More $ for the "pick" - Page 4

Well all the responses have made me think of a few things.

First off, these litters are Malinios litters so everyone can swallow that little chill pill. These litters are a ways out so I have time.

First thing I realized is I need to clarify  their particular definition of "pick".

In the past, I have seen them sell "pets when available" for X$'s, working quality for Y$'s, and then Z$'s for the pup @ 12 weeks with OB, bitework, and environemental imprinting. This makes perfect sense to me.

The whole extra price for a "pick" has never made sense to me. Like someone said before, if I am a breeder, I want my best pups going to proven working homes, not the highest bidder.

Anyway, I am not saying these people are up to anything. I just found it kind of wierd.

Like I said, i will have to call and clarify their definition of "pick".

Thanks guys you have given me some things to think about.

To me pick o the litter means your the first in line with the cash.   Weather you pick or the breeder picks you are wanting the best you can get from a litter.   I dont know if its worth extra dollars or not, but people will pay.   

Two moons

That is the norm, but it gets screwed up if the first one with the money is a pet home or a novice sport trainer.  What happens if you get a national level trainer that has the money in second.  Do you let the pet home pick the one that has the most potential for sport/police? 

I don't think you should pay more for the pick.  Your pick should go to someone that will benefit you, them and the dog.

I actually will charge LESS often for a pick working puppy going to a known, serious, will-title-the-dog-and-good-home-too kind of home.  I also charge less for serious/established (ie not "wannabes") SAR homes, for the "pick" pup for that. 

molly

Thats the way it should be.    I think that is half the problem here in the states. 

Yes Don, your talking about the breeder doing the picking and thats all about matching a dog to its home.  I can fully understand that.

One thing is certain in my mind,  you never really can be sure of any pups given potential from a given litter compared to its littermates.  A pup can be a suprise or a let down.

If your talking about pets most people want to do the picking themselves.  And they will pay for that too.

Its all in the deal.  whats offered, whats expected, everyones different in how they do business.  

I wouldnt pay extra for first pick myself.

I have thought many times that the best dog in the world is probably sitting on the couch, in a kennel or pacing someones backyard.  I'm not positive, but the best dog to have ever lived probably died without a title.

Don you are right. 

Chris Orkies / chris.orkies@gmail.com

I believe that very same thing Don.

I dont think titles or awards complete the picture of what a great dog can be.   I dont belittle titles its just my idea of a great dog goes way beyond these restrictions.