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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  That being said, price isn't always the best indicator of a good breeder. There are a lot of ones out there selling puppies for 3000+ because of their extremely small size.
Take your time in researching what a good breeder is all about and what breeding for the betterment of the breed actually is. It's going to take more than a week to do it.
Interview multiple breeders. They should be interviewing you, too in order to make sure you will be responsible with their babies. You are building what should be a long term relationship here, this isn't the time for speed dating. |
Totally agree, I've seen breeders charge up to $3000 for pups and it's the smaller ones that cost more. They'll cost you more too, because they have a higher risk of patella issues and illness because their little bodies can't develop properly due to overbreeding to get the perfect sized doggy to fit in the pocket of your coach handbag.
Be sure to meet the parents and get some information on their health. In the end only you can decide if it's worth it.
I don't see "wardrobe" being one of my issues, I liked that comment. But I have pet insurance for Teegy, recommended by some pet owners in my neighbourhood because of the extortionate amount of money they have been forking out on their ill dog.