01/16/2026
Quality Has a Price – Here’s Why
If the first thing you ask me is “how much?”…I probably won’t respond. That question alone shows a lack of understanding of the value of my puppies, my time, and the quality of my dogs.
I start with conversations, not transactions. That includes email interviews, because placing a puppy correctly matters more to me than making a quick sale. Hearing your expectations, lifestyle, experience, and goals helps ensure the right match for both puppy and family.
Do my prices go up? Absolutely. Like everything else in life, costs rise. Food isn’t cheap—I don’t compromise on quality or supplements. Vet care is expensive. Vaccines, preventatives, C-sections, exploratory surgeries…these are all real costs.
Health clearances add up fast: hips, elbows, eyes, genetic testing—it all comes before we even have a litter. Then there’s dog shows, handlers, travel, semen, progesterone testing…sometimes dogs don’t even make the cut, and I’m already in the red.
Once we do have a litter, more costs hit: C-sections, deworming, vaccines, vet checks, puppy food, probiotics, cleaning, laundry, heat, electricity—you name it. And that’s not counting the time I spend: every two hours until three weeks old, monitoring, playing, cleaning, worrying, and making sure each puppy thrives. During the first two weeks, I provide 24/7 care, which is critical for the puppies’ health and development.
If you want a certain look, a specific temperament, or a well-bred, healthy puppy…you’re investing in quality, plain and simple. Like everything in this crazy world, you get what you pay for.
Why I don’t sell full registration:
My dogs are both beloved pets and breeding-quality dogs. Full registration gives unrestricted breeding rights, which can lead to irresponsible breeding, health issues, and reputational risk. I want my dogs going to homes that love them as companions first, while preserving their quality for the future.
I’ve been breeding for 35 years,
I love my dogs, I love raising puppies, and I love my families—but I don’t do this for free. My time, my dogs, and my efforts are valuable. My kennel may not be fancy, but it’s clean, well-run, and produces quality dogs in temperament and appearance.
My puppies aren’t cheap. Asking me to “take less” is essentially asking me to undervalue everything I do. I do give consideration to repeat families or exceptional circumstances, but many requests cross the line into disrespect for the work behind these puppies.
Lifelong breeder support:
When you take one of my puppies home, my support doesn’t end there. I provide guidance, advice, and help throughout your dog’s life—because raising a healthy, happy, well-adjusted dog is a lifelong commitment, and I want every family to succeed.
Bottom line:
If you want one of my puppies, be prepared to invest—not just financially, but emotionally and responsibly—in the time, care, screening, phone interviews, and quality that go into raising them.
If that’s not something you’re ready for, I’ll happily direct you to someone else—even someone who charges more—so you can still find the right puppy for your home.
