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[quote=Anonymous]I recommend that if you do want a purebred dog, you find a breeder that actively shows in conformation and does health testing on these dogs. Do not choose a breeder that just breeds among a few dogs they own, or a breeder that doesn't do health testing, charges more for certain kinds or colors of puppies, charges extra for certain health tests or guarantees, seems to have tons of puppies/dogs and multiple kinds (not talking 2 litters or 2 breeds but lots is a red flag). Shipping dogs is also a red flag.

A sheltie 8 wks to one year old from a show breeder is about $900-$1200 depending on the area of the country. In this area it's more towards the $1200 of course. They occasionally have older dogs and may charge less in those cases.

Most rescues and shelters in this area run $100-$400. Very reasonable because they generally take care of all vetting like spay/neuter, teeth cleaning, any outstanding vaccinations, etc. Just make sure to find a reputable rescue also. I recommend Lost Dog Rescue. If looking for a puppy I recommend Wolf Trap Rescue. If you visit most area Petsmart and Petcos mid-day on the weekend, they typically host adoption events where rescues bring adoptable dogs and walk them around the store. It's a good low pressure way to meet dogs, learn about different dogs and puppies, and see what might work for your family. Whether you decide to adopt one of these rescue dogs or not, I recommend this as a good way to start. You can learn a lot and it won't hurt. You may find the perfect match without going to a breeder. [/quote]

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