I think they are stolen because they are small and easy to snatch quickly and because they are expensive, people think they'll be able to resell them quickly for an easy buck. Or maybe they a want on for themselves (who wouldn't?) and can't otherwise afford one.
Why are they expensive--good question that has different answers. Some are expensive because the breeder is trying to cover the expensive costs of breeding ethically--costs of breeding stock, medical test, invested time, veterinary and overall care, etc. Some are expensive because there are others out there trying to make money off of them. |