I am sure many factors determine that.
I remember when 101 dalmations movie came out.........every kid had to have one and the prices skyrocketed and they were in demand.
When Taco Bell came out with their "Yo Quiero Taco Bell" commercial came out........everyone wanted a Chi
When Nemo came out...........those cute little fish in the movies were everywhere and they weren't cheap
and so on.......
Also, yorkies and chi's are 'portable', lap dogs, suitable for apartment living, etc. More in deman equal higher priced.
Now, many mixed breeds that should be free are more than some purebreds because they are "in" and celebrities have them......
Size of the litters are a factor too.
It's never going to change......... |