dogs that you do produce.

I certainly want to say that this is not a personal attack - we can disagree with our best friends occasionally -- I'm just disagreeing with some thoughts --

You can all come back and gang up on me - you have my permission!!!!!

Carol Jean

07-31-2006, 12:33 AM	#25
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	QUOTE ----- A litter of pups and vet costs aren't the only things that go into breeding. It is risky....and we all know that "risky jobs" pay more than non-risky jobs in life. And trust me, it is a job. One that demands your time 365 days a year...pups or not. If you worked out what a breeder makes just from the time you breed your female until the time a pup goes (though planning and care of the female continues all year through), it is next to nothing. I'm not saying this is how breeders think...they don't. It is just that once a litter of pups is born, that may be all a buyer sees and therefore thinks it is all profit from there. Think of many different industries where a person puts a lot of time and money and thought into the foundation of a company...we only think of the product they sell and if it is a good deal or not. I'm just saying there is more to it than meets the eye. In addtion, any company needs to put a certain percentage aside for future maintenance and emergencies. --------------------------------------------------------------------- I can't believe this.............. Of course, there is some risk in having a litter of puppies - there always is.. certainly a little more with some of the smaller breeds, but also with any other breed. To say that we should charge more because it is a "risky job" -- what? And to call it "a job" --- hardly! - and certainly not 365 days a year. Plus, what is all this "research stuff" that so many of you have mentioned. I think a lot of us spend a great deal of time learning about our little dogs - we read books and magazines, and spend a lot of time on YorkieTalk. We visit with anyone who can teach us anyting and do everything else we can to learn more. We totally love talking about and learning more about our little Yorkies. It's fun! One should really go out in the world and put $100,000 of their own money (probably borrowed) into starting a new business - and then work at it 10 or 12 hours a day - 7 days a week for several years. (And spend many sleepless nights because you're afraid that you and your family might not be able to make a success of it)....... I think we'd be a little hard put to compare this with raising a litter of Yorkies. I can't help but think that the better part of breeding and raising any puppies should be a labor of love -- it's just can't be all that bad. Those of us who don't even have litters of puppies - spend a lot of money on our dogs and their clothes and their toys and their vet bills -- and we worry about them when they are sick and take care of them 24/7, if necessary. And, we all take care of our little guys 365 days a year whether they are having puppies or not. I even take care of my fish 365 days a year! I just don't get it????? Like I said - I've had several litters in my lifetime -- (and one of my dogs did have a C-section) -- but it was never a 365-day a year "job" to me..... and, of course, we sat up with new little puppies most of the night often. I am not a professional breeder at all- but I certainly did enjoy the litters that I had. It was an exciting and happy time for all of my family. We hear from so many of you here on YT - whose little females are pregnant - or who have just had new litters...... seems to me that most of you are just bursting with happiness and joy as well as pride. I have never heard any of you complain about the work or risk involved.... of course, you worry if there are any problems - but who wouldn't! I think - all the work we are trying to make out of having an occasional litter is getting a little out of hand..... But - again I feel that those of you who are really professional breeders and raise many litters deserve a lot - because of your expertise and the quality of the dogs you are working so hard to produce.....and the quality of dogs that you do produce. I certainly want to say that this is not a personal attack - we can disagree with our best friends occasionally -- I'm just disagreeing with some thoughts -- You can all come back and gang up on me - you have my permission!!!!! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.