Trading Post Discussion

[~Shepherd~]

Do Registered breeders feel this method will put them in the cheap and nasty market?

Edited May 15, 2010 by Chewbacca

[Danois]

Why would it?

It's simply another advertising medium - just like Petlink.

Registered breeders are able to distinguish themselves in their ads by stating they are registered, health test etc.

If anything its showing people that there are a number of options re where a puppy can be purchased from.

[huski]

Why would it?

It's simply another advertising medium - just like Petlink.

Registered breeders are able to distinguish themselves in their ads by stating they are registered, health test etc.

If anything its showing people that there are a number of options re where a puppy can be purchased from.

Totally agree

[Rebanne]

Why would it?

It's simply another advertising medium - just like Petlink.

Registered breeders are able to distinguish themselves in their ads by stating they are registered, health test etc.

If anything its showing people that there are a number of options re where a puppy can be purchased from.

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[~Shepherd~]

I am all for it, I wish more would do it. Imagine comparing the 2 ads of health tested pedigree vs the other. I have had many doscussions with people regarding this, including horse people. If it was half BYB half reg, in time it would possibly knock the BYB's off.

I honestly wish more breeders would advertise against the BYBs instead of remaing in the exclusive zone of a razzy website turning their noses up at the TP. Reg breeders should get 10% discount on adverts. Anyone good at letter writing?

[~Shepherd~]

I would really like to get more reg. breeders views on this.

[Dame Aussie]

I found the breeder we bought Lili from in the Trading Post, they were advertised here and other places but the Post was the first place I saw them , and I have noticed increasingly more ads in there from registered breeders, which can only be a good thing?!

[Baileys mum]

Why would it?

It's simply another advertising medium - just like Petlink.

Registered breeders are able to distinguish themselves in their ads by stating they are registered, health test etc.

If anything its showing people that there are a number of options re where a puppy can be purchased from.

x 2

x3

If would be good if they could have a separate section for registered puppies though, instead of being in amongst all the BYB puppy ads.

I will probably be advertising my litter of Aussie terrier pups in there in a couple of weeks time, I will see how I go with the DOL listing first & a few other websites I have listed them on.

Edited May 15, 2010 by Baileys mum

[~Shepherd~]

Why would it?

It's simply another advertising medium - just like Petlink.

Registered breeders are able to distinguish themselves in their ads by stating they are registered, health test etc.

If anything its showing people that there are a number of options re where a puppy can be purchased from.

because the minimal amount of reg. breeder advertisers seems to be a reflection of the attitude in the OP

[sas]

If you're screening your buyers and doing the right thing, it doesn't really matter where you advertise....you're always going to have poeple not suitable to you and your dogs anyway.

[~Shepherd~]

Why would it?

It's simply another advertising medium - just like Petlink.

Registered breeders are able to distinguish themselves in their ads by stating they are registered, health test etc.

If anything its showing people that there are a number of options re where a puppy can be purchased from.

x 2

x3

If would be good if they could have a separate section for registered puppies though, instead of being in amongst all the BYB puppy ads.

I dont think so, unless there was an equalish number, and I dont think thats going to happen in the near future.

Would reg. breeders add their price, or would this also seem "cheap and nasty".

Edited May 15, 2010 by Chewbacca

[~Shepherd~]

If you're screening your buyers and doing the right thing, it doesn't really matter where you advertise....you're always going to have poeple not suitable to you and your dogs anyway.

agreed, but I know there are a lot of negative feelings around advertising via the TP.

[WreckitWhippet]

It's a good way of the ethical registered breeders getting out there. Potentially good owners read the papers and look on the net.

[~Shepherd~]

Why would it?

It's simply another advertising medium - just like Petlink.

Registered breeders are able to distinguish themselves in their ads by stating they are registered, health test etc.

If anything its showing people that there are a number of options re where a puppy can be purchased from.

x 2 :D

x3

If would be good if they could have a separate section for registered puppies though, instead of being in amongst all the BYB puppy ads.

I will probably be advertising my litter of Aussie terrier pups in there in a couple of weeks time, I will see how I go with the DOL listing first & a few other websites I have listed them on.

