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Originally Posted by GPONTLITZ  I think a dog shouldn't be 1,000. dollars , many more would find loving homes. If it's a SHOWDOG to be, then thats a different matter. Shelby and Seymour are just beautiful!! Her words were right on.. |
First of all, I hope I didn't give the impression that dogs should never be over $1000. I always urge people to find the best breeder they can. It doesn't matter if you are not planning to breed or show, finding a healthy dog bred by a reputable breeder is, in my opinion, the only way to go. I also think it makes financial sense to save up for a puppy if the purchase price from a reputable breeder is too high. A reputable breeder will only breed healthy dogs, and dogs that fit standard, so the offspring is likely to be a great example of the breed. Finding a dog from a backyard breeder may sound like a bargain, but later health problems can be a huge financial and emotional drain. A show breeder shows her dog, in order to properly evaluate her breeding stock, and only the best of the best are bred, a consciousness breeder would always do health testing, or through screening of a dog because it is also in her best interest to produce healthy dogs. Show breeders' dog prices do vary and some of this is due to the state where you live. Remember, most show breeder adopt their dogs out to families who neither breed no show. If no one is supporting good breeding, good breeding will end.