Thousands??--no.
Close to a thousand--I have, and I would again.

We decided on a Shiba, and happened upon one that a couple was selling for a friend at a dog show. The price they had given us was less than what we had seen online from any breeders, reason being because he was 8 months old.

I wouldn't trade him for any shiba in a shelter.

We paid $75 for Abbey from a beagle rescue.
Riley was totally free.
Jada was $75 at the spca.