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Originally Posted by ingallsra Mixes tend to have what's called hybrid vigor, meaning that they tend to live longer than purebreds. |
I've never heard that but thanks for the info. I have a siberian husy/german shepard mix that is about 9 years old but acts like he's 4. The vet was amazed at how young and healthy he seemed. He said that usually you will never see a germ. shep go over about 10 years but he wouldn't be surprised if Bosco went well over that (this was a year ago). So if you're right that would explain it.
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On the mix breeds I'm not against it in the least. I don't know that I would set a price necessarily (I would set a price on what I was willing to pay for any pup but not a price on what I would pay b/c it was mixed). I understand that you don't want to get taken and this is prob why you are asking to get a general price range of what would be a good price for a mixed pup. With the "designer dogs" craze now I believe the prices are probably going up and people are taking advantage of the situation but its not any different than a purebred small dog (pocket dogs or purse dogs or teacups). I think small dogs in general have become a craze. Everyone comes down hard on the price of mixed breeds but hey there are a lot of purebred yorkies that have cost quite a pretty penny themselves.
I think as long as you find someone you can trust to get the pup from and you are getting what you want (a healthy pup of the breed or breeds that you want) then whatever you are willing to pay if a perfect amount. If you are only willing to pay 100 dollars and you find a pup you like for that then get it, if you are willing to pay 1000 dollars....Only you can really say what the pup is worth to you.