Buying/Importing an entire litter - Page 1

I have observed several instances of breeders in the US buying entire litters from Europe then reselling what they don't want to keep

Is this a new all time low (puppy flipping), or just an honest way to really hands on evaluate stock/production with out having to go over seas

Input from the pros please!

Thanks

First of all, why do you criticize those that spend money and time to import bloodlines that are not here... By what you are saying,if you were to import a whole litter you will not do the all time low,right? You will keep the worst ones for your breeding program and sell the best because you are a person of ethics,right? What is your kennel name?..... Why can't you just asked and not throw rocks at glass houses? I either buy the female pregnant or the whole litter so I'm sure to get all pups and not just the ones the "seller" doesn't want...many times,in fact all the time so far I sell every single pup....as it's better to buy an adult already trained in Germany. Please, stop all these nonsense of "all time low " just because you are ignorant of what it takes to ,import dogs or run a breeding program.

I'm seeking information not head hunting - just looking for the options of those who have experience with such a thing - Thank you for your reply

its a money thing , good breeders dont sell whole litters , so if you are looking to import quality you will mostly not find it in the whole litter business

 I agree, it could be considered a  money thing..... Kinda sounds like what some people here in the US would consider producing puppies just to make money..many times called a puppy mill or BYB.......But since its importing, its ok to do that....and nothing is said.....NOW, I am not saying that everyone that does this, falls into this category.. so please don't turn my words around to turn it into that meaning.....Its JMO....

I'm trying to see both sides of the coin

so are they , nice choice of words

Thanks & well said duke

So you are saying that all people who import pups (including whole litters)  are doing it just for the money. Is there anything wrong with making money if you provide quality service?
I think it depends on the service that such importers  are providing along with sale and import of such pups. Like warranty, follow up help in feeding, training, immunization, breeding, socialization, and then they  guarantee the dogs here in USA and not in Spittoon or some other obscure country which most of you can not even point on the map. Such reputable importers are taking a lot of risk and provide valuable service and they need to get pay for it. What do you get payed for? For selling widgets? How dare you to charge  money for selling widgets!!!!:)  Many people do not want to import dogs from obscure breeders from Europe hoping that they are going to get fair shake. Many people want to come and see and evaluate the pups before they buy or just to have a person here in good old USA ( or your native country) who will stand behind the pups with warranty and advice and help.
Like in anything.....Not everybody is a scumbag.
Prager Hans
http://www.alpinek9.com

well said prager
not a damn thing wrong with making money for providing services
isnt that how we all make money?