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Originally Posted by Jenn218  Ohhhhh, Kathryn! I am sorry to hear about that......poor Paris, I worry so much about her. I want her so badly but my DH said that was too much for an older one....(although, I don't think she is old at all and I know she is well worth it). I know that Mojo would love her and my daughter would spoil her rotten, especially since we homeschool and stay home.....ohhhhhh......She is gorgeous, I have always thought she was! I just hope that she goes to a home that cares for her and will give her the attention she needs. |
Its funny that you said that about price/age. I had this discussion with a friend not too long ago when she was deciding between a puppy or a young adult. The people wanted more for the young adult, 15 months old, than they did for the puppy. She was just floored!
I'm not a breeder and I know everyone is different.... But when she asked me what I would do... I told her I would pay more for the adult. At least I would know what I was getting! With a puppy there is no way of knowing what your in for! How many Times have we read posts about new owners that went and paid some crazy price for a puppy that was supposed to be 3lbs or smaller and at 6months they are worried cause "Buster" is tipping the scales at 5.5 and they are wanting us to tell them that they won't keep growing! When we all know they are on track to hit 9 or 10! They are all tiny at 8 weeks! lol And the shouldn't even be going home till 10 or 12.
Yes do your homework and whatnot, and lots of those people did... but even then you cant be sure what a pup will mature to. Unless you are buying from some of the best show breeders who carry the best lines and who have sound breeding programs and because of years of breeding their line can tell you roughly what you can expect.... you cant be sure. I wish it was as easy as cookie cutter, you get what you pay for buying... but it isn't always so. Your getting a puppy that will grow to become a dog, you won't know till that puppy grows up what that dog will be... Half the fun is watching that happen... its also all the work, lol
Anyway.... I don't want to start a debate... I just thought it was funny that its been said since I just went through this with a friend.
