I have been lurking on this list for quite a while. I do not have a Cavalier, though maybe someday. The questions and comments about prospective buyers e-mailing questions of cost has prompted me to share with you my point of view as a prospective puppy buyer.
In a message dated 6/2/2002 7:34:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > some well meaning puppy buyers are new to this! And, in our ignorance, we may do something to offend. We often don't know where to start in finding a puppy or dog to suit our needs. For some, as in my case, we may have done research on types of breeds and have definite needs and parameters in our selection. One of these is financial. I know which breeds fulfill my needs for temperament, size, activity, etc., but I had no idea of the type of cost that would be entailed in the purchase of a Cavalier puppy. I happened to find a breeder whom I believe to be reputable by the content of her website and by her involvement in CKCSC. And, she actually lives in the same town I do! I would never presume to phone because I would not want to intrude upon her privacy. A e-mail can be answered at her convenience. In a e-mail I did explain that I was just starting out, but my only two questions were how much and how long. She graciously answered how much and invited me to call if I was interesting in pursuing the possibility of acquiring a puppy. Instead, I e-mailed her my thanks for the information because the cost of a "pet quality" puppy is outside my financial reach. Actually, I was stunned to discover that the price quoted me was more than our monthly take-home pay. Disappointment is also easier to take with a e-mail instead of in person or on the phone. So, if you are one who has thought it "tacky" as Myra said, to discuss cost up front, please consider it as another point of education in the possibility of sharing one's life with a Cavalier. Thank you for listening to a "prospective buyer" point of view. Mary-Margaret Reynolds returning to lurker status ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
