>>> I am not raising these puppies just for the money, but what I meant was >>> that I put so much into it that I don't have any problems getting paid >>> for it.
It has always been my understanding that the hobby of breeding and exhibiting our creations is a beloved hobby...like golf, boating, water skiing, sound systems, tv, movies...and that our time and efforts are richly paid by the experience itself. We are "paid" in full by the enjoyment we have from the involvement that also includes the rich friendships with other breeders we would have never met without our mutual interests of the dogs. I don't believe that any of the above mentioned hobbies bring in $$ to pay us for our efforts. We personally do not sell dogs - for this reason. We are still (after 50 years) thrilled with the process of the litter every few years and the fun of getting them in the ring and seeing them win (and lose! which is much less fun, vbg). This is not intended to be a criticism of anyone else's methods of how they conduct their affairs, merely our point of view. To us, dogs are a hobby. The selling price of one of ours is a donation to the local humane society in the name of the dog. We know others who feel as we do, including our esteemed veterinarian. Just offering yet another way or 'doing' dogs, there are many of course, it is up to the individual. Michael Allen ========================================================= "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.
