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?

How about Redford? It was my top pick for my rescue pup but I got out voted wish I'd held my ground.

Loving the pictures. The more I see the more I think my lovely lurcher pup has an Irish Terrier mix.

My friend's male terrier is Django. Really suits him.

Had to report my last photo as I can see my postcode 😳 so it will go soon.
Can you tell which is naughty puppy and which is angel puppy?
Cowface now we need a photo!

Ooh, no that's a Denzil if I ever saw one! he's gorgeous, glad you have him.

Oh, I like Django

Well if you insist!!

Fitty, your girls are beautiful. Having owned both a bitch and dog IT, I’ve found my boy easier, he is more laid back, very sociable (except with other unneutered males 🙄), and bomb proof with kids. My little bitch, was more high maintenance, a proper terrier, protective of her family, particularly after my son was born- he became her reason for existing, she was more suspicious of strangers - but she was my soul mate 😢.

I was watching Lucy Jackson’s We love Irish terriers video on Youtube early, and had a wee tear in my eye. I would have a houseful if red daredevils if I could.

Cowface, very possible that your dog is an Irish/lurcher it used to be a popular lurcher. Beautiful pup you’ve got.

Welcome to the IT club Cowface!

He has moved in! He is getting on really well with my girls but there is a fairly high stress vide in the house atm. He is coming up for fuss and rubs but is jumpy over noises and seems nervous around going through doors. He doesn’t like people coming up behind him or people carrying things. My girls are settling down on the sofas now so he is looking a bit lost.

Gorgeous boy!!💕

I would tell them to do one, what a cheek!
They are giving the dog up to you and should be forever grateful it is going to a good home.
I would make it very clear that you have no intention of paying and if they truly care they will go with their hearts and not the pound signs.

Oh bless him, and bless you too. It will take time, patience and a gentle hand to help him through his fears. He is still so very young and has never been given a real chance at having a stable life yet. You sound like a lovely family and with time it should get easier. Thank you for taking on this wee Irish boy, it breaks my heart when I hear of one of our wonderful breed in need of help.