> These breeders can raise their dogs in idyllic conditions of sunny farms, financed by the high premium placed on purebreds.
That sounds logical, but from my talking to various breeders it just isn't reality. They claim to barely break even or even lose money, despite charging ~$1000 per dog. Most of them seem to have other income that supplements their hobby.
Good breeders are motivated by love of the breed and not by money (which, to be fair the article pointed out).
That sounds logical, but from my talking to various breeders it just isn't reality. They claim to barely break even or even lose money, despite charging ~$1000 per dog. Most of them seem to have other income that supplements their hobby.
Good breeders are motivated by love of the breed and not by money (which, to be fair the article pointed out).