What is a reasonable price for?

[FittyPheasant]

I'll give a bit of back story as it may help. Last year I bought a puppy, she is a dear little thing and has been no trouble at all (apart from the usual terrier puppy shenanigans!).

A couple of weeks ago the breeder contacted me as another of the puppies from the same litter has run into difficulties in his new home. The breeder wondered if I may be interested in taking him on. It turns out that the pup has been badly bullied in his new home by one of the other dogs there and has become very nervous and hyper sensitive. Not at all aggressive but he is a young dog and it is a danger that he may develop fear aggression as he matures. The current owners are out of the house for many hours in the day and cannot devote the time he needs. They also do not seem to have the experience required to handle the situation.

I have now been to see this dog (a 8hour round trip) and the poor little mite is terrified but a lovely looking example of the pedigree and clearly has a very gentle, sweet nature. The breeder also came to the meeting to help with introductions etc.

Having weighed up all the advantages (there are precious few) and disadvantages (many) I have agreed to take on the dog and attempt to bring him on. So I sent the owners a message expressing my interest and suggesting taking our dogs for a walk at a halfway point between our homes to make sure they all get on.

I have received a text back saying that they would be delighted for us to have him and that they want £500 for him.

TBH I hadn't even considered paying for him as I had it in my head that they needed a good home for a difficult dog. I am offering a good, experienced home but I will be investing a lot of time and money on him to get him right. I appreciate that you shouldn't give a dog away but if he goes to the breed rescue they will simply take him and then charge the new owners a fee, fair enough but the current owners will get nothing for him. I know that they have made a financial investment in buying him so I am willing to offer something for him.

I don't know what is a fair price for a 10 month old pup with behavioural problems?

Names:
Currently thinking Jago, Denzil or Ozzy
It can’t begin with B or A. What do you think?

He's gorgeous Irish terrier?

He's a jago or a Jude. He's absolutely beautiful and has clearly landed on his paws with you. Really wish there were more caring people like you in the world.

Fab News, what a happy outcome. Here's a hello from my scruffy, daft, head-strong Irish friend.

Brilliant news, so glad this boy is getting his happy forever home. Well done op!

—I am so going through have to name change after this—

DS is Jude, Jago is too close isn’t it? No wonder I like the name .

Avo yes he is IT. I’m a bit soppy about the breed. His sister is sensitive and a little bit neurotic but as she has never been frightened she is not a fearful character. Having a bit of an adolescent phase at the moment though .

We plan to get a canine behaviourist to come and give us all some advice on how to work with new pup.

Wave to Scruffy, what a beautiful boy 😍

A perfect example as to why we need to bring back dog licensing. Some people appear to treat animals like objects which can be bought on a whim without any thought as to whether they will make suitable owners or not. If only more people had the attitude of the OP.

Good on you, OP. I love it when dogs are in thoroughly doggy households.

I'm glad he's got a good home with owners who are willing to work with him! Terriers don't suit everyone and they clearly didn't suit that family. Good luck with him OP!

£500 is ridiculous, I am rehoming a Crufts champion and have paid £0 for him because the breeder just wants him to have a nice home now he's retired.

I understand the concerns about the pup ending up on gumtree though. Did the breeder not bother to check them out?

I’ve been following this thread since your first post - and I had a feeling it was and Irish that you were talking about. My last Irish was a nervous type, but an absolute sweetheart. Slow and steady is the way to go with Irish, they are so stubborn but free spirited. My current Irish boy is just the complete opposite, he fears nothing. What lines is he from. You will get lots of support from the IT community, they are a great group of people, just like their dogs.

I've just seen your update - what a gorgeous boy. I'm glad that they accepted a lower amount.

I would call him Red, and we need photos!

Olivetor they are the best dogs ever! I am on a few FB IT pages and I agree it is a great community. Your dog is gorgeous 💕. This pup has a more wheaten coat tha red so maybe I should call him Oats?

Oatie - or Hobnob!!!!! Or biscuit!! All very sensible dog names

Oats is a great name! I have a feeling this boy is going to be a blessing for you and your family. My current boy is also a rehome - he was five when we got him after his owners passed away, I will always have an Irish by my side. I am thinking of putting my name on the IT rescue list for a bitch - I’m expecting it to be a long wait though. I feel so lucky I get to share my life with an Irish. They have such deep devotion to their owners and a wee bit of magic in their souls.

He's an Otis, surely?

@Hoddykins I second Hobnob

Names of boy terriers I know:

Fred
McVitie (digestive) Mac for short
Jeremiah
Scooby
Diego
Louis
Leo
Angus

Finbar
Finnegan
Quinn
Oisin (pronounced oh-sheen) - little deer in Irish
Dublin is a popular name fir Irish

He looks like a Steve to me

Enjoying the Irish Terrier love on this thread. Our scruff bag has a traditional Irish name too. Agree with the stubbornness, after weekly attendance at dog obedience & agility for 4 years won't do sit and wait - we fear bronze award will be awarded posthumously

Would love to suggest:
Finnegan
Arden
Ted
Dougal
Cormack

He looks lovely OP. Hope it works out for the two of you

I think I should call him something Russian as I seem to be building my own red army. Her is his sister and soon to be adopted sister.
They are difficult to get in the same shot and looking at the camera and still enough to not be blurry.
Peachy one of mine never does anything wrong but never does as I ask her either, the other always does exactly as told but is the naughtiest puppy you could imagine. Love them both and can’t wait to see what the boy pup is like.