[Jenn218]

I just hate to see a post turn into such a heated debate....especially when everyone is just voice their opinions...which, we all have different views and opinions, that is what makes the USA such a great place to live.

I didn't mean to cause a ruckus about the price breeders charge (course, I know how some people are when you bring up a subject they think they know all about)......after all, all I said was "maybe she was talking about the prices going to the extremes".

My family raised labs all through my life at home and I know all about blood testing, lineage, etc. We even did all sorts of training on most of the puppies before they went to a new home.....and we still did NOT charge these outrageous prices you see now. And we know, and the people buying the dogs knew what a high quality pet they were getting, the long line of family history, awards, etc. So, I can't really see that as an excuse. - yes, it is a big part of it, but still.........

I don't know what the lady meant, but I can bet she was complaining about prices being so high on the animals. I do think it is up to the breeder to decide on the prices for their animals and yes, you don't have to pay for it. BUT I have seen high quality AKC approved, long lineage pets sold for less than $1000 and they looked better and showed better than some that were prices more! - You just never know.

Yes, I pay for high quality stuff (no matter what it is) - that is because I can and I am able and willing to. No one forced me to shell out what I did for my Yukon that is fully loaded and the cream of the crop! Did I hate paying that much....sure, I'm sure I did, but that is what I wanted.