I'd love to do that but the problem is that our import regs state that a dog has to wait six months after the rabies shot then have a blood test to ensure they have immunity - and most breeders won't keep a pup for that long. I'd love to import a new line and would be more than willing to travel to do it - it's just finding a breeder! (And also of the right quality) We have very few regulations about breeders. We have no limits on the number of dogs kept and breeders don't have to be licensed. LC & SC are classed as separate breeds here so obviously aren't mated together Denise
----- Original Message ----- From: MEH To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 9:41 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Question for Marsha why don't you import, there are many reputable breeders here in the US ----- Original Message ----- From: DJH To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 8:06 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Question for Marsha Good heavens - $300???? Here in the UK there's no way you could get a KC registered chi under £1000 ($2000) . The least I've paid for mine was $2000 for the male and the most was £1850 ($3900) for my smooth coat bitch - who now has a bad mouth and LP :-(. My other two were in between. And even at those prices, its very hard getting a breeder to sell to you knowing you want to show and breed. There's always a waiting list ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 3:54 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Question for Marsha Marsha, That is interesting. My golden and white Belle was $300.00. My tri-color Daisy was $300.00. Both are long coats, CKC, and from the same breeder. My dad was looking for a male long haired and the same breeder had only one male at the time a blue fawn that she said she would sell to us for $425.00. We said no because we had heard not to pay more for color or size. I am astounded at some of the dogs I see for sale on the internet for $900.00-$2000.00 And these are ordinary looking chi's. Not champion sired etc... just plain fawn male short haired chi. $1200.00 You have got to be kidding!!!Even if they are are a more rare color-- $1500.00!!! My dogs are beautiful, I mean at least to me!!!! Hugs, Sheila In a message dated 2/4/2008 9:04:54 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Most breeders base their prices on quality, size, sex,color, location and registration (ei limited is cheaper, ect). Basically it is a buyers market, so the value is whatever someone is willing to pay. Yes, it is "normal" in the sense that most do it. Personally, I don't differentiate on any of my pups. I charge the same for all pups in the litter regardless of size, quality, registration level, ect. I do NOT ship, so my value is limited to the local area unless someone is willing to come here. And I have had a lot willing to do so! I have got pups as far away as NY and I am in KY. I basically add my cost of the litter (shots, registration, vet visits, ect) and divide by the number of pups to get my prices, lol. But yea, most will base on all of the stuff above. I'm just weird, lol So what is a good price? Depends on how much you want the pup, lol. I tell people to look at their own local market to get an idea of what is a reasonable range for the quality of pup they are seeking. I am selling this litter for $300 each, CKC. This is my first CKC litter (always AKC before) so I am not entirely sure how things are gonna go down, but I do already have a potential buyer for the no tail and the pups are not even 4 weeks old yet. Marsha Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:29 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Question for Marsha Marsha, I notice a lot of breeders charge more for blue fawns and blue chi's. Is that normal?? What is a good price?? Sheila ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who's never won? Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music.
