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Yes, you can buy a cheaper dog on Kijiji or Craigslist. Will any of the following criteria be met?

• Were you screened and deemed to be a suitable owner for the breed?
• Are both parents health tested through recognized organizations (PennHip, OFA)?
• Do both parents have correct type and temperament as dictated by the breed standard?
• Are both parents pedigreed, purebred dogs registered with an official Kennel Club (UKC, AKC)?
• Will you receive registration papers with an official Kennel Club?
• Do the parents of the puppy have pedigrees that compliment each other? 
• Was there a goal with the breeding, or did they throw together two dogs out of convenience?
• Will the puppies have ears cropped, tails docked, rear dew claws removed?
• Will you be given a health guarantee?
• Will you receive lifetime support from the breeder?

If you can't answer YES to these questions, be very cautious. A 'bargain' now can cost you greatly down the road; both emotionally and financially.