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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy  some show breeders sell puppies for much cheaper than you'd think they would. It never hurts to inquire  |
My experience with Maltese show breeders is that the smaller ones especially charge the same or even less than many of the byb's and internet breeders.
I am always amazed at the breeders who don't show, are breeding pet quality dogs with no decent pedigrees, do not health test (yearly checkups like Lady gets does not qualify
), yet sell their puppies for several thousand dollars.
I think too many people just assume a puppy from a show breeder will be out of their price range without even checking. There is also the "instant gratification" factor. Many people approach buying a puppy who will hopefully be a member of your family for fifteen years like they were buying a pair of shoes. They get impatient when show breeders have a waiting list or don't plan a litter for several months. They opt for the quick fix, the breeder who has puppies available at all times like a puppy store instead of seeing this as a red flag.