Thank you for explaining Marsha, I am partial to full Chis also and we have 4
chis, 2 are rescues, one was gotten thru this group. Ia m active in trying to
find unwanted animals forever homes and sometimes I simply have to step back
and get away from it for at least 24 hours as it breaks my heart over and over.
I wasn't putting you down and if it sounded like I was then I apologize I was
simply curious....normajean
marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
And very easily explained. Chihuahuas are a breed close to my heart. I have
had dogs and other kinds of pets all my life but Chihuahuas have touched a
special place. I had them for 10 years before I started breeding them. Why
breed? Because if no one purposely breeds a particular breed, then eventually
the breed will be lost. I love a mutt or mixed breed, I have had and still have
several of them, but chis are special to me the same as other breeds may be
special to other breeders. I don't want to loose the Chihuahua breed just
because some people think there are too many thus no one should breed. I don't
want a world in which all we have is mixed breeds. In order to keep the
Chihuahua breed, there must be Chihuahua breeders (same goes for other breeds)
So why not just give the pups away? Well, for one, as I stated before, people
appreciate and better care for that which they have a financial investment in.
Secondly, I have a lot invested in my dogs...all my dogs...as well as my other
pets. It cost money to feed and vet them, it cost money to advertise them.
Proper breeding is NOT cheap. It is very rare for a serious and ethical breeder
to make a profit. Sure, they may come out ahead on one litter, but then loose
their shirt on the next. There is no profit to be made, but you can't expect us
to just keep putting money in and not getting anything back.
Maybe you are one who is just as happy with a chi mix from a shelter...and if
so, that is great...I have one myself...but I also want the characteristics
that comes only from a full blooded Chihuahua. IT is my breed, my chosen breed.
All I have ever bred and all I ever will breed. For me, personally, and for
many other's, Chihuahuas rule! And p.s , all my pets, with the exception of
my breeding stock chis, ARE spayed/neutered.
Marsha
----- Original Message -----
From: Norma Jean
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Chihuahuas] OFFER: Chuhuahua at lower price KY
I am a firm believer in spaying and neutering but I would like to ask
something, towards the end of the post below you say "I do not breed for money,
however I am not going to give away"...why else would people breed dogs when
they know how over-populated the world is with homeless animals if it wasn't
for money??? I assure you I am not being mean nor do I want to start an
argument but that remark "I don't breed for money however I am not going to
give away" just seems kind of odd to me...normajean
marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
It is true that people are more willing to properly care for something they
have a financial investment in...which is why even rescue groups charge an
adoption fee. You have an adorable pup and in the right location, he is well
worth what you are asking. At the same time, while it is not all about money,
one does have to take money into consideration. I think it is perfectly
understandable that you want to recoup some of the investment you have in the
pup. And, I think that the fact that you are not willing to ship shows that
money is not your priority. If you were willing to ship, you would get all your
money back with no problem.. It is all a matter of trying to balance the best
interest of the pup with the realities of the pocket book. Finances ARE a fact
of life. Just like me...if I had $300 I would buy him, but my financial reality
is that at this moment I don't have that kind of money. Just keep working on
meeting that balance between wanting what is best for the
pup AND trying not to be ripped off. Don't feel bad just because you expect
some financial consideration to be paid. I don't breed for the money, but I am
not gonna just give my pups away! (although I have given a few away in special
cases for special reasons)
Marsha
----- Original Message -----
From: lisa
To: [email protected]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 8:43 PM
Subject: RE: [SPAM] Re: [Chihuahuas] OFFER: Chuhuahua at lower price KY
I have shared with those that have asked. Geese
if I didnt care I
would have already given him away, isnt it true that people are more likely to
take better care of things they pay more for?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Michelle
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 7:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Chihuahuas] OFFER: Chuhuahua at lower price KY
I hate to say it, but this thread has really bothered me. The focus
is all on price and how much money can be gotten for this little dog
rather than finding him a GOOD HOME. You made a commitment to him and
that needs to be honored.
"This is Chip! He is for sale to highest offer." This is taken
directly from your online ad.
No real info has been shared about the dog as far as personality,
likes, etc. Does the pup do well with children or other dogs? How
trained is he? Is he neutered?
And other than $$ this discussion has done little towards how to find
a suitable home for him. You will want to be sure to screen potential
new owners so that Chip isn't in another ad in a few months being
re-homed. Taking on a pet is big responsibility. This is more than a
matter of how much can you get for this dog.
I understand that sometimes situations make it so that you have to
rehome an animal. I would just really like to see Chips wellbeing
take a little more center stage here.
Michelle And Sugar
