The issue with puppies is the same than what I see with classic cars:
Original big block 4 speed muscle car sells for 70k at Barret Jackson.
Guy down the street who watched the show now thinks his 4 door with a two barrel carb, bench seat and a three on the tree is worth 35k ...
So, translated into dogs ... a performance breed hunting dog with 10+k invested in each parent in hunt tests, show visits and half a dozen hereditary health checks will sell for $1-2k
A backyard bred puppy where the neighbor's lab humps someone's poodle with zero health checks or performance testing is now also worth 1k - labradoodle.
In summary, you get a dog from the pound, pay the fees. You get a dog from someone that does a half way decent job mating a couple dogs $300 tops to help pay for firs vet visits, food and effort.
That's my two cents.
G