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by Carole g » 08 Aug 2007, 09:42
gailg wrote
"Hi, I have seen the ad.
Why so many ?
They are obviously being over bred,I feel so sorry for these dogs.It was a strange choice for someone who is retired and I think £600 is a lot
The answer is obvious, far too many with a bitch are deciding to have a litter, some because they think their bitch is wonderful and they would like a litter for the "experience". There is also (being human) the thought that they will get back the money they paid, why should every body else be in it and not them!
They have have got a point of course, particularly if they have paid a huge amount for their pup there will always be the thought of getting their money back. This site then says.. isnt she lovely, well done if you have done some health tests, carry on , here is a good stud!
What should be said is DONT, there are too many puppies anyway of all breeds, the outlook for your puppies is uncertain and the market is very limited particularly for large boisterous dogs needing extra coat care. I see people with litters advertised on the "rehoming" thread, surely this should only be for genuine rehomes, breeders panicking because they have 7 week old pups unsold, good lord we are used to hanging on to pups for many more weeks until the right homes turn up. There is no RIGHT to sell pups just because you have bred them and they are very hard work.
Those who breed litters to give the bitch a litter or just for money will swamp the dwindling market, end up selling them cheap and even the best reared puppies may remain unsold for long periods, that is the real world of breeding dogs. The honeymoon period for large labradoodles is over, the market has moved to the smaller ones and will move again, only responsible breeders with long term aims should be breeding at all.
ALWAYS visit the premises and see mum with pup. There are no excuses!
DONT BUY FROM PUPPY HARMERS 