mainechild
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My family and I are getting a standard poodle. My spouse is of the thought that a dog shouldn’t cost much, couple hundred bucks maybe. He thought paying even 1000 was way overkill, that paying much for something that could get hit by a car isn’t worth it. Figures it’s crazy to spend so much on something you can’t get some of the investment back on by selling it, like say a car.
I’m more of the mind that you get what you pay for in a sense. A dog so cheap (not speaking of shelter dogs) almost certainly hasn’t been health tested thoroughly and could have underlying health issues come up.
I found a breeder near me that tests extensively and breeds to better the breed, does amazing. Others charge a little less for being tested but usually aren’t as thorough as this and are far away.
Understandable since they show, charges $3,500, which my husband thinks is way too much for us given we just need it as a pet, but supports if that’s what I want to do.
TL;DR Not questioning the breeders price, I’m questioning me btw. Sure health tested means less likely to have genetic issues, but does it lower the odds enough to be worth a harsh jump in price? Is it overkill/unreasonable of me to pay so much for a thoroughly parent tested standard poodle puppy bred for show when I’m only gonna be having it as a pet? My thought is no, but I’m wondering if I’m crazy for it lol.
I’d welcome opinions. Questioning whether a pup being so well tested is unnecessary and not worth the price as opposed to a cheaper one who has had less.
I’m more of the mind that you get what you pay for in a sense. A dog so cheap (not speaking of shelter dogs) almost certainly hasn’t been health tested thoroughly and could have underlying health issues come up.
I found a breeder near me that tests extensively and breeds to better the breed, does amazing. Others charge a little less for being tested but usually aren’t as thorough as this and are far away.
Understandable since they show, charges $3,500, which my husband thinks is way too much for us given we just need it as a pet, but supports if that’s what I want to do.
TL;DR Not questioning the breeders price, I’m questioning me btw. Sure health tested means less likely to have genetic issues, but does it lower the odds enough to be worth a harsh jump in price? Is it overkill/unreasonable of me to pay so much for a thoroughly parent tested standard poodle puppy bred for show when I’m only gonna be having it as a pet? My thought is no, but I’m wondering if I’m crazy for it lol.
I’d welcome opinions. Questioning whether a pup being so well tested is unnecessary and not worth the price as opposed to a cheaper one who has had less.