All of that information WAS on their site. To send and email to them I needed to fill out a form with all of my details and reasons why I would want one of their pups, whats my home like, do I have children, other pets etc. etc. I think breeders need to remember not assume that the person on the other end of the email just rolled out of bed and decided to rush out and buy their dog. I have spent time researching and deciding. I understand it is completely the decision of the breeder as to whether my home would be good enough for one of their dogs, and that is why I give them all of the details that they ask of me. But at the same time, I dont think I should be instantly rejected because I would like to know the price. I would be more wary of someone who has cash to simply throw around and isnt interested in a price at all. Am I less deserving than somebody who has cash to blow?
When I email the breeder, I dont want to waste their time. I figure its a bit of give and take. I give them all the information they ask of me, and expect to be given information back. If they sent another email clearly stating that before they release a price they want me to write out my life story and include photos and go to shows, then thats fine, I'll do those things. Or, if they have decided already that they dont want me to have one of their dogs, then just tell me. I would rather that, than a dismissive reply or no reply at all.
Im not at all having a go at breeders and their methods, just honestly finding out information. Its good to know how things work from breeders perspectives.
Hi Perthgirl,
I think you will find more than 50% of pups available will be $3500 on the limited register. You will find it very hard to purchase a female pup on main. Having said that there are still a few breeders that will sell you a pup on main for around $2800.
Because of the high price of pups you will find more than a few that breed mainly for the money(Doesnt mean they dont love their dogs either). My main suggestion would be to make your decision based on health, not price, colour or pedigree. Look for breeders that have other family members, especially grand parents(shows they dont give them the flick once their breeding days are over). And then of course any testing that may have been undertaken.
PM me if you like and good luck!
