I got my Tiny Baci $1,500, not even direct from the breeder, (he was from a Pet shop) for the same price and our family loves him dearly...we could have gotten a differnt pup for far less but we fell in love with his temperment. I'm aware of puppy mills but my kids fell in love with Tiny and we just couldn't leave him there at the pet shop we had to take him home. he does not bark and he's 4 months old...only ocassionaly when he wants to sleep on my bed. Don't worry you'll be fine, I'm sure your pup will be worth every penny and will show you lots of love through many years