How do you get the breeder to make the price of a pedigree dog cheaper?

Question

please please please...

Answer 1

As an ethical breeder I have to tell you how much it costs to raise high quality puppies. We raise the parents from puppyhood, pay tons of money to show, pay for vaccinations-and they get lots, not just rabies but everything. I breed one of my dogs, and she has a small litter and only 2 pups make it, one seems sick so I take it to the vet and there goes 200 bucks for tests and having it put down, I get the new puppies shots, pay for registration of the litter and has the mother had a c-section?? There went all the money for the litter and I shelled out a lot out of my pocket. Then, the next time I have a bigger litter and more survivors and break even. My pups are health guaranteed and are very high quality.
Is the breeder you are looking at the same way? Can she afford to lower the price?

Now that you can see some of what we go through for the love of the breed and the joy our puppies bring to others, here are my suggestions.

Sometimes a breeder will lower the price of puppies if they are getting to be 8 weeks old and are not placed yet.
How old is the puppy you want? You could offer to pay her for the puppy's first and second shots.
Do you want a second puppy in the future? I will lower prices if people want two puppies and are only getting one at first, but I do have a contract signed so the sale can't fall through.

You can certainly write her a heartfelt e-mail. If you have studied the breed and know everything you need to be prepared and can offer a safe and loving home then she may drop the price a bit because she can see that the puppy will be genuinely loved.
I have, on occasions, given a puppy or sold very inexpensively, to a family that has had a tragedy and needs a puppy. If there are circumstances that move my heart I will respond to that.

I don't know if any of those would work for the person you want a puppy from, but those are the things I would think about.
If you explain that you have a certain amount you can pay and that you have all the money for the upcoming vaccinations and vet visits already set aside, then she may help you. Just be totally honest, that's the best thing to do.

I wanted to add, after I saw a few of the other posts.. I always sell my pups with limited registration unless I know the person very well. That may or may not work with the breeder you are thinking of because good breeders automatically sell with limited registration.

Also, another person said they worked out a payment plan. I have done that for someone and it could be an option for you. Understand the breeder may not hand over the puppy unless it is at least half paid for.
Puppies are not cars, but you can buy a car for 100 bucks and it breaks down a block away. You can buy puppy for 100 bucks but it is crappy and gets sick and has bad knees, hips, eyes, etc and that is just wrong. Do not support breeders that breed crappy dogs and sell worse sickly puppies. That is what you get for cheap.

One more thing, contact local breed rescues. They do get puppies now and then and may find you a dog of the breed you want.

Good luck!

Answer 2

You don't. Unless you are dealing with a wheeler-dealer, whose 'product' might not be worth the price you are willing to pay, much less the former asking price.

Any reputable breeder is asking a price that is almost certainly likely less than the cost of the testing of the parents of the litter. Testing meaning achieving titles and health verifications.

Now, if the breeder hasn't achieved titles or health verifications othe parents...well, then you have encountered a wheeler-dealer who might be willing to dicker with the price asked. After all, this person hasn't invested the money in the testing!

BUT...the pups from such a person aren't likely to be top quality, either, thus the possible willingness of said 'breeder' to dicker about the cost.

I have to wonder why you are so concerned about the cost of a pedigree dog. Do you plan to breed? Do you plan on showing? These are the only two reasons for positively wanting a pedigreed dog. All other possible activities with dogs can be done with a non-pedigreed canine.

If you are wanting to breed or show in conformation...cost shouldn't be of any major consideration. Quality, pure quality, is the main factor.

If you don't want to breed or show...heck, there are literally thousands of pure bred dogs on Petfinders.com who are available for adoption right this second. Hundreds of them might fit the bill for you, personally.

If you plan to breed/show your dog...you don't need to be on this board asking questions. You need to hook up with two or three breeders in your specific breed and use them as mentors until you learn 20,000 facts about the breed, whelping, showing, etc. Then and only then should you consider getting a pup for showing/breeding purposes.

Answer 3

Shop the pet stores after the holidays. You'll find bargains on half grown sickly puppies there. In a couple months from now you will be posting questions on how the find a reputable breeder after you have been taken when you buy that bargain "pedigree dog". Good Luck.

Answer 4

Ask for a pup that has some faults in the litter, like a male with one or no testicles, maybe a bite that is a little off. If you could only see the costs down on black and white of a breeder. For 2006, I stopped adding up after -$700. All of this cost's money, OFA's, vet costs, vaccine, AKC litter registration and dog registration fees, dog show entry's, handler fee's, national breed club dues, obediece club dues, feed, gravel, bedding, c-section's if needed, stud fees, the list goes on and on. There is no money in breeding dogs.

Answer 5

Well bred dogs, health tested sire & dam and I mean more than the requirements usually cost more for pups. However, any breeder out there should never look down their nose at a GOOD home vs. money.
I bought my Boxer for 600.00 which at the time was a lot! The breeder had checked my references and liked that I work at Vet Hospital and I train dogs. She was willing to accomidate a payment plan with me. I stayed honest to it and paid for my dog.
You could suggest this to the breeder and even offer to allow them co-ownership! Some show breeder appreciate this because it essentially allows them to keep a dog.
Be sure to let us know how it goes. But no matter what, know what you are getting for any dollar amount you spend on a dog.

Answer 6

If this is a pet quality dog from a show home, you can often get the breeder to lower the price by demonstrating that you will be offering the most wonderful home in the world. By already having your Puppy Kindergarten picked out, by demonstrating your knowledge of the breed and dogs in general.

Breeders who really care about their puppies don't do it for money, they do it for love of the dogs and want all their puppies to be placed in permanent, loving homes, with people that will optimize their dog's lives.

Answer 7

You can ask them if they will sell the dog on limited registration (if it is with AKC) which makes it so you could not breed the dog and register the puppies. Most breeders will sell dogs this way and deduct at least $100 from the price.

Answer 8

Know how much the other breeders in the area are charging. Then if he is a lot higher show him what the others are charging.
Then ask him if he can possibly go any lower because you do not have the money. But you really love the puppy. and will take good care of it.
This might sound silly but it works most of the time if you are a girl and he is a man:

While you are talking be holding and petting the puppy. and put a little pleading tone in you voice. And if it looks like he is not going to lower his price if you can start crying a little. and make sure you have the puppy at your face licking your face while you are doing it.
Let your emotions show about how much it is hurting you not being able to buy the puppy.
Like I said it sounds silly but it works most of the time because most men will go out of their way to avoid hurting a young girl or boy.

Answer 9

A price is set for a reason. If its too high go to a shelter and get a dog. Breed reputably costs money. Don't believe me check these sites out:

http://www.learntobreed.com/costs.html
http://www.elainebartlett.com/costofbreeding.html
http://siberianhuskyhealthfoundation.org/puppies_littercost.asp
http://www.bellcrestboxers.com/littercost.html
http://www.sheltie.com/kozak1.htm

Answer 10

this is a dog, not a car. why do you want a pedigree dog? if finances are limited shop around and find another reputable breeder who may not charge as much. if you are just wanting a pet, go to the shelter, the cost is low and often the dog is already altered, microchipped and vaccinated. you want to bargin the price of a life? really?