Curiosity question ~ Why are some breeds more then others? Today, I was once again asked how much I paid for Percy. I get this question a lot, and even though I know he was on the low side of the scale for a Yorkie, peoples eyes bug out. Then I remembered. I didn't pay this much for other dogs that I had, and they were purebreed also. So I was cruising around google checking out the prices for different breeds.
Why is it that a certain breed like a Yorkie or Chi will go for appox $1000 while another breed will only be $500 or less? Even though they are also a purebreed. I am not talking about a show dog, b/c I totally understand paying $$$$$$ no matter what the breed. I mean pet quality little ones.
Is it b/c of size or popularity? If Chi's weren't so popular would they only be $100?
I am just really curious as to what factors into the pricing of a puppy. Besides initial shots and whether or not it is show quality. |