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Originally Posted by Rodeovixxen  Lets be realistic here. Not being able to paying 1000+ for a dog is not the same as not being able to take care of the dog. Taking care of a dog is a pay as you go thing, as we all know. Paying for the dog is a all at once thing, unless you get lucky like I did and your breeder lets you make payments. But that does not happen very often. Give the guy a break, he is here and is trying to learn. |
The great thing about buying from a good breeder is that you most often have to go on a waiting list. This gives you a chance to save and put away the money. Often you must send a deposit, and that goes towards your future puppy...and then if you have to wait 6 or 9 months or even a year...most people can put away and save $100. or $150. per month to pay for their future puppy.
If you pay $500. for a BYB puppy and then spend another $500-1000. on medical bills in the first year...there is not much of a bargain there.
Having dogs is expensive. If people don't want to get a well bred puppy from a COE breeder and feel they cannot afford the cost, they can adopt a dog from a rescue that is all vetted (spayed/neutered, vaccinated , wormed and HW tested) for about $350. and you will know the temperament and health of this dog. There is also an adoption from a shelter as an option, usually under $100. for this. No need to ever go to a BYB. Just have to be patient and learn to wait.
Gina