Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2958830)

Yes, there are people that want everything for little money.......but, bottom line it is up to the breeder as to how to weed out those people. I have a lot of calls that begin with how much are your dogs? My response is to those people is: "You can't afford them" Rude? yes. But, these people are bargin shopping. If someone is more concerned with the cost of a puppy, more than their health and welfare, I don't want my pup in that home.

Originally Posted by The_Momma_Bear (Post 2953195)

I don't know where to post this question but I need help...

My little lady just had four awesome,precious little boys on Sunday. I mated her with the neighbor's stud. He is a full bread male. She is a certified pedigree female. I really didn't insist on papers-as my initial desire was just to have a few babies that I could keep for pets. No intention of breeding them again. I just love the breed and want them all around me.

The owner of the stud was, of course, offered a puppy and he is joyously awaiting his puppy. I also have a brother-in-law who wants a puppy. The only reimbursement I have asked is to cover medical bills. I never intended to sell puppies for a profit.

Anyways, I will have one extra puppy that I would like to home and it would be nice to offer them registration papers for the babies. The owner of the stud is trying to get the registration papers for his dog.

Here is his story: he was adopted by our neighbor. The first owner was moving and relocating and couldn't keep him. They gave up ownership of the dog, as is. My neighbor did some research and found the original owners of this dog. Apparently, when he was purchased the buyer was given an option of two prices: one price with and one price without papers. She purchased the dog without papers. When my neighbor contacted him to find out the registration information, the breeder informed him he would be more than happy to furnish the papers and registration information for $200! Is that normal???? He wouldn't give us any other information (AKC or CKC or names of the original dam and sire).

If in fact it is customary to charge that kind of money for registration information, then so be it, I will accept it. But if this breeder is being a jerk, I want to know. All we really want to do is to register this sire....and the owner of the sire is willing to pay those fees.

Please don't bash me for not getting this information forthright. I never really wanted to pursue this information. Now that I have reconsidered, I find this has become a sticky situation. If I am being unreasonable and expecting something I don't deserve, then I will accept that.

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2958830)

Yes, there are people that want everything for little money.......but, bottom line it is up to the breeder as to how to weed out those people. I have a lot of calls that begin with how much are your dogs? My response is to those people is: "You can't afford them" Rude? yes. But, these people are bargin shopping. If someone is more concerned with the cost of a puppy, more than their health and welfare, I don't want my pup in that home.

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2958865)

To your question of providing registration information for $200 more. A breeder usually has two prices. One for a breeding/show dog and another for pet pups. There should be no added price for papers, if the dog is AKC registerable you get AKC papers for limited registration (pet, no breeding rights) or open registration (breeding rights). But, never, never should a breeder charge you more for AKC papers.

Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986 (Post 2958857)

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My thoughts exactly. I've already had people call me and do the same. Then they told me i was "nuts" for the price i was charging. Which seriously if they couldn't afford a measley 475 they don't need a yorkie. I've paid more for a handbag in the past. I told them it was 200 to hold, and 375 day of pick up. When they showed me proof of neuter i would refund them back 100. And i'm "NUTS"

Originally Posted by topknot (Post 2958869)

:thumbup::thumbup: To me this is unethical to charge more for papers. What does this tell you about the breeder that does charge more?? Red flag to me!! Hmmmm....
If a dog is not worth breeding - they should never have full registrations, Period!

Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986 (Post 2958857)

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My thoughts exactly. I've already had people call me and do the same. Then they told me i was "nuts" for the price i was charging. Which seriously if they couldn't afford a measley 475 they don't need a yorkie. I've paid more for a handbag in the past. I told them it was 200 to hold, and 375 day of pick up. When they showed me proof of neuter i would refund them back 100. And i'm "NUTS"

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2958876)

There are a few pet peeves of mine when vetting new families.

1. People e-mail me and their only info and/or question is do you have any pups? I want a (girl/or boy). What is your price? Nothing else......
I usually resond back with: Thank you for your inquiry, however to better answer your questions, please contact me at the # listed below. I never tell anyone if I have pups until I listen to their voices, how they begin their conversation and how they answer a few of my key questions. My feeling is if they don't take the time to phone me, how much time are they going to take for the care of that pup.....they are bargain shopping...

Originally Posted by topknot (Post 2958884)

That is a good idea to make them call you first before you tell them you have pups. I think I will do this too now. I do require them to talk to me before I actually do the reference check and actually we talk quite a bit before I even take that step. I can tell a lot more from phone conversations than them filling out an application and emailing you it back.

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2958887)

I usually do a meet and greet and we do several of those prior to releasing pups....I want to evaluate the family before I waste my time on reference checking......

Originally Posted by topknot (Post 2958894)

I also do the meet and greet and pretty picky. I usually do the reference check though before they come to my home. We live in the country, so just one thing I use before meet and greet and to be safe.

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2958896)

The one thing that I have in my contract is providing free lifetime grooming and over night puppy sitting. A bit selfish on my part, but it does give the opportunity of seeing my pups......

Originally Posted by topknot (Post 2958898)

I have offered this too, after I heard once too you do this, but no one has taken me up on this since they live a bit away from me. I do get emails/photo up dates and calls from them or I contact them over time to check. You are great Mary - not many have offered this and it is such a great way to also see how they are developing over many years - hands on way. :thumbup::thumbup:

Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 2958904)

It has given me insight to how my breeding has developed......My husband thinks I'm nuts. His way of thinking is that I'm giving the dogs away......I tell him that if helps me in finding that perfect home for my pups, I don't care.

Originally Posted by topknot (Post 2958911)

I totally agree! I think if a person is breeding for the right reason, they would want to do this. :thumbup: Kudos Mary!!!