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Bluebells · 03-09-2021, 11:41 AM

I think you’re correct to (at least partially) blame the pandemic.

As with most “products” for sale, a high demand combined with a limited supply will drive up prices, and many breeders will take advantage of that dynamic. Lots and lots of people have been basically “shut in” for the past year and have decided it’s a perfect time to buy a puppy, both for companionship and for more practical reasons, like being home to handle the house training.

I’m seeing many pure bred puppies, especially small breed puppies, listed for sale for $3500 and above. In fact, I’m seeing many mixed breed (supposedly “designer”) puppies listed for similar amounts. And those prices don’t even insure that you get a healthy puppy. Many of the advertisers are back yard breeders or scammers.

My recommendation is that you wait a little while and/or contact a rescue group to see what pups might be available. I’ve volunteered in rescue for years, and I can almost guarantee that as the pandemic winds down, some of those expensive puppies are going to become inconvenient and end up in shelters and rescues. And the prices from breeders are likely to come down because demand will decrease.

03-09-2021, 11:41 AM	#2
Bluebells YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 370	I think you’re correct to (at least partially) blame the pandemic. As with most “products” for sale, a high demand combined with a limited supply will drive up prices, and many breeders will take advantage of that dynamic. Lots and lots of people have been basically “shut in” for the past year and have decided it’s a perfect time to buy a puppy, both for companionship and for more practical reasons, like being home to handle the house training. I’m seeing many pure bred puppies, especially small breed puppies, listed for sale for $3500 and above. In fact, I’m seeing many mixed breed (supposedly “designer”) puppies listed for similar amounts. And those prices don’t even insure that you get a healthy puppy. Many of the advertisers are back yard breeders or scammers. My recommendation is that you wait a little while and/or contact a rescue group to see what pups might be available. I’ve volunteered in rescue for years, and I can almost guarantee that as the pandemic winds down, some of those expensive puppies are going to become inconvenient and end up in shelters and rescues. And the prices from breeders are likely to come down because demand will decrease.