I am sorry if you got that impression from my post. I think I was under the impression that your mom really was looking for something on the small side and this time of year there are so many puppies at the SPCA, I thought if you broadened your search you might have better luck
I just simply could not see paying that kind of money for what basically is a mix. I too hope your mom finds exactly what she is looking for in a companion. I do have a rescue and she is a wonderful dog
I recently saw some pug chi x's at my feed store, they were asking 50 dollars for them, too bad you don't live closer!!