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Originally Posted by Jellybears  Thank you for your post. I did read it all - quite the eye opener. I did not even know about 'brokers' before I read your post. Bottom line - how the heck can a person know what they are getting into. I know there are reputable breeders, but I just can't pay $1200 to $2000. That is why I have been looking on line - around the $800 mark. I also know there are some private families that have nice puppies, well looked after, social little beings! I would definitely want to go to them, not the other way around!!! Any thoughts?? |
Well, I guess my response to you would be to save your money until you have the extra that is required to purchase from a GOOD breeder if you are set on a puppy. You might be saving a few hundred dollars in the beginning but who knows what you will be buying in the future. Dogs from mills and BYBer could have all kinds of issues that will cost you thousands in medical bills in their future. Look into rescue or a rehome from a breeding program of a
reputable breeder. There are always members looking to rehome females and at very reasonable prices. Females that have been treated well and then retired are wonderful pups. My Bogey was all grown up when I adopted him and he is the best of the three-just don't tell the other two
