why do people sell adult dogs? - Page 4

Having raised this question with a KNPV trainer in Holland her answer was quite simple... Once I have attained the top level the challenge is then to do it again... Hence selling the trained dog to make way for the new pup. Anyway ,I am buying an older dog from Holland..the reason is that I can guarantee that I will be able to trial with him,and his current owner has trained him to a standard I can only ruin!!!

I like to visit but once you know people/breeders you can trust I have no problem trusting their judgement and honesty about a dog. That's one nice thing about this website is you start seeing the best breeders to deal with.

>>guess compared to horses, maybe so, but considering some working line pups are selling for $2500 and some show line pups are selling for $5000 <<< Who the heck has working line pups for sale for $2500? (I can't mention showlines, I am not up on what is happening in the showline world). The only ones I have seen or heard of, was DH who had pups by the famous Asko von der Lutter--- who is an all time winning competitor who also probably will not make pups for much longer, out of a bitch who is a high level competitor. That price is understandable for that particular breeding. This is the only one I've ever heard of within the last year selling for anywhere near that amount. Veronica

Okay, I have to correct myself....I remember one breeder who charges that...high tech website and lots of contacts. I forgot about them. Other than that one...I don't know any ordinary breeders who ask that amount.

I just asked about a litter and was quoted $2500 for a pup. Lots of dogs with the same lines outthere and I don't expect these $2500 pups to be better than what I have already. Needless to say I will be skipping all around that!

one thing we may have overlooked is that at times it may behoove a breeder to sell an older dog that maybe you had not planned on selling, but have found the "right" buyer for that dog. ie. This person will promote your kennel by taking the dog to it's fullest potential, where you the breeder may not be in a position to do so. Just another thought to ponder. I don't in general think "something is wrong" with an older dog that is offered for sale with a great description. I'd rather like to think that the breeder had held that dog back for a reason and then for whatever reason they have decided to sell that one, Some of us do sell the best ones. I have a litter right now, I would love to keep one female in particular but will not get the opportunity to do so, As a previous buyer has spoken for the pick female, I'll let her have this pup because of all she has done with the first pup she has and she is in a better geographical area to further promote these pups than I am. So you bet, She is getting the best pup of the litter !! And I will have to wait.

If you're buying a titled dog, then yes - you have confirmation that the dog has abilities. If you're buying a green dog, then it's still a crap shoot, and I still believe the deck is not stacked in your favor. I've heard breeders say they hold back 3 puppies to see which one is best, and then sell the other two. Today's washouts become tomorrow's "top sport prospects" for sale. Some breeders, unfortunately, get stuck with dogs that don't sell, and don't take the time to socialize the dogs well or even give them enough exercise. See my post above - the spook that I bought as an older dog could possibly have been a decent dog if it weren't for the kennel rot. Puppies are always a crap shoot, but from my experience I want control of my pup's upbringing, so that I can socialize and imprint. It's a long, hard road ahead for young dogs that don't get the attention and exposure they need when young. Yvette