We will answer your questions, give you breed information, help you meet breeders, and help you ask the right questions. But in the end, you must make your own best informed decision. Once you have names and addresses, think carefully about what you want to know. The more information you can give a breeder, the more likely it is that you will get what you want. You will find that breeders vary in their responses and prices.
Some breeders charge more for show prospects than for pets, others charge the same price for both.
Some breeders will ask more for a puppy than others. That difference can be based on many factors including the prominence of the breeder, the show record of the sire and dam, the breeding history of either or both dogs, and the like. Remember, however, that price alone is a poor predictor of quality. The highest price may or may not guarantee you the dog of your dreams. Take everything into consideration.