[Carol Burke]

Interesting question. I feel it is difficult at 8 weeks of age to know which puppies in a litter will ultimately be championship material. You can tell at 8 weeks if any of the puppies have disqualifying faults at that point, however, bites can go off, testicles can not descend and potential can sometimes not be reached.

I am a small breeder, one or less litters a year. For pupies that have champion parents I charge between $1000 and $1500 at 8 weeks. I have heard of prices of $2500.00 and more at 8 weeks from large, well known breeders.

I guess you have to decide what a particular bloodline is worth to you.