I wondered why some breeders are charging 800 pounds+ for a RR and yet i see the same breed for sale at 500-550 pounds, with the breeder claiming to have all the pups fully KC registered. Myself and my partner have no plans to 'show' our new pup when we buy one, so perfection in breed is not essential. Though i am of course concerned about health! So what benefits does a higher purchase price give if the 'cheaper dogs' are KC registered anyway? Would a vet take care of the health issues anyway, ie dermoid sinus etc? Finally, i have heard stories of people breeding just for the money and so breeding any two together. Additionally, i wouldn't know what official KC registration looked like.
I would be lying if i said that the cost wasn't an issue. Having just moved into a brand new house, well we must have left the money tree at the old one. This is why i am asking these questions now as i want to armed with knowledge before i make such a descision.
Thanks
ben

Even in the same breed prices can vary alot.  In one of my own breed most people ask £600-£800 which is about the price range people should exect to pay for this breed, some people charge higher then that!!  With health checks ask the breeders if you can see copies of the certificutes from the dogs, some breeders will give copies to all puppy buyers, when puppies are advertised as KC registerd they normally are, the ones to watch out for the the ads that just say 'registerd'

You honestly mention that you would be lying if you said money wasn't an issue but are you sure you have enough to look after a dog and have enough spare money incase something goes wrong which needs vet treatment!? 

There are also people who only brred for money breeding any two dogs but it is unlikly they will have any copies of health checks to show you! :)

Rox

Hi Guest
in certain breeds prices do vary greatly..however it does not mean that expensive is better...equally it doesn't mean that you will pick up a quality pup on the cheap. Although you don't want to show I would still go to a 'show' breeder as a litter usually produces more pet pups than those of good show quality.
Do your research and find out what health tests are required by the breed and what is a suitable result. I would then phone the breed club and ask for the names of some reputable breeders .Phone them and have a 'chat'...you will get a feel for if you can deal with this person long term which is something a reputable breeder will always offer...life long advice.Be prepared for questions and when happy find out if they have any litters planned and for when...then go on a waiting list if needs be.Most good breeders will be happy to have you pay a visit to them in order to see their dogs and see how they are with people...it also allows time for questions...from both sides.
To buy from 'joe bloggs' down the road who has a pet bitch who he has bred to the nearest pet dog is unadvisable...even a KC registered dog doesn't always look like the breed it should and if your paying £500+ you want your RR to look like a RR!!.
Good luck,Archer
(you could always register ..its free...and ask any more questions you may have)

KC registration is fine but health tests are essential and should go back at least 4 generations.

As the saying goes, you pays your money and your takes your choice, but you need to know what you are looking for before you can make an informed choice, so I would advise you to contact one of the breed clubs and ask for breeders planning litters, health is important but with this breed so is temperament.