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The Premium on Barrett Puppies

May 15, 2019

The Premium on Barrett Puppies

Hello, prospective Weimaraner puppy owner!

We’re hoping you’ve found this page as part of your research in getting a Weimaraner puppy. By now, you’ve probably figured out that prices vary, breeders vary, wait times vary, and quality varies.

That’s because breeders are like independent Bed and Breakfasts; we’re all quirky and no two of us are alike. Ha! We also have our own values and opinions on what defines a proper breeding program. 

If you’re just starting your search, feel free to interview a few breeders and ask them some questions about cost. To make it a tad bit easier on you, we’ll also provide you with our answers: 

How much do your puppies cost? For the last couple of years, we’ve charged anywhere from $2,000-$3,000. We typically decide the cost of a puppy once a litter arrives. By then, we’ll know how much has gone into producing that particular litter, and how much we’ll need to charge to recover some of our expenses. 

Why do puppies cost that much? To be clear, we don’t make a profit breeding dogs. Ever. Any monies earned go back into the piggy to reimburse ourselves for expenses that have already been paid. (To be honest, we don’t need to make a profit, either. That’s what our day jobs are for.) Having said that though, expenses accrued as a result of how involved we are with the breed is MONUMENTAL. Six figures monumental.

Yep. A methamphetamine habit would have been cheaper. Or a yacht with a Michelin-starred personal chef.

Fun fact: We recently loss a litter of one. Total expenses to buy, raise, train, compete with, obtain health testing data on our girl, and conduct the breeding: $17,121.42. Total number of puppies to be placed/sold: 0. And this doesn’t even include the c-section she needed to get her puppy out. 🙁 Thank goodness Mango is recovering nicely and we didn’t have any complications with her surgery.

But Weimaraners are my life’s work. In addition to breeding them, we own them, nap with them, train them, work with them, travel with them, compete with them, and teach people about them. There’s also about four generations of Barrett owners we coach on a daily basis about best practices and how to overcome their dog’s naughty behaviors. And a handful of breeder colleages we chat with every week to strategize our next breeding plans. And we answer about 20 emails every night from prospective Weimaraner puppy owners. Somewhere in between, we’re also giving back to rescue by picking up, transporting, fostering, and placing otherwise homeless Weimaraners. If the rescue is short on funds to care for a particular dog, we’re the first to pitch in. And then there’s the spouses!!! We sneak in a few moments to spend time with them whenever we can. They’re the glue that’s holding us all together. 

In summary, buying a puppy is more than just buying a puppy. You’re voting with your dollars, and supporting where your puppy came from. 

Why is there a cost difference between litters? Various factors go into deciding what a puppy actually costs. To provide an example, let’s talk about Tennessee. Around the time that COVID hit, breeding plans had already been confirmed for her, so we continued our course to have her bred via artificial insemination (it’s IVF for dogs). Unfortunately, between a nervous male dog who had to get “collected” at the vet while his mom sat in the car, a FedEx shipment that sat around for an extra day, a dog who didn’t want to cooperate being inseminated by a vet she didn’t know, and just plain ‘ol bad luck, we found out after spending about $5,500 on breeding costs that Tennessee wasn’t pregnant. And a few months later, we tried it again!!! As of this writing, Tennessee is almost eight weeks pregnant, and it’s likely that we’re only expecting two puppies. GAH. In summary, we’re $11,000 in on just the two breedings alone… and there might be two puppies coming next week. It’s very likely that Tenn’s puppies will be sold on the higher end of the cost scale. 

What makes a Barrett puppy “different?” Honestly, we’re probably not much different than the next reputable breeder you talk to. Our price is likely higher, and our wait time is likely longer, but you’ll probably get the same lifetime commitment from us that you’ll get elsewhere. 

If socialization is important to you, we definitely have that COVERED!!! Here are two links that detail how we raise our kiddos. The second link will walk you through a 69-day streak of daily puppy posts. That was done as an excercise to 1) educate the public about what goes into raising a litter, and 2) keep the new owners informed of how their puppies were progressing:

  • 2015 Bo x Mika Litter
  • 2020 King x Gracie and Boulder x Stella Litters

We’re actually not sure there’s another Weimaraner breeder out there in the universe who chronicles their dogs more than we do. #archivenerds

Bringing home a Barrett puppy also means you become part of a four-generation network of “Barrett owners” all over the country. You can find us in CA, AZ, OR, WA, NV, UT, WY, NM, MI, TX, NC, SC, MA, and Canada. We all get together for play dates, group hikes, and share personal information so that we can ask each other questions about training, and trade babysitting duties. As the breeders, we’re also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions you might have about your dog, no matter if he’s 12 weeks old or 15 years old. 

And we also get that the average family probably can’t just drop a couple thousand dollars on their next family dog. Maybe you don’t have to.

Thank you for considering a Barrett puppy, and best wishes on your search!

