[Melyssa2007]

Originally Posted by erickajm

They charge that much because people will pay the price. I'm sorry but to me... maybe I am just old school but I would have a problem paying for what I know as a "mutt". I too, think they are adorable but wouldn't pay for one. I grew up knowing that if you want a purebred you pay, if you just want a mixed dog... they are usually free. I know times are changing but I don't know if I could convince myself to pay.. besides, to me.. I think it is a shame to breed outside the breed. Maltese should be bred with Maltese, Yorkies with yorkies. JMO...

I absolutely agree with this 100 percent! My friend has a Yorkie poo that she paid 800 for. He is a cute little guy, but has no papers. If she did ever want to stud him out, she would likely get nothing for it. I guess people will pay the money because they are paying for the love they are going to get from the pup rather than worth. Furthermore, a lot of uninfomed people will pay the price because they just hear *designer dog* and think it is more special.