Should I ask the breeder to lower the price?
So I understand that puppies are expensive--and I completely accept that (to pay for food, vet, housing, etc). But I was going through a local breeder who had a lot of great reviews, and the boy I had my heart set on is not of show quality. I don't plan on going to shows at all or doing any of that stuff (honestly I am clueluess), but just for pet quality she was asking $1,000 for the pup.
Is that reasonable? I thought that show dogs were in the thousands range, while pet pups are significantly lower. Would it be offensive to ask the breeder to lower the price? :(
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Permalink Reply by Zigward & Kimberly on
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Well, that's actually kind of normal with a lot of breeders it seems and I wouldn't request her to go lower because.. Well. Why would she give you that kind of treatment over other people? I think if you want a cheaper pup, go to a different breeder.
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Permalink Reply by Carry Mackenzie on
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If you have one emergency due to the pups ill health the vet it may be upto 700 dollars that day & 200 each day following- so buying a healthy pup who's parents have been screened is such a good idea:)))
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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That's also why you get a puppy agreement and guarantee. I strongly encourage all my new owners to take the pup to their own vet within 24-72 hours...it's a safe practice...just in case. Livvy had a hernia that wasn't found by her puppy vet:(
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Permalink Reply by steve smith on
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That sounds like what Dino and Coco were going for. Work out a payment plan, some will do that.
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Permalink Reply by Jane on
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Many breeders don't charge different prices for pet or show puppies, and I would expect to pay between $600-1200 from my experiences. Personally I wouldn't ask a breeder to lower their price.
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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on
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I agree with other posters that I wouldn't ask the breeder to lower the price. However I also wouldn't pay $1000 for a pup unless both parents had ALL screening tests done (i.e. hips/elbows, eyes, DM tests, etc). You can find pups for much less at reputable breeders, however some don't do all the testing, those that do will charge more for their pups because you know they are healthy. Also make sure there is a health guarantee of some kind. Franklin was much less from his breeder and came with a "lifetime" guarantee from genetic disorders. When he developed exercise induced hyperthermia (which may or may not be genetic) the breeder offered me pick of the litter for her next litter free of charge. I didn't take the pup because I am not looking for a 2nd pup at this time, but it was nice to know she stood by the health of her dogs even if his condition wasn't genetic. A good breeders support is invaluable during puppy training and it's always nice to know you can contact them for ANY questions you may have once you buy a pup from them.
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Permalink Reply by Donald Till on
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It doesn't seem like an unreasonable price but there is nothing wrong with you asking if you could pay less. It costs alot to give dogs quality care. For us the original cost of the dog ends up being somewhat an inconsequential cost in the long run - matter of fact we spend on average more than $2500 (not including price of dog) per dog (we've got 4) before their 1st b-day.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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We just spent about $600 on our last vet visit: rabies for one, lyme for two, exams, 6 months K9 Advantix for 2, 6 months Interceptor for 2, regular blood-draw, follow-up blood draw for over $100 that needed to be sent away because one had a positive response for the Lyme test, 2 fecal flotations and 2 exams.
Price of the dog is minimal compared to price of keeping the dog, you are absolutely right.
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Permalink Reply by Keri&Merlin(Judy&Alan's Pups) on
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You're so right,Donald.Throw in some other accidents,like Our male corgi needed 2 ccl surgeries,and it can really get expensive.Just all part of owning furbabies.So far,all Our corgis have never topped having 2 white boxers.Although they lived to be almost 13 yrs each,mega vet bills!!!Back to corgis this time around,again.
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Permalink Reply by Ash & Jax on
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Thanks everyone for their opinions. I decided not to ask since the breeder was really doing her best to give me all the info on her pups and that she offered a 5-year health guarantee. Now that I've talked to her a little more I feel better about her pricing, but man it's like I'm shopping for my first child! I can't believe how much I've spent even *before* I take my corgi home... :)
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Permalink Reply by Chris West on
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I would not ask her to lower her price, but I would recommend talking to her about feeling you don't really want to pay that much for a pet puppy. She may be able to direct you to a good breeder who is chaging less. Just because some breeders charge less for their puppies, it does not mean they are not as good of breeders, just like charging a lot for puppies does not necessarily make a good breeder.
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