Advice on cost of puppy from "show" breeder

[betterthanlife]

How much would one expect to pay for a puppy from a "SHOW" breeder. The hypothetical puppy would not be "SHOW" quality - which is why they are selling him/her:

If ONE parent was a champion?
If BOTH parents are champions?
If NEITHER parent is a champion?

Thank you for your input!

[shodanusmc]

800-1200

[Nancy1999]

It really depends partly on the location. Dogs in AZ and California are more expensive than dogs in Texas. East cost prices seem to be higher than the Midwest. I would not buy a dog from a breeder who shows and neither one of the parents were a champion. The breeder goal should be to produce dogs that fit the standard, and that would be very difficult if neither of the parents were champs. Some breeders call themselves show breeders, but don’t really show, and may only have dogs with champs in the background, again this just doesn’t mean much. I think shodanusmc price is a little low, in Az, it’s more like $1600 to $2000 with at least one parent champion, but both dogs have multiple champs in the background. Beware of breeders who call themselves show breeders, the good ones seem to say that they are hobby breeders who show, a subtle, but important difference. If you can show that you can provide an exceptional home, some breeders will give you a price break.

[Bitsy]

$600-$1000. In my opinion...which is not an expert one at all.

For me, you find a breeder you trust first....and then save up as much as needed to be able to afford their pup.

I do think some breeders prices for a non show dog is way to high, but that is me, not everyone feels the same.

[Nancy1999]

Here's a thread I wrote about the cost of a Yorkie puppy. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...kie-puppy.html

[shodanusmc]

The initial cost is the cheap part, regardless what you pay. Broken leg surgery? 2500-3000, Kneww surgery? 2200, Pancreatitis? 700+ depending, Liver shunt? Surgery etc? A lot. Buy from a reputable breeder. Sometimes you pay more for quality.

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by betterthanlife

How much would one expect to pay for a puppy from a "SHOW" breeder. The hypothetical puppy would not be "SHOW" quality - which is why they are selling him/her:

If ONE parent was a champion?
If BOTH parents are champions?
If NEITHER parent is a champion?

Thank you for your input!

For me personally, it would depend on how the puppy and parents look. I'm going with the assumption here that we are dealing with a breeder of good reputation with healthy stock, genetic testing done and a solid health guarantee. But even given all that, if the pup has beautiful show parents, both championed, but the pup itself features I find objectionable (overly long nose, super short nose, wide set eyes, floppy ears, etc), I wouldn't give you a penny, cos I wouldn't want the pup.

[Claudia69]

In San Diego ca 2000 or more I seen

[silverjoy]

Both championed....2000 to 3000.

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by silverjoy

Both championed....2000 to 3000.

3,000 sold as a companion with no breeding rights? I would have to get Marge to work another job to afford that.

[silverjoy]

I have seen yorkies go for that price here in so. cal!
It's crazy!

[Dianab28]

I spend on average 1200-1500 but have gone as high as 2500

[Patti]

I paid 2500 for Pixie who was champion sired. She was also 13 months old and too small for breeding or showing. She was spayed and up to date on shots. Same breeder i paid 1000 for Dixie (RIP) who unfortunately had a congenital kidney disease the breeder had no idea about. Dixie's mother was the champion I believe. Breeder wanted her to go to me due to her size. Roxie was given to me by breeder after Dixie passed but was not champion sired. I knew that before I took her so even though it wasn't an equal "replacement" for Dixie I loved her little face! To me cost is secondary, breeder reputation, health and look is more important.

[KazzyK810]

I forgot to mention....

Cost also depends on what sex you want. Females around my area are typically a few hundred to over a thousand more than a male from the same litter.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

I forgot to mention....

Cost also depends on what sex you want. Females around my area are typically a few hundred to over a thousand more than a male from the same litter.

This isn't always true, I've spoken with many breeders who charge the same for males and females, in fact, some think it's unethical to do otherwise. They are selling on a spay/neuter contract so it shouldn't make a difference. For those who are selling breeding dogs that might apply.