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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  I price all my pups individually and I'm mostly guided by how well they conform to the breed standard. Within a litter, you may have both an outstanding specimen and a so-so one. I can't see any reason to price them both the same.
There are some breeders who have great uniformity among their pups and I could see uniform pricing in that case. I hope to be there someday but I do get some variance among pups. I do get some great pups but better consistency is something I'm working towards. My pricing is no reflection of my motivations but more a case of being realistic about what I'm producing. |
As Nancy says, it's impossible to evaluate a pup at 12 weeks of age and know what they will be as adults. After all all puppies are cute.
And your right, there are those breeder/exhibitors that line breed and pretty much know their dogs are going to be good representations of the breed. However, these breeder/exhibitors are looking for that special dog that has the total package. That being said, these breeders have set 2 prices; 1 for pet and one for show. No fluxuation for size, male or female.
I never deviate my price even if a C-section was needed for the litter or emergency care for the dam and pups......my price is what it is. Yes, I've been known to come down in price; since it's not about the money for me, it's about finding the perfect home for my pup.