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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Why don't you tell us what you really think? 
If you read this article, you will see the estimate for the very minimum cost of owning a dog is about $1,000 a year over its lifetime. These figures were based upon Midwest prices and, as the article points out, can easily double in more expensive areas of the country. If you can't afford $1,000 upfront for a puppy, you probably can't afford the $1,000 a year to care for it. The Cost of Owning a Dog
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You underlined the wrong word for emphasis.
Estimate is the key word in that sentance. That article is also flawed. Its lists things that not every owner would buy for their pet. I could cut that list by at least 33% thereby lowering my annual pet expenses. Its arrogant to assume that everyone would abide by the same standards, as many have in this thread. Its ignorant to make the statement "If you can't afford $1,000 upfront for a puppy, you probably can't afford the $1,000 a year to care for it." because you are, again ,making the assumption that everyones circumstances are the same. I have a 12yo Lab that has never cost me $1000 in any one calender year. Not even close.
How many breeders list a
price range for thier pups? I would say the majority of them do. Not once have I seen on a breeders website or sale listing "Prices are not negotiable", so a breeder shouldn't be surprised when a potential buyer haggles with them.
This wasn't an attack, it was an opposing point of view. I'm entitled to post my opinion here too, am I not? If you took it as an attack, then perhaps the words hit a little too close to home and the truth hurt.