Breeders, puppy buyers - all help needed!!?

Question

Ok all - we have seen it hundreds of times on here - people buying their pure-bred golden, dobie, bulldog, etc. I want anyone familiar with breeding simply to list their breed and ballpark price of a puppy.

I know - it's a little personal. But with Christmas coming up - and people on the "hunt" for a purebred dog and thinking that it's AKC registered, it must be good - to know - really - what is the price of a well-bred dog.

Maybe that will make people think - hey - why is this puppy in the petstore only $200.00.

You want quality- you gotta pay for it. So let's see what you SHOULD be expected to pay for a dog from a breeder.

I'm not buying a dog - I have 3 shelter dogs !!

This is for all the people on here that comment on their AKC registered dog they want to breed/dog they just bought - I want them to get the chance to hear from some real quality breeders about the real prices of quality dogs.

Answer 1

Excellent Pedigree, Parents tested for cardio, thyroid vWD and hips. Ears cropped, tail docked, dewclaws removed. 2 vaccinations, spayed/ neutered, housetrained, microchipped, Vet checked, Canadian Kennel Club registered, 6 year written health guarantee, replacement pup, for any congenital or herditary health problem, Lifetime support, $2000 for a pet puppy. Price is significantly higher if you are looking for a puppy that you can breed.

Puppies that are ready to go to homes close to Christmas, are held here til the Christmas holidays are done and over.. No puppies for Christmas!


Edit : HEY m44woods, glad to see you are back!

Answer 2

Where I am located Golden Retrievers start at 1800 dollars and go up from there. It is not unheard of the pay over 2000 dollars for a Golden in my area! This is a Golden who's parent's have all been OFA hip tested and scored for many generations of a rating of very good or better. Eye's cleared, Thyroid cleared, Heart cleared, elbows cleared and all certified. Temperament tested and your give a health guarantee for at least 10 years or better against any genetic defects. Also if for any reason you can't keep the pup the breeder has first rights to the pup or will take the pup back.
When I was breeding my pups were close to that price, a bit less but not much.

ADD: These are for Pet quality pups, AKC registered, now if you want a hunting dog than that more expensive as show quality is also..

ADD2: I agree Chirstmas in not the time to bring a new pup into your family wait until after the Christmas rush is over or spring!

ADD: Hi m44Woods! Nice to see you!

Answer 3

I don't breed Border Collies, but I've done my share of researching reputable breeders. For a show quality BC, you are looking at $1500 and this is the low end of what show BC's can go for... I've seen them well over 2 grand, and for pet quality, around $1000. Working lines are a little less, but not by much. A BC with proven stockdogs in the pedigree is very valuable as well.

Puppies don't make good Christmas gifts. Too many are given as gifts and then given to the shelter 6-12 months later.

Ann-- I feel your pain, I have family like that too... so frustrating and depressing.

Answer 4

I don't keep up with the cost of labs from reputable breeders because I haven't looked in a long time.

I paid $800.00 for my pet quality Lab over 5 years ago. Her hips, elbows and eyes were cleared for both her parents, grand parents and great grand parents. She still is, my best dog of my 5. We got exactly what we wanted when we got her. I'm not sure what the breeder is charging now. I'm sure it's more.

BTW, the dogs in the newspapers around here are $150-200.

My others are rescues.

Answer 5

My dad owns four brittany spaniels they are all hunting dogs
He paid around $1500 for each one of them, all from the same reputable breeder
Brittanys from bad breeders are usually in the $300-500 range
I own a brittany myself and he was $900
I agree Christmas isnt the time to bring home a new pup, and most reputable breeders wont sale any at this time.

added: I thought my aunt knew better , but I just got of the phone with her. Want to know how much she paid for her minature schnauzer from a petstore? $1400! But she said that was a deal becasue he was reduced from $1800 because he was 4 months old. Times like this, my family drives me mad, she just supported a puppy mill. I just went on petfinder.com there are 4 minature schnauzers for adoption in her state for $100 , two of which are under 5 months old. Perhaps if my aunt had done any research ,she would have known better.

Answer 6

First of all Christmas is a HORRIBLE time to bring a new puppy home. No reputable/responsible breeders will ever sell pups around Christmas time and they certainly will not advertise "Christmas Puppies". ICK.

It is hard enough for a puppy to adjust to the fact that they were separated from their mom/litter mates and to adjust to their new environment. With all the chaos and craziness of the holidays it makes the experience that much more overwhelming and scary for the pups. I would never ever buy a puppy from someone who was willing to sell me a Christmas puppy. HUGE red flag in my book.

I do not breed, but I am very involved with the New England Saint Bernard Club and the Newfoundland Club of New England. For a pet quality Saint Bernard or Newfoundland from a reputable breeder you are looking at about $1800+ and for a show quality you will be looking at $3000+

I am also the the board for the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley. For a pet quality you are looking at about $1500+ and for a show quality you are looking at $2000+

These well bred pups will have parents with all health clearances done (breed specific) with desirable scores and have titles/championships in conformation.

ADD: You may be paying less at a petstore/BYB meaning in the purchase price, but you just wait. Those dogs have ton of temperment, genetic, and health issues. I cannot tell you how many puppies from those horrific places are now being diagnosed with thyroid, kidney, and heart problems before they are 7 months old. I see it every single day.

Answer 7

If you have to ask, you can't afford it. (lol) Always wanted to say that to someone.

First, I would never allow a puppy to go home during the Christmas holiday, or any holiday where new home will be filled with visiting relatives at the time.

Both parents AKC champions of record; as well as 98% of entire pedigree; all pertinent medical testing done on both stud and dam (heart, eyes, kidneys, hearing, etc.); puppies sold only on a buy back contract; puppies micro chipped and up to date on all vaccines; puppies guaranteed against any hereditary defects for life; puppies well socialized and ready to go. Puppies usually spoken for before a breeding occurs. Breed: MINIATURE BULL TERRIER ($2500 to 3,500)

Answer 8

ok, so I see your trying to help people out a bit, but if your really want to help, why don't you help the dogs, they need it more. In stead of getting prices of dogs from breeders, why don't you give some prices from shelters. I see it as every dog bought from a breeder is one dog put down at the shelter.

Answer 9

Newfoundland. Average price of a puppy is $1,800-$2,000.

That is SHOW and PET. If anyone is selling show Newfs for $3000, I have never seen one. Even the long time breeders do not sell their show pups for that. I have never paid close to that for a show Newf. Most breeder sell all for the same as show homes are few and far between and the pup goes on a co-ownership anyway.
Most good breeders avoid puppies going to new homes at Christmas, and make people wait until after the hectic time of the holidays has passed.

Answer 10

All I have to add to the wonderful (well, mostly wonderful) answers above is:

Is the lower price of buying a puppy from a poor breeder or pet shop worth all the expenses they will cost you down the line? No.

DP, look at me posting twice in one week. ha

Hi Golden and DP.