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Haha hillarious!! The one I hate most- really gets on my nerves is hypo and hyper... "my child was hypo all day"... Nope they weren't.... hypo means low!! I just give people the dumb stare now and they assume I don't know what they mean, but really I can't be bothered trying to explain anymore;) Edit: and 'z' specialise, socialise.... Can't stand American spellcheck, and so many people don't care

sorry missed that post, was in the stationary cupboard...lol

Yep, especially 'journalists' either online, newspaper or newsreaders. Drives me batty! I'm only 30 and we were hardly taught any grammar at school. Now I think they teach even less, and it's so important. Bad spelling gets me too!! their and they're etc. grrr

Exactly!! and if you baulk at their price and you go down the road to find a similar (or better) manufacturer, with the same fuel economy and cup holders to boot, with a reasonable price, you have every right to wonder why the first person was charging so much!! re: the jeans...me to haha p.s yeah me...i bolded

Understandable:) I'm bad at judging emotion and intent in forums!! I just know it happens and have been disheartened by some breeders prices and attitudes, guess its par for the course in finding what i want:)

Not my first question, but yes its up there, as I said, a lot of people have so much information on their websites for me to look at before I contact them. I am going to continue to enquire regarding the price of the puppies from the breeders I am contacting in my search for the perfect pup for my family. If they are going to deem me 'not worthy' or increase the price according to my personality, in the hope of making it out of reach for me then so be it, I would not want to buy a pup from somebody who thought that was ok. I'm sure I will find a fantastic breeder who will be able to match my family with a perfect companion, I am willing to take my time. And spend my money wisely.

I used to know a breeder who would get you over for a cuppa and a play with the pups and then ask you how much you expected to pay. He always got good prices ...... and dogs were matched with people. In my book that is best practice. Some buyers who were told to go elsewhere Souff Im not sure how to quote hopefully this works... So the people with more cash to splash get the pup? Hardly fair when I might have a fantastic home for a pup but am not willing to pay as much, if I don't think it's fair. It's important to me, Just as a breeder wants to make sure their dogs go to good homes, I also want to know that they are not charging $600 above everyone else before I spend time meeting them...

Thanks benshiva, I was cruising your website as you wrote that, you have some absolutely gorgeous dogs!!

I'm glad I read this! I am looking for a bc pup and I have to say that there are many registered breeders asking for $1300+ for their pups and then practically biting my head off when I want to know the cost... My last dog Kodi (RIP) was a pet shop GR 11 years ago, long before I knew about such things as DOL.....I only really found out about this kind of thing recently when I started researching BCs. I want to know why breeders put all the information under the sun re: litters, lines etc. but not prices. Often it’s the only piece of information missing and I feel like it’s deliberate. What is so wrong with me flicking a quick email to find out how much the pups are? When I already know so much about them from their comprehensive websites…. I know a lot of people say that price shouldn’t be a deciding factor, but in the same token I don’t want to be ripped off. Nor do I want a pet shop or dodgy pup, it is a factor for me, It gives me an idea of what you feel the pups are worth. I have a limit, that's my choice I think. As I’m only just starting my search, I think it’s a reasonable question. I am willing to wait for the right puppy, but feel like I am going for a bank loan or a Government job!! I’m torn because I want a healthy pup that someone has taken care and consideration when breeding and helping me select, but I am disheartened when people take a stab at me when I want to know how much they are charging! Now I know that it's not unreasonable to pay $900 - $1000, I think I will keep going past the dogs with such hefty price tags as I know there are great breeders out there who are doing the right thing for all:) rant over....sorry for the hijack! Hopefully this pup has a long and healthy life:)

Hello, I'm new, have been reading for a while but this is my first post and I just had to comment on this one:) I have 3 kids, 5, 6 and 7. We frequent a popular off lead beach near us, and my kids know that they DO NOT approach dogs without owners permission, It's just common sense.....I find that if the owner feels the kids can pat the dog they will often let you know first, something like 'you can pat fluffy if you want' then I say its ok. Poor form on this parents part I think, as if you'd encourage a small child to move towards 2 dogs that were obviously otherwise engaged in a play fight....