RE: Bernese in Petshop update

2002-12-10 Thread Rose Tierney
Hi Karen, While there is criticism about the number of "legitimate" puppies registered in the US there is actually a shortage of puppies available for the pet buying public that desire a Berner. Given that and the must have now mentality that many people have the pet stores do a booming trade. If t

RE: Bernese in Petshop update

2002-12-10 Thread Rose Tierney
Hi Kris, It certainly is interesting that these petshops puppies from Kansas are neutered already. What is the estimated distance from the petstore and Kansas? Perhaps if they are being brokered by Hunte they are trying to minimise their own competition and keep up the pet shop prices. Rose Tierne

RE: Bernese in Petshop update

2002-12-09 Thread Karen McFarlane
Okay this may sound ridiculous but here goes. Would people really pay $3000 U.S. funds for a puppy from a pet shop? Am I the only one who thinks that this is an outrageous amount of money? Perhaps some one could email me privately concerning the cost of Bernese Mountain Dogs in the United States. I