Why do females cost more?

[dani23d]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Because for some reason, girl dogs are in higher demand than boy dogs. Not sure why. ASIDE from the whole breeding a female factor--you will often find the same is true with dogs that have s/n contracts.
I personally always say our females are more because they ARE more in demand...not to make money, but so that someone will actually seriously consider a boy vs a girl instead of just deciding on the female--when they are a cheaper, it really makes some people think. I think if you offer the two against each other for the same price, 9 times out of 10, the person is going to take the female everytime. I get calls often and the first question is, "Do you have any girls?"

When I actually get to know the person interested in the dog, I tell my actual 'price' which is hardly ever what I originally claimed it to be, but by doing that, I attract only serious protential owners and eliminate the millers looking for a cheap, breedable dog.

haha that is neat. i guess i must be one of the odd few who is actually seeking a male! thanks for the info!

[MyFairLacy]

I worked at a dog boutique for a while until I started vet school, and so many people came in with a male and would look at the clothes and stuff we had for sale. I wish I had a dollar for everytime someone said, "aw..I wish I had a girl." I always wondered why they didn't just buy a girl

[Chelsea15]

The people we bought Abby from had 3 girls one boy and all the girls were $750 and boys were $650.

I think it does have something to do with the dresses and Bows thing, b/c most people think of a yorkie as a "fashionable" dog. JMO

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I worked at a dog boutique for a while until I started vet school, and so many people came in with a male and would look at the clothes and stuff we had for sale. I wish I had a dollar for everytime someone said, "aw..I wish I had a girl." I always wondered why they didn't just buy a girl

Because the girls cost more...thus repeats the never ending cycle!