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Are you serious about your spelling?
On Thu, 7 Mar 1996, The InfoJunkie wrote:

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> On 6 Mar 1996, MKRAUS1 wrote:
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> > Search under "dogs and newfoundland" in net search, there is alot of info on what to look at in 
> > purchasing a new newf.  You should be able to get a good newf for about $700, big dogs are on 
> > their way out and prices are becoming negotiatble.  good luck
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> Whoever posted the above reply shouldn't be passing out miss information
> to which they know nothing about. Becky didn't ask for a big dawg she asked
> about a Newfoundand. They are not in decline but to the contrary they are
> very much in demand. Their are people at present waiting for pups and even
> rescues. The newf-l list is one of the more active groups on the 'net with
> 35 -40 posts per day and goes world wide from New Zealand to Holland. Some
> big dawgs maybe in decline (which is good for the breed) but don't 
> generalize that all big dawgs are in decline.
> 
> As for negoiation, forget it. If you don't want the pup there are 10 people
> lined up behind you waiting. (doesn't sound like a good negoiating point)
> The newf breeders are more concerned on the home they are going to than
> anything else and I have herd stories of people being tunred down from 
> breeders even with the money hanging out of their pockets. For starters be
> prepare to be in the neighborhood of 1,000 to 1,200 and up with the 
> breeder picking out the pup your'e going to get not you. It's not like 
> buying a car, you do want a dawg thats sound! You may get a "cheaper" dawg
> from a backyard breeder, but you may wind up paying more in vet bills than
> the original cost of the dawg.
> 
> To find out more about Newfies you can call the AKC, go to the Newfoudland
> Nationals the week of April 23 in Carlisle Pa., subscirbe to the Newf-l 
> list at listserv@lists.colorado.edu find out where the closest regional
> Newfound Club is or speak to some breeders and owners. These are the 
> people who can advise you on the pros and cons of the Newfoundland. 
> 
> Good luk in your search
> Neil
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