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Originally Posted by toobad I'm looking into the purchase of a pup. Could someone help me out on pricing ? Is a show type dog worth more than a working type dog ? Is a pup worth more if the parents are both imported ? How much of a guarantee should I " EXPECT ". When I do purchase , are the " rights " to the dog mine and only mine or do I have to expect stipulations in case of him fathering a litter ? Any comments appreciated. |
The very first thing you have to decide is what you are going to do with the dog. Is it mainly for conformation or do you want to do SchH or agility, obedience, tracking, etc.
If you are not interested in conformation showing, a dog that has a minor cosmetic flaw to DQ flaw will be priced differently then what is termmed, "Show potential". Breeders with a strong working background may price the higher drive, more biddable dog higher then the dog with less drive.
There are so many variables, that it is as indivual as the breeder. Prices are as different too. You can get a good quality dog for every where from free to several thousands of dollars. It is very much of buyer beware.