Jessica, you are right about some things, but I really don't think we are complaining. It is ok to have a difference of opinion, or my goodness, this would be a boring board if everyone said, "Yes, you are right and that is great and I agree....."
I honestly think the same as you that this breeder does care about her pups and that is WONDERFUL. But what I am saying is that her price is too high, just an opinion. She may even be the sweetest person, who knows. I just wouldn't say well, "Jo Blo sells his dogs for $1000, so I will too!" Even if this is their full time job, that was their choice.I guess then they shouldn't say they put that price on the dog cuz of quality, just say, I need to make a living!! I have to say when I did start to look into showing my shepards year ago, I did find that alot of the "Champions" were champions because their owner "knew somebody" or they were someone special (or they would have someone else show the dog who was "known") and I am not kidding about, it is true. Not all Champions are because of this, but this did teach me that I really could care a less if champion bloodlines are in my pets. It really doesn't make me think that it is a better quality pet at all. $1000, is just way out of line for a chi, sorry, but it is.