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This is good information and really speaks for any breed you choose. You have to learn about each line, what they bring to the table and if they're a good match.
I have a substantial contract that each potential owner has to sign before taking the puppy and I have both turned people downed because I didn't feel like a Cocker was a good choice for them or after they questioned my contract. An important part in my contract is that they will always return the dog to me if it doesn't work out and they will never end up in the pound. If they need to find the dog another home I have to approve that home and they sign a contract with me with the same stipulations. If they don't have a family picked out, the dog comes home with me and I find a new home. I explain that I am responsible for EVERY dog I breed for it's entire life. I match each pup with the prospective owner and people who want a dog from me know that's how we do it and because of all this, they choose our dogs.
You know there is a difference between a backyard breeder, that has negative connotations because they breed anything they have for the money, no testing, no health consideration and they usually breed multiple breeds. A Hobby breeder on the other hand is someone who is dedicated to the preservation of a particular breed of dog, they do the proper testing and are responsible breeders whether they breed for the show ring or not. They're concerned with health, temperament, and confirmation. Shooting for as close to standard while preserving health and temperament is always my goal.
Sunny, you will be a hobby breeder and if you stick to these high standards you will have people wait for years to get a puppy from you and the litter will be sold before they're whelped!
And BTW $1500 is not high to pay for a good quality dog. The least amount that I've sold a dog for in the last 10 years was $800 but most commonly sold for $1000-$1200
This is good information and really speaks for any breed you choose. You have to learn about each line, what they bring to the table and if they're a good match.
I have a substantial contract that each potential owner has to sign before taking the puppy and I have both turned people downed because I didn't feel like a Cocker was a good choice for them or after they questioned my contract. An important part in my contract is that they will always return the dog to me if it doesn't work out and they will never end up in the pound. If they need to find the dog another home I have to approve that home and they sign a contract with me with the same stipulations. If they don't have a family picked out, the dog comes home with me and I find a new home. I explain that I am responsible for EVERY dog I breed for it's entire life. I match each pup with the prospective owner and people who want a dog from me know that's how we do it and because of all this, they choose our dogs.
You know there is a difference between a backyard breeder, that has negative connotations because they breed anything they have for the money, no testing, no health consideration and they usually breed multiple breeds. A Hobby breeder on the other hand is someone who is dedicated to the preservation of a particular breed of dog, they do the proper testing and are responsible breeders whether they breed for the show ring or not. They're concerned with health, temperament, and confirmation. Shooting for as close to standard while preserving health and temperament is always my goal.
Sunny, you will be a hobby breeder and if you stick to these high standards you will have people wait for years to get a puppy from you and the litter will be sold before they're whelped!
And BTW $1500 is not high to pay for a good quality dog. The least amount that I've sold a dog for in the last 10 years was $800 but most commonly sold for $1000-$1200
