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wnalegria · 01-02-2006, 02:27 PM

I do have a basic starting point for my babies. Is it set in stone no. Depends on each puppy and the person that I am working with. MY little pupppies usually sale for much less then a puppy for show and breeding. I have gave a discount to good clients who have purchased more then one puppy from me.
Each breeder has a ball park Idea of how much it cost to get that baby to 12-16 weeks of age and the care and costs incurred-C-section, Vet fees, food- registration- stud fees and etc.

I had a very nice baby this summer- who came down with ingestable pneumonia. Some how chocked on something and went down into the lungs.
Never had this happen before. Little gal was sold and scheduled to go to her new mom in 4 weeks. I spent close to $2,000.00 getting this kid healthy. Had her sold for $1,500.00. Gave the client the puppy out of the litter that I was keeping to show myself. Took this little gal and had her spayed and GAVE HER AWAY. I was worried that down the road she could have problems and did not want to take a chance. Found a wonderful home with a family who wanted her and I felt would take great care of her if anything showed up in the future.

I do not increase the price of puppies in a litter to make up for expenses that one puppy has above and beyond the rest. I am glad to come out ahead- sometimes I do- sometimes I don't. When I do come out ahead it is reinvested back into the dogs for showing, purchasing more stock and all the expenses that it costs to keep the dogs in good health.

01-02-2006, 02:27 PM	#22
wnalegria Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis Indiana Posts: 815	I do have a basic starting point for my babies. Is it set in stone no. Depends on each puppy and the person that I am working with. MY little pupppies usually sale for much less then a puppy for show and breeding. I have gave a discount to good clients who have purchased more then one puppy from me. Each breeder has a ball park Idea of how much it cost to get that baby to 12-16 weeks of age and the care and costs incurred-C-section, Vet fees, food- registration- stud fees and etc. I had a very nice baby this summer- who came down with ingestable pneumonia. Some how chocked on something and went down into the lungs. Never had this happen before. Little gal was sold and scheduled to go to her new mom in 4 weeks. I spent close to $2,000.00 getting this kid healthy. Had her sold for $1,500.00. Gave the client the puppy out of the litter that I was keeping to show myself. Took this little gal and had her spayed and GAVE HER AWAY. I was worried that down the road she could have problems and did not want to take a chance. Found a wonderful home with a family who wanted her and I felt would take great care of her if anything showed up in the future. I do not increase the price of puppies in a litter to make up for expenses that one puppy has above and beyond the rest. I am glad to come out ahead- sometimes I do- sometimes I don't. When I do come out ahead it is reinvested back into the dogs for showing, purchasing more stock and all the expenses that it costs to keep the dogs in good health.