Should I buy a Micro Bully?

That's a lot of money for any puppy, more than I'd expect to pay for even a highly promising show, sport, or working prospect from an established purebred breeder who has excellent lines, breeding stock with show and/or working titles, and extensive health testing, including genetic screening and x-rays when necessary. So I have a few questions for you to consider.

What health testing do the parents have? I'm not talking "the vet says they're healthy", I mean have they been screened for genetic indicators of diseases/conditions that are common in bully breeds, have their hips and/or elbows been x-rayed to evaluate whether they'll potentially be producing puppies with dysplasia, have their knees been evaluated for luxating patella, have their eyes and heart been screened? And importantly - do the results of all these tests indicate that the parents are excellent specimens with a very low risk of passing on any genetic illnesses or harmful traits to their puppies? Are both parents (especially mom) at least two years old? Have either of them been awarded certifications or titles in any kind of sport or work to support the idea that they have excellent physical soundness or temperaments that would go towards producing puppies who also have sound bodies and wonderful, stable temperaments?

What are the breeders doing with the puppies each and every day? Have they been introduced to various sights, sounds, and experiences in positive ways? Have they been interacting with humans from day one, living in a family home, learning that things like the dishwasher, vacuum, TV, people working out, etc. are normal and not scary? Are they being offered different surfaces to walk on, toys of different shapes and textures that make different sounds? Have they been taking trips in cars, meeting a variety of kids and adults? Have they been working on separating the puppies slowly and carefully so they're less distressed when they leave their litter behind entirely for a new home? Even getting a head start on potty training and training in general? All of this goes towards helping puppies grow into confident, happy dogs, gives you a big head start on helping the puppy settle into your home, and helps prevent some of the most common behavior issues dogs face.

For $5000, I'd expect the breeder to be able to explain in detail all the health testing their breeding dogs have, all the ways they can show that the parents have exceptional physical/working abilities and/or wonderful temperaments that complement each other, and also have a comprehensive and intensive puppy raising plan to give them the best possible start in life. That's the value you're getting from a reputable, responsible, and ethical breeder, not the coat color (it's very rare for responsible, ethical breeders to charge more for certain coat colors) or even the breed itself. If they can't give you most or any of this, it's highway robbery.

Oof. I'm glad we could help you dodge that bullet, at least! A lot of people see unscrupulous breeders charging sky-high prices for puppies of "rare" colors or mixes and see dollar signs, not realizing that these kinds of people rely heavily on dishonest marketing ("mixed breeds never get sick!" "Their coat is 100% hypoallergenic and you never have to brush it!") and cutting corners that shouldn't be cut (no health screening, breeding too young and too often, keeping way too many dogs to be able to give all of them a good quality of life, or even ignoring serious behavioral problems that may be genetic) to keep breeding cheap and profit high. Especially right now, where there's been a huge spike in demand for all kinds of pets as people are spending so much time at home.

The truth is, most reputable, quality breeders aren't making much or any profit on their breeding - they do it for the love of the breed and/or to produce a working/sporting dog that's the best it can be at its job (herding, agility, blood tracking, hunting, police work, IGP, service dogs, etc.). That's why so many of these breeders are retired or have a full-time job. They might only breed one or two litters a year to ensure they have the time and resources to devote to caring for the dam and pups. You often have to be on a waiting list with these breeders (unless you get very lucky), especially if you want a specific gender or color/coat type. But ironically you often wind up paying less than you would for these commercially produced puppies with slick marketing (sometimes thousands less), and you get so much more genuine care, expertise, and support going into selecting and screening the breeding stock, raising the puppies, and even providing advice and suggestions once the puppy's home with you, should you need it!