I am from time to time ask why are Our Aussie so much Higher Priced than the others they see in the News Paper ads "You know the ones where they are priced $75 $150 $200 "Easy They are not full Time Professional Breeders ??? It is a GOOD QUESTION ! We do not do this as a Hobby! Let us Define "Let me note that there are a few good all Hobbyist out there who do care, this is my opion only an what I see an here from the public "
" Hobbyist"
American Heritage® Dictionary
An activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure.
A Professional Full Time Breeder
A responsible breeder to the world of purebred dogs is an art, science and total devotion. absolute commitment by responsible breeders. What are the hallmarks of a truly responsible breeder? Is Always A Student , breeders seek to improve their breeds with every litter. To reach this goal, they must devote hours to continually learning as much as they can about their breeds, including health and genetic concerns, temperament, appearance and type. They also need to know about general dog behavior, training and health care. In short, they become canine experts..." An with an Aussie you had better do your homework".
Virtually every dog is the best in the world in the eyes of its owner. Responsible breeders have the ability to separate their love for their dog from an honest evaluation of its good and bad points. Why is a detached point of view necessary? Breeding is hard work. Every breeding is a carefully planned endeavor to produce a better dog. A good breeder recognizes a dog's flaws and finds a mate with characteristics that will help reduce or eliminate those flaws. So how can you honestly evaluate your dog as potential breeding stock? This person should have extensive knowledge of your dog's past breeding line and, like you, should want to see it continually improved. be more confident that breeding your dog will contribute to the betterment of its breed..
Good puppies start long before their parents are bred. Both the sire and dam need constant care, or conditioning, to produce the best offspring. This means regular veterinary care, screening for genetic problems, pre-breeding health tests, regular exercise and good nutrition, they avoid breeding shy or unstable dogs.
A responsible breeder nurtures the puppies, even want to start working with them on basic obedience commands to ease their transition to their new homes. As you can probably imagine, once it's time for the puppies to go to new homes, you've invested a lot of yourself in them. A difficult and important aspect of breeding is making sure your puppies go to owners who will provide loving and permanent homes. They make sure new puppy owners know what to expect, both the pros and the cons, from the furry little bundles they're taking home. If their particular breed requires extensive grooming, drools profusely, or can be difficult to train, responsible breeders will point that out. .
We Breeders know that we ere responsible for this puppy being born, so we are responsible for it until the day it dies. We Breeders are willing to provide guidance and answer as many questions as they are asked. Breeders are always concerned about their puppies. One breeder once said the most satisfying phone call she received came 14 years after her first litter. The caller said one of “her” (the breeder's) dogs had died of old age. At that moment the breeder knew she was responsible for bringing years of the same kind of love and joy she experienced from her dogs into someone else's home. Ultimately, isn't that exactly why you want to breed your dog?