| kjcmsw | 03-07-2011 12:26 PM |
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Originally Posted by Mardelin
(Post 3453807)
I would suppose that some breeders charge more for girls than boys.
However, the breeders I know have 2 prices. One for show and one for pet. I really don't understand why you would charge more for a girl than a boy, especially if you're selling on a spay/nueter contract. And then I'm from a different train of thought; if you sell on open registration show/breeder; a boy can stud more litters than a girl can produce.
| 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. | 