Now days, what do puppies cost ? Rescue dogs are fine. If you want a particular breed, what is the range?
Our first Sheltie coat $16 in 1986, our Lilly cost $800 two years ago. That works our pretty cheap per bark.
I went to the same breeder I got Buster from and picked up Bandit for $1500. I wanted the same bloodline.
After Buster passed away, we had an opening... Got Bailey from some city folks that were in over their heads with her, in just a small back yard. She's a giant schnauzer, and they usually go for $2000 to $2500. But they just wanted a good home for her. I obliged.