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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette I didn't realize that TopNotch was a broker. I've always heard good things about her. I myself have nothing against someone "doing the homework for you" and going across country and picking up the best pups. If she makes a little money, she makes money. As we all know, if breeders were "just" breeding to better the breed, they would only ask for the money used to raise the pup to 12 weeks (expenses, food, etc.) and not make a stitch of money. But, we know that's not going to happen...and nobody should expect it to. People should be compensated for their time. But, how much should it be $100, $500, $1000? Who knows. Everyone values their time differently.
Now, I don't want to get into a pissing match with anyone either, and don't expect any rude comments towards me, b/c I wasn't rude to anyone. I've stated my opinion, and that's it. And no, of course, I don't support puppymills. But we are bashing this TopNotch woman and we don't even know her. If some want to come to the conclusion that all brokers are bad, then that's your prerogative...but I don't like to stereotype or discriminate. Sorry JMHO. |
Nicole, For the life of me I cannot understand why this is so hard for everyone. I actually did a search last night trying to find one iota of information that says buying from a broker is a good thing...I found not one single thing to back up the other side of the issue. Not one.
This is not thinking outside the box on an issue that can go either way, this is supporting mills.
If it makes you all feel better to think these puppies came from some nice ladies and gentlemen in Brazil raising their babies in the house and just wanting them to come to America with some nice lady go ahead. Personally I think this is naivity at its best. For the last month I have seen a dozen posts on the forum supporting, promoting and defending this broker, I, like Kaymo have put our opinions in about brokers on each thread. It is always in hopes that someone will educate themselves by doing research. Now this...a "veterinarian" comes on to defend and promote? Have you ever received a single typed thing from your vet that was not signed with their first and last name and DVM after that? I am not saying that "Dr Boolittle" is not a real vet, I do however think it is more than a little "fishy" and I think would like a little more info on them than that before they start handing out medical advise on here.