I hate to be negative as well, but this hopefully will be taken as informative rather than negative
Though I paid a relatively reasonable price for Topher, and his health is
excellent (thank heavens), I've paid more in vet bills in the past four months than what I initially put out to purchase him. And these aren't bills for illnesses...just bills for shots, regular check-ups, neutering, (oh, and one accidental stubbed toe that cost us $250.00!...his toe is fine now
)
So the initial cost of the pup isn't the most important money that you have to come up with...it's the money for the good, ongoing veterinary care that follows for the next 15 plus years! (with all of those litte unfortunate emergencies that usually come with the territory)
I hope this doesn't upset you, but helps you to understand that alot goes into raising these babies....and the financial part is a big one!