Originally Posted By longhorn789:
I am looking for a couple of guard dogs, and also to help with livestock.
I know this is not a hunting application but I thought you guys might know the answer to this question.
I have a breeder with a new litter asking $600 per dog after they ween in a couple months.
Sounds crazy high to me.
Is that the going rate for a German Shepherd with papers?
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Why does $600 sound crazy high to you? What's your frame of reference that brought you to that thought?
I ask because, just like has been pointed out already, that price isn't high at all. Quite the opposite really. Because you are looking for a working dog, I would recommend looking for a pup from a working stock with a history and pedigree that would point towards good potential in the litter. Additionally, better breeders will have health guarantees on their puppies, very often guaranteeing hips and elbows. The type of breeding required to produce that is not cheap.
Do some more research as there is a wealth of information online. Good luck in your search for a puppy. It's always exciting!