I would not pay more then $300 and even that is quit a bit, happy was $200 and misty was $100, Blair was free. some of the prices breeders charge are just rediculous someone was advertising mutts in the paper they wnated $500 for mixed breeds, I woul dnot pay that much for a pur bred for heaven sakes, and I know many people who say $400 is a HUGE stretch for a mutt yes the breeders do have to pay for a lot but $1000? I dont think so.