Where to start looking for a cheap purebred?

I replied to your other post on the dog breeds board. I don't know if you've ever gotten a dog but I think you're grossly underestimating how much dogs cost. Aside from actually buying the dog there's other things to consider. You'll have initial costs like collar, leash, crate (highly recommended), bowls, a few toys, food, and regular medical care including vaccines, flea/tick treatment and heartworm prevention. That alone will probably be about $250. So you might need to save up longer to afford the supplies. Then you will have to budget how much you will regularly spend on your dog's food and regular medical care for the month or year.

Well bred dogs from breeders typically cost anywhere between $500-$4000. If your limit is $250 for the dog, then I would say it's necessary you seek out a rescue, and many rescues even charge $1-300, but the dogs are typically neutered and vaccinated so you are saving money even if you got a puppy for free. If you look for a breeder you will only find puppy mills and backyard breeders selling poor quality, likely genetically destroyed dogs for under $500. Even they usually charge more than that! PA has the most puppy mills in the Northeast. Those dogs are bred so poorly that they often have lifelong health issues or short lifespans. (I own one now and though I love him he's so difficult). Those dogs are sold in stores, flea markets and from farms. Do NOT be tempted to buy a dog from a breeder for cheap like this if you find one, because you will probably end up regretting it and end up with a sick or dead puppy and have to pay more in medical bills--even just for a neuter and vaccinations.

You can very easily find a purebred Beagle, including dogs under one year old in rescues and shelters. I suggest looking on Petfinder.com or google Beagle rescues in your area. The same goes for Jack Russels if you're still considering them.

Beagles are pretty common in PA shelters. There are also breed rescues in state.
Have you looked on petfinder? May need to travel a little depending on your location but really shouldn't be too difficult to find a friendly, young beagle.

Also try looking at:

www.petfinder.com

Pet Adoption - Search dogs or cats near you. Adopt a Pet Today. Pictures of dogs and cats who need a home. Search by breed, age, size and color. Adopt a dog, Adopt a cat.

I did a search for beagles from various communities in southwestern Pennsylvania and came up with some good prospects:

Washington -

https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/33793238

https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/34788218

Greensburg

https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/34789912

Latrobe - This rescue has quite a few beagles. Here's one:

https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/34791817

Uniontown

https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/34525397

https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/33334158


In short, there are lots of beagles in your area. Just start contacting rescues. Keep in mind that sometimes the information on-line can be out-of-date, so call/ e-mail before you make a drive. Ask if the dogs posted on-line are still available and if new dogs have come in. Good luck!