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08-16-2005, 03:02 AM | #1 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | Question for breeders I've always been curious as to why breeders sometimes sell dogs for less money if owners agree not to breed them. Is it a business decision, so the new owner isn't cutting into the original breeder's business? Or is the breeder trying to protect the breed after realizing the pup has flaws?
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08-16-2005, 04:40 AM | #2 | |
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I have to know the person very well before selling at lower price . | |
08-16-2005, 04:53 AM | #3 |
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| Speaking only for myself, I paid what I would consider full price for both of my dogs.I signed a spay and neuter contract with both and had no problems with any of it. Neither of my dogs are breeding/show quality,that is why they live with me instead of the breeders. My breeder has spent years working on her lines and her reputation,I can fully understand why she wouldn't want me, having no idea what I am doing, breeding to the dog down the street. And then having her kennel name on the puppies papers. Aside from that why would I want to breed a dog that for whatever reason someone with far more knowledge than I has decided shouldn't be bred? So I think the answer to your question is the latter statement, they are protecting the breed AND their lines. |
08-16-2005, 05:20 AM | #4 |
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| Sometimes breeders will reduce the price if someone states they do not want to breed the puppy. But many times people will make that statement and have other intentions. It is a case by case situation. I try and spay and neuter all the kids that I consider pet/companion before I place them in the new home. I have found that holding the papers does not work-. My thought has been if I have a client who tries to haggle on the price and make the rules- I thank them for their interest and kindly state that I don't think that I have the puppy that they are looking for. I have gave puppies away to worthy homes who came with references- some show quality puppies- but only in special situations for adults and children with special health needs. |
08-16-2005, 12:23 PM | #5 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | Thanks all for the replies. I can see how it might be a sensitive topic. Your answers make perfect sense, and I agree with you 100 percent. I was just wondering what would happen if someone signed an agreement and then the pup grew into the fictitious "perfect yorkie," in size, health, temperment and everything else they judge on. But I presume by birth a good breeder will know what kind of dog it is. Thanks again.
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