09/10/2025
Part of being a dog breeder is being responsible for the pups you helped produce.
Being there for your customers after the sale, throughout the life of their dog. Available to answer questions, give advice, if needed and to be available to assist should they no longer be able to keep their dog.
This week I have had that experience twice. One dog came back on Tuesday and 2 are coming Thursday.
Things come up, people pass away, get divorced, move overseas or the dogs behavior becomes unacceptable, as is the case of one of these dogs, to the owner or to another pet in the home.
When you are choosing a breeder, chose wisely, the old saying ‘you get what you pay for’ is often accurate. The initial cost of your pup is a small fraction of the over cost of ownership. Knowing where your pup came from, how it was raised and that the parents are loved, cared for, healthy and well bred dogs has real value to you.
Just put some thought into your choices when getting a pup.
When I hear the first question is ‘how much’ I know that’s your first concern, sometimes only concern 😀
Of course, not everyone can afford a pup and not everyone can justify buying a pup from a breeder.
But just consider why a pup is cheap or why a pup from a breeder may be considerably more expensive.
Each case is different, but it certainly makes sense to educate yourself and take into consideration the actual cost of producing healthy pups when you are a responsible breeder.
