Posted by RUthie DIcken on March 19, 1998 at 06:07:58:

In Reply to: Money matters posted by Nicole on March 17, 1998 at 22:36:22:

> I recntly found a beautiful little peke in a pet store for around 600 dollars. Shes got a great personality and is really adorable- i just dont know if that is simply too much to pay. Any averages on what puppies usually go for? Thanks,
> nicole
> california

Dear Nicole, Please don't buy a peke from a pet store. THeir stocks are often inferior and they keep those dogs in awful conditions. Also 600 is very high. Why not check out some breeders on Todd's lists. Almost all breeders will ship. Puppy mills are big business, but most breeders really care about their dogs, and will not breed any inferior dogs. SOme pekes have genetic deficiencies from poor breeding and puppy stores and mills don't care about that, they just want the money. It's also very important to see at least one of the parents before you buy.
Email me with any concerns or questions.

Ruthie, Kevindial@aol.com