Lollipop - I have to agree now with Mini et al.

Why not post a new thread with your breeders/cost question?

Hi I have just brought a northern inuit. I was lucky though in a way as she did not blow my budget, She was the last one left and her other bitch is due next week so needed a quick sale so we got her for £250 which is extremly reasonable for that breed. I think original price was £800 she has all her documents and is lovely we are getting her on sunday can't wait.

Maybe you gave the answer there yourself?
That the Q´s courses fear with some breeders that the owners wont be able to afford having a dog if they are too focused on the price?

And I´ll go away too now

Probably best left at that, as a poster pointed out, its nothing to do with me, and as mod posted after that post with out commenting I'll take it as read.

BULLDOG!!

Ahhhhhh - I've only been gone a day What happened ???????

I have read all of this thread, several times - and even though its not a topic I have strong opinions on - I do feel strongly when any member is told that the subject has "nothing to do with them" - if you don't want certain members to contribute, have the discussion via PM

Must admit I feel the same....this is a public board and until Admin lock it it is open to everyone and anyone.

Luz, Anybody can join the discussion, no matter if they own the breed, are pink purple or blue or indeed a new member.

Everyone calm down! - I am going to read this thread and hope I don't find any nastiness going on!!

Hi just popped in to add that although health checks and rearing to a high standard should be taken as said - it is right to ask the breeder and expect an answer to such questions. Not all breeders offer the same and potential buyers should shop around. You wouldn't spend that amount of money on an item for the house without looking around for the best quality and best deal.

I do my best to vet buyers and establish their reasons for wanting a pup - some go away empty handed. If anyone came who genuinely couldn't afford a pup but could offer a really perfect home to one of my dogs I may consider letting them have a slightly older pup for much less money - most breeders tend to 'run on' a potentially good pup from a litter, only to find out a few months down the line that it isn't turning out as good as hoped and we are only too pleased to find them the right pet homes.

I have recently let one of my shelties go to a lovely pet home for next to nothing - the lady is a pensioner but loves her shelties and wanted to 'rescue' one after two of her older ones died of old age. She already has two from me and the one I let her have I could have sold to a fellow breeder for over £500 a week or two previously, but I considered the old lady could give her much more love and attention than the breeder could. So money didn't come into it - which is probably why my dogs are keeping me poor!!! lol

I said this in another thread but as they seem to be connected: