>>>if the breeding is any good word of mouth will take care of where the pups end up.i get contacted about pups all the time in PRIVATE and i try to put them in contact with people that i KNOW that have litters or ones coming.<<<
Quite right, serious breeders network with other breeders, refer puppy buyers back and forth etc. Belonging to breed clubs and local kennel clubs increases your contacts as well. Competing with your dogs, whether in the ring or in the field, lets other breeders know what kind of dogs you have and if they think your dogs are good and that you're knowledgeable and responsible they'll recommend you.
Not only that, networking with other breeders, attending educational events put on by breed and kennel clubs, attending shows and trials, all of those provide plenty of education in breeding better dogs, from bloodlines available, what is desireable, health issues, breeding issues etc. And if you already know everything there is to know about breeding dogs, congratulations cuz I've been at it for over 20 years and I'm still learning.
The main point is: NOBODY, reputable or not, is allowed to advertise puppies on this board, or any of the basset boards or lists that I happen to be on. We can brag about our puppies and dogs, post pics of them for people to admire, but soliciting buyers is off limits. A fine line, but one quite possible to walk.
[ May 20, 2005, 07:25 AM: Message edited by: Soundtrack ]