[Michael Romanos]

I'd say that $300 sounds infinitely more reasonable than $800 if cash is any kind of obstacle. From what Debbie says on Go Corgis US$800 is tops in price and therefore one would expect a Corgi up with the best. I don't think any breeder can rate their advice on puppy rearing as worth $500 to an individual new owner - not with all the information that abounds. I'd ask the horsey lady if she could keep whatever Corgi you choose, for a further few weeks until the Corgi is at least 8 weeks which is the more usual age for letting puppies go from their mother and birthplace. Any sooner is not recommended. Keeping Corgis for three months before being released is fine especially if a breeder is anxious to see further development eg for conformation showing purposes, in the pup/pups before releasing them to a prospective owner. But somewhere in the vicinity of and 8 and 12 weeks is what one would expect and is in keeping with good breeding practices.