What is a BACKYARD BREEDER, really?
My Current Hot Take There’s a viral post making the rounds in the breeding world right now where high dollar breeders are explaining why their puppies cost thousands of dollars. They're making claims that they feed $100 a bag dog food, and claiming to spend thousands for vet visits each year per dog and that they're actually not making any money at all. (Yes, breeding costs a lot, but $100 dog food? Really? Thousands for vet visits? Are their dogs THAT unhealthy??) They are throwing around the term "backyard breeder" and acting like anyone who doesn't charge the same high prices they do are automatically doing things wrong. So, as usual, I have thoughts. I feel like this is a good time to remind everyone who I am, what I do, and what you're actually getting when you buy a puppy from me. First, I pride myself on being affordable while also producing healthy, well-bred puppies with carefully considered genetics. My goal has always been to not take advantage o...