07/01/2023
Copied from a breeder 🐾
POTENTIAL OWNER: How much is the puppy?
BREEDER: $3,500
POTENTIAL OWNER: What?? It's way too expensive!!
BREEDER: What do you think would be a good price?
POTENTIAL OWNER: No more than $500. You breeders are so overpriced.
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 $3000 and up). Also a male(average cost $3000 and up) or semen (average $3000 and up).
You will need to show them to their championship to show they meet the breed standard(Minimal $2000 with travel & fees). You will need to do genetic & health testing on them, averages about $750 per dog.
Raise and provide daily care, feeding, worming, vet care, & grooming for 2 years. (So minimal $150 per month)
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money...
BREEDER: For $500 you can raise a liter and then keep one of the puppies. Obviously, you will pay the cost of Breeding, whelping & care.
POTENTIAL OWNER: I can do that.
BREEDER: OK so I have a female due to be in heat in 2 weeks. You will need to be available to take her to the vet for Progesterone testing daily until she ovulates, then the breeding plan.
Correct and strict nutrition for the female for 9 weeks, ultrasound with vet at 4 weeks.
24/7 around the clock care for 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 xrays($200-$500), possibly Reproduction Specialist help/Artificial insemination ($300-$1000) progesterone testing($95-$500) & C-section($3000-$5000) and 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, blankets, cleaning supplies, appropriate food with supplements for mothers, formula, medications & hand feeding supplies in case of emergency....
Then there's the vaccination, micro chipping, health testing appointments, paperwork, registrations, DNA, talking to potential owners, photos, videos, this is hours of your time.
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have all these things or time to do all of that!
BREEDER: For $2000 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 dog's side caring for them. It is a no breaks 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, etc...
