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Originally Posted by gracielove  Unless you are a show/breeder you should never pay $2000 or more for a puppy. In the world of those who breed purebred animals and compete for prizes the pricing usually goes according to show quality, breeder quality, and pet quality. Most non professionals would not be able to tell the difference if they saw a group of puppies that contained some of all categories. There is a difference to the trained eye though. Behind those pups is usually a sound set of genes.
People who are not show/breeders that put high price tags on their pups are doing so because of the size or color of the pup and have no kind of a sound genetic background or a truthful health guarantee.
You can get a beautiful pet quality puppy from a show/breeder for a reasonable price. Of course you need to check out the breeder's reputation and references. Not everyone is above board but that arena is the only place you are going to find puppies that are bred for soundness in body type as well as temperament. |
I only want a pet....not a show dog....thanks for this info...much appreciated...
