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03-25-2008, 11:12 AM | #31 | |
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I am curious though, how does one go about getting good breeding stock? I mean, usually one has to convince breeders, one dog at a time to sell them a dog. Personally, I paid an arm and a leg for each of my dogs for my foundation. (Now calm down everyone, I really still have both arms and legs). You know, people would probably like it better if you call them "foundation." And when you say they are good, in what way are they good? Healthwise AND conformation wise? To get that kind of start would be pretty amazing. If you are planning on breeding pets, I guess that would be an easy enough thing to do, and there are quite a few breeders that breed for only pet quality on here and that must be the only way to make money, at least at first because show expenses are very high and so are show dogs. You're right about this being a breeders forum and nobody should make disparaging remarks about the terminology that you used. You'll notice that you'll get a lot of replies in here that start with "I'm not a breeder, but...." LOL. Anyway, I know I asked you more questions than I answered but if you let us know if you plan to show and if you paid show prices for your dogs it would help you get the approriate responses -- either from show breeders or those who breed only pet quality. It was an honest question but asking about making money on breeding dogs is a loaded question it seems. Personally, I think SOME protesteth too much. | |
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03-25-2008, 11:28 AM | #32 |
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| How to get good "foundation" stock... As I said in my OP, I'm not rich, but also not poor. I know you get what you pay for and I've paid plenty for my dogs;there should be some show worthy progeny, but most will end up as pets. Those of you who have experience and connections really should be nicer to beginners, even those who HAVE to make money for their trouble. How about the small home based breeders pulling together and helping each other put puppy mills out of business. Can't do it with these petty corrections and put-downs. Best, Mattie |
03-25-2008, 11:56 AM | #33 | |
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03-25-2008, 01:06 PM | #34 | |
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03-25-2008, 01:20 PM | #35 | |
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03-25-2008, 01:23 PM | #36 |
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03-25-2008, 04:15 PM | #37 | |
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Did you keep one of Gizmo's babies? to the OP I think the simple truth is...yes there **CAN** be a profit. But bad things can happen and not just lose the whole litter, but the mama too I have never had a litter of puppies and thought MONEY. Tho I will admit my husband did with our first litter. I was so angry. How could he think money before they were even safely here?!?!?!? You may never see that money. Too many things can and do happen. Hope instead after learning all you can, for a safe whelp. Healthy puppies that grow and thrive. After a lot of work and worry... THEN you can start thinking a bit about money.
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03-25-2008, 04:40 PM | #38 |
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| With the glut of yorkie puppies on the market and the weakening economy I can definitely see a drop in the future prices of puppies. Of course vet expenses as well as other expenses will continue to rise so in the future you will be less likely to make money breeding. Not trying to be depressing but realistic. A $1000. puppy is a luxury, not a necessity and it is getting harder already to find excellent homes for our angels. In the coming year I will probably cut down on breeding which means I may have to cut down on showing but I already have a show prospect that I'm considering running when I finish Connor so it won't hurt too much. I guess it's like anything else, it's touch to start a new business in a slow economy.
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03-25-2008, 04:47 PM | #39 | |
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03-25-2008, 04:51 PM | #40 | |
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03-25-2008, 04:56 PM | #41 | |
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Fabulous, sad, touching story...sadly, I think the people who are in it just to make a lot of $$$$$ won't even pause to consider it. p.s. - this is in the breeders forum and I think the term breeding stock is quite appropriate. Just my 2 cents.
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03-26-2008, 06:43 AM | #42 |
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| with the industry being flooded with yorkies, many breeders are having a more difficult time placing their puppies. it is a very competitive industry with mostly poor bred yorkies. many people are having to drop their adoption fees and keep the puppies longer. you need to make sure you are doing this for the right reason and not add to the over population of the breed. do your research, look and see all the yorkies out there needing a home, there are thousands. make sure you abide by the ytca rules and ethics. do the right thing!!
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03-26-2008, 11:42 AM | #43 | |
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03-26-2008, 03:32 PM | #44 |
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| [QUOTE=lisatodd;1875594]with the industry being flooded with yorkies, many breeders are having a more difficult time placing their puppies. it is a very competitive industry with mostly poor bred yorkies. many people are having to drop their adoption fees and keep the puppies longer. you need to make sure you are doing this for the right reason.... What do you think would be a "right reason?" I breed because I love being around my Yorkies and I'm good at it. Why would it be wrong for me to make a few dollars for all the trouble and risk? |
03-26-2008, 03:46 PM | #45 | |
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