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Re: Responsibilities of Breeders in Buyer Screening v.1
Good topic:
My own personal opinions is that there should be some investigation into the knowledge and preparedness of the buyer, on behalf of the seller.
It shouldn't be JUST about the money. Breeding & Selling should be about the animals and the love of the hobby as well, and if breeders/sellers can make a good profit by housing their animals in good homes, I see no problem with that at all.
A couple of minutes talking to someone doesn't consume that much time.
I know in the repsonsible keeping thread, Craig & Karen were drug into some assumptions about their selling ethics.
I've had time to get to know them both on this site, so I'll use them as an example of reputable breeders.
I can see Craig & KarenC turning down a sale, if after speaking with a potential buyer, they think the animal will not be cared for properly. I know for a fact both are willing to take the time to educate the potential buyers and those who just want to learn more. They have done so repeatedly on this site, and with me personally.
There are others on this site who fit the bill of responisble breeders,
Gus, Tamara, Joe, Eric, jeez I know I'm leaving a lot of people out, and I apologize, but I can't list all the reputable breeders here...lol All of these people are more than willing to educate those who are in need of answers, even if the animals in question are not currently being purchased from their collection..
These folks are extremely involved and knowledgable in their animals, and they can quickly get a good feel for the buyer's ability (or lack of) to care for the animal. They can do so without having to give the buyer the 3rd degree.
I also don't see any of these folks selling any of their animals to an underage buyer without active parental involvement.
I've heard quite a few scary anecdotes of venomous sellers selling hots to whomever has the money and not caring what the person's state laws are, or what their experience level. That, to me is not right.
You have a certain responsibility to the animals you sell/care for and to the hobby. I think it should be something that comes automatically,to ask a few questions and turn down a sale if you feel its not right.
While I understand the time consuming factor I do think that everyone has a certain level of responsibility to protect the animals and the hobby.
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