I am very active in rescue, so I DO understand what drives you. Unfortunately, there are too many uncaring breeders out there and it does give legitimate breeders a bad rep. I am an animal fanatic. I am a vegetarian, don't use animal products (no leather, fur, ect...do you know how hard it is to find sneakers that are non leather!) or products tested on animals, ect.....but I also LOVE a full chi puppy!! And as long as I can properly care for my chis, can produce quality pups that go to loving forever homes, then I will continue to breed Chihuahuas. Non of my females ever have more than 4 litters and non are bred till they are old ladies.....Any pup I produce has an open invitation to be returned, no questions asked, if the person decides they can no longer care for them. Hey, even my SD is a chi! (neutered, of course) lol Marsha
----- Original Message ----- From: Norma Jean To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 10:11 PM Subject: Re: [SPAM] Re: [Chihuahuas] OFFER: Chuhuahua at lower price KY 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 didn't care I would have already given him away, isn't it true that people are more likely to take better care of things they pay more for? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
