I don't think the price breeders charge has as much to do with cost of having a litter as it does simple supply and demand. I know my friend wanted a purebred yorkie and couldn't afford one so she got a mix. This happens to alot of people, thus the demand for mixes has increased, thus the price of mixes has increased. Simple economics at its best. I do agree that the price of purebreds is going to be going down soon simply because not that many people these days can afford one and can pay so much less to get a mix. But once that price comes down on the purebreds, the supply is going to go up again. |