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minniemn · 08-04-2005, 05:19 AM

Villette, I had my hubby read this thread last night, I wanted to know if I was way off base yesterday... I didn't tell him anything I wrote, and the first thing out of his mouth was "these people are buying these tiny dogs for an outragous price, for a status thing", and he went on to say how he would never want a dog smaller than jaz because we don't have to worry as much about her, she can jump off the couch ect......

If a person really loves the breed that much to invest 4-10 grand... they would do their research first, and realize that they were getting taken advantage of... then they would buy a yorkie from a reputable person, and invest the other 3-9 grand into a shelter, rescue or something similar.

I can see how it would cost more to raise a tiny dog, if the breeder keeps them longer due to size ect... so it would cost more to buy them, but not that much more. I am keeping my pups until 12 weeks, so I have more shots to pay the vet for than the average person who sells their pups at 8 weeks, so does that give me the right to increase the pups price? by hundreds or thousands? I don't think so, why? because I am trying to do what is right for the pups, it is an expense of breeding, I am not in it for the money- I want to make sure that I have done the best I could for these pups, and feel that I did the new owners right also... and chances are their pup will not have issues that an 8 weeker may have.

And to give a "goody bag" with the pup is Great, BUT geez louise for 3 grand a person could buy two pups, and a ton of "goodies" and still have money left.

But you are going have people who will pay this price, and people who will supply them, just like pet stores, these people are not doing what is best for the breed, they are doing what is best for their pocket book. It is sad to me that it has to be a living, breathing, caring animal that is being used this way.

I better step out of the conversation also, since my posts were deleted also, there is a chance I could be banned for these posts, but I have had enough of the preach one way do another as long as it is good for me attitude. Using pets for profits also burns me... well I better stop there.

08-04-2005, 05:19 AM	#48
minniemn YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 364	Villette, I had my hubby read this thread last night, I wanted to know if I was way off base yesterday... I didn't tell him anything I wrote, and the first thing out of his mouth was "these people are buying these tiny dogs for an outragous price, for a status thing", and he went on to say how he would never want a dog smaller than jaz because we don't have to worry as much about her, she can jump off the couch ect...... If a person really loves the breed that much to invest 4-10 grand... they would do their research first, and realize that they were getting taken advantage of... then they would buy a yorkie from a reputable person, and invest the other 3-9 grand into a shelter, rescue or something similar. I can see how it would cost more to raise a tiny dog, if the breeder keeps them longer due to size ect... so it would cost more to buy them, but not that much more. I am keeping my pups until 12 weeks, so I have more shots to pay the vet for than the average person who sells their pups at 8 weeks, so does that give me the right to increase the pups price? by hundreds or thousands? I don't think so, why? because I am trying to do what is right for the pups, it is an expense of breeding, I am not in it for the money- I want to make sure that I have done the best I could for these pups, and feel that I did the new owners right also... and chances are their pup will not have issues that an 8 weeker may have. And to give a "goody bag" with the pup is Great, BUT geez louise for 3 grand a person could buy two pups, and a ton of "goodies" and still have money left. But you are going have people who will pay this price, and people who will supply them, just like pet stores, these people are not doing what is best for the breed, they are doing what is best for their pocket book. It is sad to me that it has to be a living, breathing, caring animal that is being used this way. I better step out of the conversation also, since my posts were deleted also, there is a chance I could be banned for these posts, but I have had enough of the preach one way do another as long as it is good for me attitude. Using pets for profits also burns me... well I better stop there.