How would you word it to sound better than the BYB's? Would you have to include a price to remain competitive?

[WreckitWhippet]

You don't need to word you add to be better than a BYBer, by simply advertising that you are am ANKC registered breeder immediately distinguishes you from them.

xxxxx pups available to loving homes, Dogs NSW registered breeder, Master Dog Breeders member contact xxxxxx

[~Shepherd~]

You don't need to word you add to be better than a BYBer, by simply advertising that you are am ANKC registered breeder immediately distinguishes you from them.

xxxxx pups available to loving homes, Dogs NSW registered breeder, Master Dog Breeders member contact xxxxxx

It does distinguish you in the eyes of a purebred enthusiast, but the General public would not have a clue about the ANKC and possibly assume the dog is registered' with the council. It does not make them bad homes as they dont get purebred talk, just ignorant.

[Baileys mum]

Why would it?

It's simply another advertising medium - just like Petlink.

Registered breeders are able to distinguish themselves in their ads by stating they are registered, health test etc.

If anything its showing people that there are a number of options re where a puppy can be purchased from.

x 2 :D

x3

If would be good if they could have a separate section for registered puppies though, instead of being in amongst all the BYB puppy ads.

I will probably be advertising my litter of Aussie terrier pups in there in a couple of weeks time, I will see how I go with the DOL listing first & a few other websites I have listed them on.

How would you word it to sound better than the BYB's? Would you have to include a price to remain competitive

I think by stating that you are an ANKC registered breeder & that you are offering purebred pedigree pups that come with VCA registration papers, makes your pups stand out better straight away from a BYB puppy.

I would also state that my pups come with breeder support for the life of the pup, & also put in the advert all the extras I offer, like 7 days worth of food, Info about the breed, toys for the pup, a puppy blanket, a book on caring for & training pups. All these extras make my puppies look so much more attractive in comparison to a BYB pup that is advertised for the same price & come with none of these extras, & believe me there are so many BYB litters advertised at the moment, many of them x breeds that are priced at the same price & even more as the price I am asking for my pups.

I also forgot to add that I don't have an issue including my price ,as it is the same price that most registered Aussie terrier breeders are asking for their pups at the moment.

Edited May 15, 2010 by Baileys mum

[ness]

I have noticed some of the breed clubs place adds in places like the advertiser - a general add saying if people are looking for x breed then contact the club. Haven't looked at the trading post.

[~Shepherd~]

Why would it?

It's simply another advertising medium - just like Petlink.

Registered breeders are able to distinguish themselves in their ads by stating they are registered, health test etc.

If anything its showing people that there are a number of options re where a puppy can be purchased from.

x 2 :D

x3

If would be good if they could have a separate section for registered puppies though, instead of being in amongst all the BYB puppy ads.

I will probably be advertising my litter of Aussie terrier pups in there in a couple of weeks time, I will see how I go with the DOL listing first & a few other websites I have listed them on.

How would you word it to sound better than the BYB's? Would you have to include a price to remain competitive

I think by stating that you are an ANKC registered breeder & that you are offering purebred pedigree pups that come with VCA registration papers, makes your pups stand out better straight away from a BYB puppy.

I would also state that my pups come with breeder support for the life of the pup, & also put in the advert all the extras I offer, like 7 days worth of food, Info about the breed, toys for the pup, a puppy blanket, a book on caring for & training pups. All these extras make my puppies look so much more attractive in comparison to a BYB pup that is advertised for the same price & come with none of these extras, & believe me there are so many BYB litters advertised at the moment, many of them x breeds that are priced at the same price & even more as the price I am asking for my pups.

I also forgot to add that I don't have an issue including my price ,as it is the same price that most registered Aussie terrier breeders are asking for their pups at the moment.

good on you! There is nothing wrong with advertising a price. You can either afford it or you cant, and ultimately you find out the price anyway. Why stuff around?

[waffle]

Not a breeder, but i think it would be a great idea for more breeders to advertise on trading post etc. If you mention health testing i think that would help a lot. There are a lot of people out there who love dogs and would give them great homes but have just been misled to believe xbreeds will have less health problems. Putting ads on trading post emphasizing the pros would really help educate puppy buyers.