12/05/2026
Copied from another breeder..
But honestly so true every word 🐶
POTENTIAL OWNER: How much is the puppy?
BREEDER: $3000+ AUD
POTENTIAL OWNER: What?? It's way too expensive!!
BREEDER: What do you think would be a good price?
POTENTIAL OWNER: No more than $1000. You breeders are so over priced.
BREEDER: I am sorry you see it this way, why don't you try it yourself?
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I've never done it! BREEDER: For FREE I can teach you how to do it, and in addition you will have the knowledge to do it again.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect, thank you! BREEDER: To start you will need a female(average minimal cost $5000 to $8000 and up).
Also a male(average minimal cost $5000 to $8000 and up) or semen (average $2000 and up).
You will need to do genetic & health testing on them, averages about $750 per dog. Then register and Raise and provide daily care and feeding for 2 years. $$$$
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money...
BREEDER: For $1000 you can raise a litter for me and then keep one of the puppies. Obviously, you also have to pay the cost of whelping & care.
POTENTIAL OWNER: I can do that. BREEDER: OK so I have a female due to whelp in 2 weeks. You will need to be available 24/7 around the clock for at least 8 weeks to help with delivery and care. Possibly tube or bottle feed puppies every 2-3 hours if the mom is low on milk the first couple weeks.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Eight weeks?? it's way too much time for me! I have to work. BREEDER: You may also need the reproductive vet to do xrays($500-$750), progesterone testing($75-$100), C-section($1500-$5000) and initial vet care on pups until old enough to be placed.
Pups vaccinations and microchip ($500 and up depending on how many puppies are in the litter) Have on hand a scale, thermometer, latex gloves, sanitizer, absorbent tissues, scissors, hemostats, heating pad, whelping box, blankets, cleaning supplies, surveillance cameras, appropriate food with supplements for mothers, formula, medications & hand feeding supplies in case of emergency.... POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have all these things!
BREEDER: For $3000+ you can buy them.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Ummm .... You know, I think it might be better if I just buy a puppy. BREEDER: Wise decision.
For us breeders there are no vacations or holidays, while you go to visit with family & friends we are home at our dogs side caring for them. It is a no breaks commitment.
THIS IS THE REALITY When you choose a professional, you don't only pay for the puppy but also: Tools, knowledge, experience, love, time, sacrifices, etc. YOU'RE WELCOME 😍
Our goal is to create the healthiest, temperament sound pets we possibly can and we don’t skimp out because these are just some of the things we spend our puppy takings on… there is more!!!!!
Please remember you get what you pay for and a well bred puppy isn’t cheap!
We are not trying to extort you we are just trying to cover costs and put back into our programs 💖🐶