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Originally Posted by megantheswimmer  Sorry that I don't spend all my money on a dog? I don't know how to reply to that. I'm a student, was looking for a Yorkie for a REASONABLE price, but already found a Yorkie puppy.
Assuming you have two great breeders, one asking $2000 for a puppy, and one asking $950. There's no way I would go out paying $2000 out of my pocket, when I could spend $950. Especially when they would both be the same quality, and both healthy. You would be surprised what some people would do for money. I know for a fact, SOME breeders would ask more for their puppies than what they're worth. You can't trust many people in this world. |
Most students I know can't afford $950 for a dog, let alone $2,000. But how did you find your puppy and where did he come from? Is he AKC registered, what health tests did his parents have? Did the breeder send you proof of the tests? Especially, as you say, "You can't trust many people in the world?"
What does it say in your contract the breeder will do if he is diagnosed with a liver shunt three months from now?
You are right, not all breeders charge $2,000 for a puppy. But, some areas of the country are more expensive to own dogs in than others, at least from what I've seen with routine vet bills and the difference in cost between FL, OH, and GA.