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Why would they be more expensive? I've seen people who breed 'for the pet market'only who charge an arm and a leg for crap quality pups when the ethical breeders are charging much less. Some breeders may take advantage of limited supply by increasing prices to match demand - not all of course. And I am asking about responsible people who breed good quality, not 'crap quality', pups. I don't wish to offend anyone, I am genuinely trying to understand. I personally have never bred, or intend to breed any puppies, so I am not running any personal agenda, but I am wanting to purchase a well bred, healthy puppy in the next couple of weeks.

If it is unethical to breed genuinely healthy and good examples of a breed for the pet market,even if offering every support and accepting return of puppies, where are pet buyers supposed to get quality pups? Those pups that didn't qualify as suitable for breeding for the betterment of the breed would still be available but would numbers be adequate to supply the pet market? There are many, many pet owners out there who provide loving and knowledgeable homes for their dogs. If the number of pups available to these people is limited, or excessively expensive, isn't this going to contribute to problems associated with irresponsible breeders?