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by Jenni78 on 11 February 2010 - 00:02
I was considering a pup from this same pairing, but am thinking of taking this one instead for a brood bitch. She has excellent structure and temperament, or at least she did as a pup. At this age, it's all a gamble.
She has been kept recently at a boarding kennel because of the dog hair problem, so I'd like to get her out of there and into my home as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance. I am torn about what's fair on this one. I know what he paid for her, but she's 3 and totally unproven. On the one hand, she's a well-bred female whose lines I would like to have in my program. On the other, she's potentially a rescue pet.
What kind of offer would you guys make the owner?
by George the Retard on 11 February 2010 - 00:02
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by dougie01 on 11 February 2010 - 00:02
by Jenni78 on 11 February 2010 - 00:02
Just throwing out all the possibilities....
I don't want her to end up at the pound, which is where she's headed I'm afraid. I'd rather lose some money than have that happen. At least if she's with me, I can guarantee she won't end up anywhere bad.
by Slamdunc on 11 February 2010 - 00:02
Jenni78,
I would pay around $1500 to $2,000 if I liked the lines and the dog was really nice. I don't know the pedigree of this dog, but if the dog was titled and x rayed I'd go higher.
JMO,
Jim
by crhuerta on 11 February 2010 - 00:02
I would "honestly" offer $1000-2000.......she is already 3yrs old, and has not had her hips & elbows done.
That is in MY opinion a fair price on a quality bred "companion" dog.......
If the hips & elbows certify....SUPER! If she becomes what you desire from her...EVEN BETTER!.......BUT if she does not.....the financial gamble was not more than a puppy from a quality breeding would have cost.....did that make sense??
again...JMO..
Best wishes & good luck!
Robin
by dougie01 on 11 February 2010 - 00:02
A breeder who takes pride in what they sell, should offer a lifetime health guarantee under normal wear and tear. If their guarantee is only for a short time after puppyhood, then it's useless.
by ShadyLady on 11 February 2010 - 01:02
I look at her unknown sides with a more positive slant than her being all a gamble or even a rescue. And forget titles. You know they give some idea, but really titles are alot about training.
Since you know (and obviously <g>) like the pedigree, then a lot of the unknowns are an educated risk like the hips annd elbows. The same as it would be if you started out with a puppy from the same breeding --pretty much. Unless she had some sort of injury or they blew out her joints by doing some whacky stuff with her...although that seems unlikely from how you explain her background.
Good temperament is good temperament. Unless they made her into a freak-a-zoid, she should still have that genetic good temperament in there.
Is there any way to get a recent pict of her? Or can you go see her?
As for price, I would start with what he wants for her and negotiate from there.
by LAVK-9 on 11 February 2010 - 01:02
JMO
~L~
by Jenni78 on 11 February 2010 - 01:02
Thanks to everyone so far!
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