– Kim and Stacy

Last updated: March 2021

Filed Under: Puppy Due Diligence Part 2 - Barrett Education

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  1. Jeffrey Sharp says

    June 25, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    Hi,
    Thank you for providing so much information on your site. I’m in Southern California, just retired and looking for a best friend. I’m not a hunter but I live on the beach . I had a Professionally breaded
    Weimaraner growing up and vowed to have one when life slowed down. I’d like to start a dialogue with you if possible I have never personally worked with a breeder.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Kim says

      June 25, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      Hi Jeffrey,

      Thanks for the message! I’ll send you an email this afternoon. – Kim

      Reply
  2. Jeffrey Sharp says

    July 3, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    Hey Kim, jeff here
    I don’t recall responding to ur invitation for a party crashing next weekend.
    But when I switched units 2 days ago I lost my internet this email capabilities and wanted to say absolutely I’ll plan to come by…
    Give me a good time Saturday and the name of a nice hotel near you and we’ll call it a date…lol
    My number is 305- 389 -1188
    Shoot me a text whenever, or call now I think my phone is working write now,, lol

    Reply
  3. Amy Cowart says

    August 15, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    Hi Kim, My name is Amy Cowart. I live in Georgia and I recently lost my Weimaraner to cancer. Her name was Kendall. She was my best friend and the love of my life. Losing her was the absolute most devastating experience of my life. I know she can never be replaced I however would love to open my heart again for another Weimaraner to love. I would love more information on how I can get the process started. My cell phone number is +13215252506
    Sincerely,
    Amy Cowart
    Amy Cowart

    Reply
    • Kim says

      September 22, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      Hi Amy, I sent you a messsage! – Kim

      Reply
  4. Alisha Foreman says

    January 4, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    Hi Kim,
    Is there an online application to inquire or the ability to be placed on a waiting list for the next set of pups?

    Reply
    • Kim says

      March 8, 2021 at 11:03 pm

      Yes, go back to the main page, click on “Get a Barrett Puppy” at the tope and navigate your way to the Prospective Owner Questionnaire.” Look forward to seeing it! – Kim

      Reply

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Hello! We're Kim and Stacy, two BFFs who came together because of Weimaraners; Kim lives in Southern CA and Stacy lives in Phoenix, AZ.

With the mentorship and support of the Weimaraner community, we breed on occasion and with purpose under the Barrett Weimaraners kennel name.

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November 2019 – Tearin wins the Open Derby stake in Paulden, AZ to bag all of her juvenile Field Trial points.

April 2019 – Tearin earns Second Place in Futurity at the Western Classic in Kennewick, WA. Half brother Soba earns a Third Place in Open Derby the same week.

March 2019 – Boulder WINS the Open Gun Dog Stake with Handler Terry Chandler at the Las Cruces GSPC Field Trial. Daughter Mango earns a placement in the Open Derby Stake.

March 2019 – Mango goes to the NWA’s National Field Trial in Conway, AR and comes home with a Third Place in Open Derby!

February 2019 – Tearin WINS the Open Puppy Stake with 18 starters in California City, CA!

February 2019 – Soba wins a huge Open Derby stake (18 starters) in a very competitive trial.

February 2018 – Baja wins the 2018 Western Field Futurity in California City. Littermate sister Sookie comes in Fourth Place.

September 2017 – Boulder earns a very nice SECOND PLACE ribbon in the Open Gun Dog stake with 21 starters at the Sahuaro Brittany Club Field Trial in Springerville, Arizona.

June 23rd, 2017 – Ronin earns his JH title as well as a Fourth Place in Open Puppy ribbon at the Willamette Weimaraner Club Field Trials!!!!

March 2017 – Turbo wins the NWA Open Derby Stake for the second year in a row with Diane Vater.

February 2017 – Turbo wins the 2017 Western Field Futurity in California City. Littermate brother Ticon comes in Second Place. Baja and Zanie also earn their JH titles in four straight passes!!!

April 2016 – Three of the Autobots (Luna, Ticon and Turbo) get NAVHDA NA-tested. Scores are: Prize I (112) for Luna, Prize I (110) for Ticon, and Prize III (102) for Turbo.

March 2016 – Turbo wins the NWA Open Derby Stake in Conway, AR with Diane Vater.

February 2016 – Gracie (2014 Max x Friday) WINS the Open Derby stake at the 2016 WCA Western Classic in Kingman, AZ! Gracie now has 4 points towards her FC.

February 2016 – Bug (2014 Torque x Friday) WINS the Field Futurity at the 2016 WCA Western Classic in Kingman, AZ!

December 2015 – Gracie earns SECOND PLACE in the National Open Derby at the 2015 WCA National Field Trial in Ardmore, OK!

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February 2020 – Josie earns her THIRD 5 pt Major to finish her Championship at the Sahuaro State Kennel Club Dog Shows in Phoenix, AZ.

October 2019 – Josie’s sire, Judd, earns a Stud Dog Placement from Judge Dana Cline at the WCA National Specialty Show in Wilmington, OH!

October 2019 – Josie earns a placement from the BBE bitch class at the WCA National Specialty Show in Wilmington, OH!

October 2019 – Bogie earns a placement from the 6-9 dog class at the WCA National Specialty Show in Wilmington, OH!

June 13, 2018 – Blaise goes to the WCA National Specialty Show and Earns a Second Place in Intermediate Futurity dog.

December 1st, 2017 – Boulder earns SELECT DOG at the WCA’s Winter Specialty in Ardmore, OK!!!! Daughter Mango earns a Reserve Winners Bitch ribbon the same evening; not bad for a show debut!

October 15th, 2017 – Cowboy goes BEST OF BREED FROM THE CLASSES OVER SPECIALS to become a NEW CHAMPION at the Black Mountain Kennel Club Shows!!!!

July 1st, 2016 – BOULDER WINS BEST DOG IN MATURITY AT THE 2016 WCA WESTERN FUTURITY/MATURITY!!!!

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