Not a professional breeder, since all of my money goes into my dogs, rather than getting any out of it!
You've got a lot of great answers, here. I just wanted to emphasize that because most responsible breeders are breeding for themselves first (i.e. to get their next show/working dog), the majority of the litter is going to be pets. They may have 3 nice, showable puppies in a litter of 4, but they will only keep 1 or 2, leaving 1 or 2 that would still be showable, but still go to a pet home.
Some people who breed show and/or working dogs may sell these remaining showable/workable puppies to other show/working people, or they may give them to other breeders on a co-ownership, or as a stud puppy back as the case requires.
However, many (myself included) place even their show quality puppies as pets, which necessarily includes a spay/neuter contract and/or Limited Registration. It is more important that they be with a good family than if they ever set foot in the show ring -- and if they are to be only a pet, they should (of course) never be bred.
I also wanted to echo the other people who have mentioned that the place to get a great pet is a good, responsible breeder. In terms of price, they are *always* less than pet stores, and generally in line with each other, possibly a little more than a backyard breeder in their area. But price should never be the deciding factor (if someone is using me to comparison shop, I'd really rather they didn't buy one of my puppies, anyway). More important is the genetic health of the parents and their ancestors, as well as the insight into socialization, nutrition, and health that a responsible breeder can offer.
I received a Christmas card from someone the other day who had one of my puppies. He was 13 years old -- they lost him in August. How many BYBs can tell you that they are still in contact with somone who bought a puppy from them 13 years ago?
Off my little soapbox, now.
2006-12-12 10:36:53
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answered by Loki Wolfchild 7
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Excellent question!
Puppies that are not show quality are usually sold to loving pet homes with a spay/neuter contract. These dogs are usually more healthy than a puppy acquired from a pet shop or backyard breeder because the entire litter has had the benefit of good breeding, health screening, excellent care as a newborn, etc.
Contrary to what many people believe, buying a pup from a responsible show breeder is cheaper than buying from other sources - especially when you add in the medical care that many poorly bred dogs require.
Good breeders care about their offspring and want to see them go to good homes. Bad breeders only care about separating you from as much cash as possible. Puppies cost more from good breeders because they invested in health screening and showing the parents to prove that they are high enough quality TO breed. Bad breeders don't bother with these things - and the new owners pay the price.
Oh - one last thing. You rarely see good breeders selling pups via the newspaper, craigslist, or other sources. They have waiting lists for their pups consisting of people that did their homework and passed rigorous screening by the breeder. If you want to find a good breeder, go to www.akc.org and locate the Parent Club of the breed you are interested in. Contact that club and find a breeder in your area. Then go visit and talk with that breeder!
2006-12-12 17:52:26
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answered by keesnbcs 3
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I usually don't make judgements before 6 weeks old. The ones that show potential for show are the ones I might sell to other breeders I know or I may keep it for myself.
The ones that are not show quality are the ones that I sell as pets, labeled 'pet quality'. My prices are different depending on the quality of the puppy and lineage.
You can sell them in different ways. Local newspaper, puppyfind.com, craigslist.... etc...
The main thing I do is talk for some time by e-mail or phone to get to really know the potential buyer first to be sure my puppy will go to a safe home.
I also sell these puppies with limited registration and with spay/neuter contracts and health guarantees.
2006-12-12 17:21:39
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answered by dog's best friend 4
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Sell them to carefully selected pet homes with a spay/nauter contract and non-breeding registration.
Contrary to popular belief, even the best show breeders have more pet puppies than show puppies. But the pets are raised with the same care and planning as the show pups.
2006-12-12 17:22:58
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answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7
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I sell my pet quality French Bulldogs to pet homes with a spay/neuter contract and AKC limited registration.
2006-12-12 18:59:13
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answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6
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I don't breed dogs, but I do breed alpacas, and alpacas that don't meet the standards I'm looking for (for fleece, for the show ring, or both) are sold as "non-breeders". Males are gelded.
For dogs, spay/neuter them and place them into homes as Pet Quality.
2006-12-12 17:16:00
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answered by Anonymous
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Sell them to pet homes on a spay/neuter contract.
2006-12-12 17:14:51
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answered by tom l 6
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Yes they are sold to pet homes for a reduced fee and come spayed or neutered.
2006-12-12 17:23:10
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answered by ljn331 4
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You sell them as wonderful loving pets to nice companion homes.You sell them on spay/neuter agreements and limited registration.
2006-12-12 18:20:52
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answered by Great Dane Lover 7
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You sell them to pet homes under a spay/neuter contract. If you have any more questions feel free to email me. ahoback@sasktel.net
2006-12-12 17:20:13
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answered by Sassyshiba 3
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