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Originally Posted by Ladymom  There isn't much difference between pet and show quality puppies from a reputable breeder. "Pet quality" puppies from a backyard breeder or a pet store/puppy mill often grow up to be pretty far from the breed standard.
This article from Foxstone Maltese is an excellent explanation of pet quality vs. show quality. Maltese Show Dog Versus Maltese Pet.....What is the difference? |
I agree you should pay more from a reputable breeder than a backyard breeder. But occasionally even those with the best breeding throw a large pup that does not meet standard, thus making it a pet not show quality. I would expect that this pup would cost me less.
Also many reputable breeders sell pups to other reputable breeders to add different lines to thier stock, I would expect that if they are getting full breeding rights they would pay more to that breeder than I would for a pup with limited registration.
I have also seen puppies with no champions in thier background selling for as much as those comming directly from championed parents. And these people have waiting lists just like the best breeders do. I can not really explain why it happens other than breeder personality can play as much of a role as dog quality.