Curiosity question ~ Why are some breeds more then others?

[93kathy10]

The answer to this question is pretty simple. We have a free market economy. Supply and demand. Breeders and other suppliers ask for what they can get, and people will pay what they're willing to pay. It will vary a lot according to region, sociatal values (my husband would have had a fit if he had ever known what I paid!), what celebrity has what dog now, etc. That's just the way it goes!
Kathy

[stewartslucy]

I always thought one of the factors in the price of a pooch is also the amount of money invested by the breeder.

They search for the best dogs to breed. Sometimes they pay for shipping or their own airfare to buy that sire or dam.

Then all the veterinary care for the parents and the pups once they come along.

Not to mention feeding, bathing, cleaning supplies, potty pads.

Some breeds aren't as numerous, so making the connections can be a bit more costly.

[oceanair27]

Originally Posted by stewartslucy

I always thought one of the factors in the price of a pooch is also the amount of money invested by the breeder.

They search for the best dogs to breed. Sometimes they pay for shipping or their own airfare to buy that sire or dam.

Then all the veterinary care for the parents and the pups once they come along.

Not to mention feeding, bathing, cleaning supplies, potty pads.

Some breeds aren't as numerous, so making the connections can be a bit more costly.

These expences are pretty much the same for all the different breeds,excluding the English bulldog,pugs ect... for the obvious reasons. I think what they were trying to ask is why are some breeds more expensive than others?

[Lisa C]

When I mentioned to my breeder that the price for a Yorkie was more than double what I had paid for a Golden Retriever, her response was a Yorkie's life span is quite a bit longer, they have far less pups and many times need to have a C-section when giving birth and that can be expensive.

[Catrina]

it depends on the demand of the breed and its popularity..

[txshopper73]

Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

I am sure many factors determine that.

I remember when 101 dalmations movie came out.........every kid had to have one and the prices skyrocketed and they were in demand.

When Taco Bell came out with their "Yo Quiero Taco Bell" commercial came out........everyone wanted a Chi

When Nemo came out...........those cute little fish in the movies were everywhere and they weren't cheap

and so on.......

Also, yorkies and chi's are 'portable', lap dogs, suitable for apartment living, etc. More in demand equal higher priced.

Now, many mixed breeds that should be free are more than some purebreds because they are "in" and celebrities have them......

Size of the litters are a factor too.
It's never going to change.........

I agree with this. Funny though, I've seen where you can buy a pet quality AKC yorkie in the Houston paper for as low as $400. I guess it's because so many people are breeding them now days.

Now, I don't know where people are selling Chi's for $1,000. That seems really expensive to me. I thought they were only a couple hundred bucks. *Shrugs* what do I know.

[candybaby]

Plain and Simple they are the CUTEST dogs , and people LOVE cute and will do whatever and pay whatever to get cute.. Think about it what was the reason why you bought a yorkie????????? Not because they are good listeners and easy to potty train ..

JMO!!!

[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by *sophie's mama*

I've had a couple of people ask how much I paid for Sophie and it always catches me off guard. Is there a nice way to respond without sharing your finances with the person asking?

Just say she was a gift........or that your significant other payed for it, or NOYB (non of your business)

[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

I agree with this. Funny though, I've seen where you can buy a pet quality AKC yorkie in the Houston paper for as low as $400. I guess it's because so many people are breeding them now days.

Now, I don't know where people are selling Chi's for $1,000. That seems really expensive to me. I thought they were only a couple hundred bucks. *Shrugs* what do I know.

400 bucks eh!? It's true, so many people breed these days but a lot of people don't do the research.....just put 2 dogs together. I'd be scared to buy from that person for that cheap

Chi's are super expensive here. Never seen one go for less than a grand. Funny thing, I grew up in Arizona. I went back to visit this past x-mas and Chihuahuas were for sale all over the place..........some went for 100 bucks! But then again, everyone and their mother owns one in that town.