The last of our Mini-Dachshunds passed away a few weeks ago, so we've been looking for a replacement or two. You're right about prices....bought our last two for $750 or so, now $3,500. And you can't even adopt a shelter dog without being on a waiting list that never ends. Everyone being home with Covid restrictions has increased demand greatly. Wait until everyone has to go back to work....the shelters will be overloaded!