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Why is that puppy so Much More/Less than the other one ???

      When deciding price at True Shot, a great deal of consideration goes into the cost of each puppy.
    
We consider factors such as:

  •       Temperament.  Is the puppy outgoing?  Reserved?  Get along well with other pets/strangers/kids?  Does he adapt to new situations well?  Etc.  Just because the puppy you chose is less expensive, does not mean his/her temperament is "bad", just not what I want for the show ring.
  •       Age.  I often hold puppies back to evaluate their show potential as they age.  If I have older puppies to sell, they are priced lower than puppies being sold at weaning age to find them homes quickly before I become more attached to them than I already am. 
  •       Size.  Bigger puppies are harder to sell than smaller on average, and so are often priced lower to find them homes before they grow to old to transition to a new home as easily.  
  •       Color.  Harder to find colors/patterns/etc.  Typically cost more.
  •       Sex.  Girls cost more than boys!
  •       Parents.  Even when you're just looking for a pet, I am looking at it from a show perspective, and seeing the time and money that was spent turning that puppy's parents into Champions.  Pedigree has a hand to play when pricing a puppy.  Even though you may not be interested in ever breeding your puppy, that doesn't take away from the fact that their worth is still that of a high quality puppy.  When people say "but I only want him for a pet!"  ... take a sports car.  If you tell the dealer you only want to drive it to work, should they lower the price?  If you want a high quality, breed standard pet, who's parents have been tested free of genetic disorders, you will end up paying more for it.
  •       Coat type.  Longcoats cost more than smoothcoats.
  •       My attachment!  Oftentimes I am not 100% sure I want to let a puppy go.  If I'm on the fence, I will often list them much higher than their siblings because they are worth that amount to me and I am in no hurry to see them go.  I figure if someone else is willing to pay a high price for them, they must want them as badly as I do  :)  




             If you ever have a question about the price of a puppy, feel free to ask!  I post my prices publicly because I feel they are reasonable.  If you disagree, you're always welcome to offer me a different amount.








PLEASE NOTE!!!  DUE TO THE USDA APHIS RULING WE NO LONGER SHIP SIGHT UNSEEN!
- However, we often travel to Dog Shows, and can usually find a way to accommodate
those living around the country who are interested in bringing one of our puppies home.
Please contact us for more details!


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