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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  I didn't say that's how I priced mine, rather that line of thinking (more for girls, less for boys) is the 'norm' for my area -- so I've gathered after several years of talking to breeders, buying my Yorkie's, etc. Probably breeders capitalizing on the buyer's mentality. I've also noticed, in my area, "big dogs" (labs, etc) people seem to want boys over girls, buyer's for little dogs (Yorkie's/Chihuahua's, etc) want girls...which I would guess (in part) it's the "dress up" factor ???? The average person isn't buying to breed, just want some cute little dog to "dress up" I'm thinking so some breeders probably take advantage of that??? maybe???
But it is hard to sell your dogs (in my area) if you go outside the norm (either way: too much or too less). I know when I see a Yorkie going for 300 or so I immediately think "what's wrong with it?" Which probably isn't fair of me to think so but I do. Doesn't mean I wouldn't consider it, after all maybe they are just selling it cheap to get it placed. But I'd be checking it out thoroughly before buying. |
I was speaking in generalities, not directed at you.
I never several up in the WA area who have never indicated difficulty placing pups they don't keep for show.
The pups that are selling at a lower price down here can be found but, they are usually advertised in the local Classifieds or in the Pennysaver.
Yep! It appears girls in demand for the dress-up factor or the fact that people think they are easier to train.....So, there are breeders that will capitilize on it.