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Featured Article | The $650.00 Puppy vs The $300.00 Puppy | $650.00 - Both the sire and dam of this puppy came from top quality breeding stock which was developed over years and years of selective and knowledgeable breeding. Both meet the requirement of the written AKC/CandianKC standard for the breed in conformation as well as temperment. Each has a pedigree which has been studied and throughly researched. These dogs have been selected to breed to each other because they can both contribute to the excellence of the breed as well as complement on another.
$300.00-The dam of this litter was purchased from a local pet store and originally came from a Missouri puppy mill. She was sick off and on the first year of her life due to to many different types of intestinal parasites and malnutrition. The sire, an over-sized male, lives down the street and was purchased from an ad in the newpaper. Neither owner has ever heard of the AKC/CanadianKC written standard. Neither owner has seen a wirtten pedigree. The female is skittish and snappy. Her owners hope that having a litter will calm her down.
$650.00- Before this breeding ever took place, both male and female had tests including hip x-rays, eye tests and heart tests to determine that there were no physical or genetic problems that might be passed on to offspring. The breeder is well aware of the genetic problems to which the breed is predisposed and uses no animal for breeding unless it is certified clear of defects by a qualified Veterinarian. The health of her pups is guaranteed.
$300.00 -The breeder is totally unaware of the genetic problems within the breed. Trips to the Veterinarian, except for dire emergencies or yearly shots, are considered too expensive. The breeders' hope is to make money off the sale of the puppies. If he keeps expenses down, he can buy that new couch he's been wanting. Puppies are sold with no guarantee.
$650.00- The breeder is a professional and he has a good reputation to maintain. His goal is to produce beautiful and sound specimens which anyone would be proud to own. Profit, if any is made, goes toward furture breedings, always aimed toward the betterment of the breed, or for show entries, handler's fees, new equipment and important veterinary tests. Both the mother and pups are fed the highest quality diet. Many trips to the vet assure him that mother and pups are thriving under the very best care. The pups are raised in a busy part of the house where they are socialized, groomed and exposed to different kinds of stimuli. They are touched and talked to, cuddled and even sung to. They are never sold before they are seven weeks old. Every buyer is interviewed at length and pups are placed only in homes where they will receive the finest treatment. The breeder spends time with each new owner, educating and answering questions. Follow-up calls are made to make sure the pups are adjusting well. Each new owner receives a bill of sale and health guarantees, vaccination record, minimum three-generation pedigree, guarantee of registration with the AKC/CanadianKC and thorough puppy care and nutrition information. If the puppy is not considered to be of such quality as it will better the breed the puppy is sold with a limited registration or non-breeding agreements. The new owners are encouraged to continue a relationship with the breeder, and to call and ask questions at any time during the dogs life.
$300.00- These puppies are born in a box, in the garage and receive little care other than what the mother gives. To cut costs they are weaned on generic dog food and allowed to nurse on the mother as long as possible to keep food bills down. The bitch's health declines rapidly due to poor health and some pups are weak and runty. They are sold as quickly as possible because advertising and vaccines are expensive. They are sold without having had their dewclaws removed, without shots, parasite checks, vet examinations, guarantees or information of any kind. They are sold to anyone who has the cash. If the new owner is lucky he may receive a AKC/CanadianKC registration application. Although the puppy is of very poor quality, it is sold with full breeding rights. The new owner usually disappears with the pup, never to be seen again. If the market is not good, the breeder takes the leftover pups to the local pet shop.
The comparison you have just read is hypothetical, but very typical of what we see all too often. Although not every breeder who charges higher prices is reputable and ethical, pet buyers should keep looking until they find one that is. When I am asked why my prices are so much higher than those in some newspaper ads, I mail a copy of this article. Those buyers who respect the quality and excellence are wonderful customers and become "partners" in this hobby that I love so much. Those that are seeking pets deserve nothing less than a nice quality, healthy and trusting animal. As well as a breeder they can count on.
Anonymous Mind you Thai Ridgebacks "use to" sell for at least $1000.00... However, soon the high price will actually be $650.00 so this article may fit the breed over population by next year. Gotta love (to hate) and to think he was worried about the AKC-FSS ruining the breed.... HAHA! those "free" (you pay for shipping) and his other atra breeders will soon be offering to pay for the shipping of their Thai Ridgeback puppies to their new owners as well as slashing the prices 75%!
