Frankly, I would not ever worry that I might have paid too much for a puppy who was going to be my pet. BUT, I would be concerned about the price I would be asked to pay for a puppy who is "show potential or breed quality"--the breeder has NO idea whether the puppy has any potential for anything other than a pet and to represent an 8 week old puppy as having those potentials is just dishonest.
Paying three thousand or more for a nice puppy-key word here is "NICE"-because the buyer hopes to breed still does not make a responsible choice or a responsible breeder. To me, breeding is a full time responsibility and I cannot imagine leaving my puppies home for several hours each day. That is just the way I have handled breeding. I didn't breed til I was retired and home with the wee critters...Irene, I don't know how you handle all that you do but I know I couldn't do it.. AND, the joy in breeding for me was spending time with my younguns..
So, Amy,if you love your baby, and it brings you happiness and joy and gives you love and comfort-the price was just right!! |