Finding a puppy

[Milkand2sugarsplease]

Hoping this is the right place...

Where is the best lace to look for a puppy? I'm considering getting a dog but really don't want to pay 1k+ for a pedigree puppy, nor slightly less for a designer cross breed. Are all puppies really expensive now?

I have considered reforming from a kennels but I have a 4yo and a lot of kennels/charities will not rehome to a house with young children - I understand this and would not feel comfortable myself if I didn't know the background of the dog

What are my best options?

Thanks

[HirplesWithHaggis]

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/the_doghouse

Repost there. ^^