canDid frustrations

When my father and I decided to venture into dogs and dog breeding, both of us never thought of actually joining dog shows. Just honest-to-goodness dog breeding and selling. But not the puppy-mill type since my father for more than thirty years was submerged in breeding and genetics when it came to game fowl. When he was still alive he bred for excellence, for quality. Never did he tolerate mediocre results and I guess I'm lucky to say that I'm a chip off the old block in that manner. When I decided to continue this venture into dogs, all that I thought of was the money that I would make since French Bulldogs and Yorkshire Terriers, the two breeds that I'm focusing on right now are expensive and would be a good way of earning money. I never thought of the dogs themselves at first until I got my first French Bulldog, Christmas last September. She's a sister of a Philippine Champion but she has a major fault, her tongue is sticking out. But it didn't stop me from falling in love with her and that's the time I realized that I don't really want to go into this for the money. Christmas is probably one of the sweetest dogs that I'll ever know and despite the comments of other people that I should sell her, I won't. She's part of the family now, and even if she's not going to be part of my show-breeding program, she's still as valuable as Max, my first male show-puppy or the other dogs that I will get.

That's my whole development up to this point. Now I have the budget to get two more female dogs to complete my first triumvirate that will serve as the foundation of Honeywell. Back when I didn't have money, there were so many great dogs/puppies up for sale which frustrated me so much. But I realized that I don't have to rush into things. I tried to absorb as much knowledge as I can about the breed, the local and foreign breeders, the bloodlines and whatnot. Now I've found the circle of show fanciers that I need to stick to. Good thing most of them are nice or at least willing to help out a newbie such as myself. Now I have prospects that I'm waiting to further develop. Hopefully it would turn out okay...

And then that proverbial hard place.

I've been in talks with one of the biggest kennels here in the Philippines when it comes to French Bulldogs. They have produced a lot of champion and companion dogs alike. I heard prior to this point that these people were nice and it was true. But the thing that put me off was my talks with one of them. He entertained me, but he wasn't as nice as I expected. Like that annoying professor you have in college where he keeps on asking you for an answer and you know that what you're gonna tell him is the right one but he'll twist it the other way around. This guy is nice, a lot of people like him. But he keeps on projecting this vibe both on text and on phone calls that I'm just this little ant that's not relevant. Funny how I can afford any of their dogs and yet he keeps on giving me this treatment. I love to play possum and it paid off instantly. I'm not going to go into details, what I'm trying to say is why not try to help those new people especially those who have great potential. Those new guys that has great perception and talent, people like me. I'm not trying to brag, and it's obvious I'm still below the ladder so to speak, but if it were me, entertaining someone new in your field that already has focus on something (especially if that something actually compliments your work), I'd definitely help them out in a heartbeat.

One way or the other, I'll get something from them. And I think the way to go is another route, another person. One that's formal but easy to talk and deal with. Thank goodness for business partners. Trying to fend off newbies that have great potential is a red flag for me, good thing in this situation, I'm the newbie. If it were someone else, they would've just said 'yes'. I actually analyze and think before I make a step, especially now I have mentors that are helping me out. Funny how they are in the same social group.

Oh, and another thing, smart buyers don't buy the product immediately after they've seen it the first time especially with an item that's insanely expensive. They review and analyze the product even after seeing it in person if it would be a good buy or not. It's kind of unethical for a seller who was initially poised as formal and firm into asking if you're going to buy it immediately after you've seen it. Money does not grow on trees, but it's just sad that rich ordinary people tend to forget that.