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OK so I didn't check gender. It doesn't matter when neutered. Does look Foxy, Tina. James some of us on the boards DO NOT HAVE BLUES! Red aggressive, possessive, spoiled Bitch rules my house. Jo-Ann & Ginger
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'Foxy`?? LOL dont you recognice Serges rescues, His _TOYs..... Don´t you remember why he named the dog Endurance!? Nice Serge, you fooled them all...lol. ;-))))) Tina http://groups.msn.com/thai-ridgeback-thailand/mynewtoys.msnw
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Tina !! Do you think I'm kidding in April Fools ? Look picture carefully, not only he have white on the tip of tail, he also come with white socks......He will become more rare if it was came with white collar, problaby I would call him " Boston Fawn TRD" and ask for more price.... Are you interesting breeding rare color in the future for commercial demand ?? |
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James !! Fashion and Pride = Rares - this is what most dog owner looking for when seeking for new dog !! Althought, they do study the breed and do home work, but sadly they only read breed promotion articles and features wrote by dog politician |
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You are Right, JoAnn !! BROWN means LOCAL and CHEAP because of popularity................Another human thought !! It looks RACISM to me when select choice base from color, does it ? Obama 08 |
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James: Not everyone has Blues!... Well, ok, I have to take that back now...lol... it took me six years to get a blue... w/the excellent temperament... problem is when she came into heat she had a prolapsed vagina (I know this sort of stuff only happens to me... it's my sort of luck). I finally get a Thai Ridgeback w/the smashing temperament, only to have to have her spayed... but her life is more important to me, than breeding. Actually any animals life means more to me than just being used for breeding; then I believe most here on the board have those same thoughts. I love my Reds! but if you look at the majority of my dogs... it's like looking into a sea of RED... course now the BLACKS are catching up w/them...lol... JoAnn: Actually the majority of dogs that are un-adoptable in shelters are big black dogs... course, mind you in Hamilton County Ohio... any dog that is black and white is instantly a Border Collie... doesn't matter if it's really an English Springer Spaniel, or a pit bull terrier... .... I know that w/Boxers there are plenty of idiots who pay big dollars to breeders (unscrupulous) for those rare "white" Boxers... same for those "white" Dobermans.... I even saw an add last year in the local newspaper for someone selling "rare" trindles (a tri colored Basenji who has brindle markings in the tan coloring on the legs, face etc...).... clearly if they looked at the breed standard they would know that's not an acceptable color..... course a week earlier this same number was selling the rare "brindles" if they attended any dog shows... they would know that they're not so "rare." I like my Thai Ridgeback.... he's "rare" because he doesn't carry that "signature" ridge!... and he my friends is truly PRICELESS! |
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Cathy, In Cleveland it is Brown dog. Different regions different mixes.
Jo-Ann
Serge, Don't have the time Tina does to keep up with your "toys". Still like him.
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I just got an good memory for pictures, Its the dog he rescued from an tire in the ground..
Serge asked us for an name..."Endurance". I just mention it because I know Serge is an good hearted dog lover. he never brag about it, but he spends lots of money and power for doing rescue work. |
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ok, go easy now ladies,, I didnt mean "everyone" in a literal sense..I meant there are more blues here than any color..By a large margin, and most breeders here have them and breed them, so what is really so rare? The black and red are more rare,, here... |
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There have been more then 80 TRD puppies for sale in EU this season....BUT only 2 fawns!!! Guess- They are rare and they are mine!!! --And I got one left! lol and the other one Im co-owner on...No "market" at all in Sweden,
But they can sell litters of red and blacks in Germany and Tjekkia, and the rest of EU, dont matter if they are ridgeless or DS or healthy, All sold!
Im not an marketing professional ;-) I hate that "part" of my hobby... I just like to be around dogs and puppies...I am stucked with 8 ;-)))
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"Apricot Fawn" is vary similar in color to Dewey, the Pit/Husky mix I had. Though Dewey had a darker tan on his back, and a white mask (from the Pit).
Either way...properly colored or not...I really like the looks of that dog. He seems very alert yet relaxed. From a personality standpoint that's something I find desirable.
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Hi Cheri You can seeing apricot fawn oftenly in cross color breeding within Thai dog , usually came with black mask but they are not yet purify here a picture of my female apricot fawn Thai rescue - Judy |
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