01/24/2023
Copied from another breeder: and updated a bit.
POTENTIAL OWNER: How much is the puppy?
BREEDER: $3️⃣,5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
POTENTIAL OWNER: What?? It's way too expensive!!
BREEDER: What do you think would be a good price?
POTENTIAL OWNER: No more than $5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ You breeders are so over priced.
BREEDER: I am sorry you see it this way, why don't you try it yourself?
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I've never done it!
BREEDER: For FREE I can teach you how to do it, and in addition you will have the knowledge to do it again.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect, thank you!
BREEDER: To start you will need a female(average cost $3️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ and up). Also a male(average cost $3️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ and up) or semen (average $1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ and up).
You will need to show them to their championship to show they meet the breed standard ( Minimal $2️⃣-1️⃣0️⃣K with travel, motel & fees ).
You will need to do genetic & health testing on them, averages about $1️⃣,2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ per dog. Raise and provide daily care, feeding, training & grooming for 2 years. (So minimal $1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ per month)
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money...
BREEDER: For $5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ you can raise a litter and then keep one of the puppies. Obviously, you will pay the cost of whelping & care.
POTENTIAL OWNER: I can do that.
BREEDER: OK so I have a female due to whelp in 2 weeks. You will need to be available 24/7 around the clock for at least 8 weeks to help with delivery and care.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Eight weeks?? it's way too much time for me! I have to work.
BREEDER: You will also need the reproductive vet to do X-rays ($2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣-$5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣), possibly progesterone testing ($7️⃣5️⃣-$2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣) & C-section ($1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣-$5️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣) & initial vet care on pups until old enough to be placed.
Have on hand a scale, thermometer, latex gloves, sanitizer, absorbent tissues, scissors, hemostats, heating pad, whelping box, heat lamp, whelping pads, blankets, cleaning supplies, appropriate food with supplements for mothers, formula, medications & hand feeding supplies in case of emergency....
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have all these things!
BREEDER: For $2️⃣,5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ you can buy them.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Ummm .... You know, I think it might be better if I just buy a puppy.
BREEDER: Wise decision.
For us breeders there are no vacations or holidays, while you go to visit with family & friends we are home at our dogs side caring for them. It is a no breaks, it's a 100% commitment.
THIS IS THE REALITY
When you choose a professional you don't only pay for the puppy but also: Tools, knowledge, experience, love, time, sacrifices, photographs, video's, countless phone conversations, also text, reading all the emails & multiple questionnaire/applications etc... & still take care of the litter...
If you get your puppy from a reputable/responsible breeder know that they have trusted you with a piece of thier legacy, heart & hard work. ❤🐾
