Is it easier to sell a dog that's a pup or one that's housebroken?

Question

My dog had pups and they're 16 weeks old today. I have one that I'd like to sell (he's full blooded, great bloodline,etc.) but he's not completely housebroken yet. The only time he has accidents is at night when we're in bed. Do people want a pup that they can housebreak themselves or one that's ready to go but older? And, are pups priced higher when they're younger (like 6-8 weeks old) or when they're like 18 weeks old but housebroken??
I don't care if I sell him or not, cuz we're attached to him, so if I sell him, fine and if I don't that's ok too.
Just wondering which people would rather have, and should I drop the price as he gets older?

I have miniature dachshunds, and I'm NOT a breeder. I only bred my female because we wanted another doxie, and so did the owners of the male. She ended up having more pups than we expected, so that's why we have one that we're considering selling. I'd say we'll just keep him though, cuz we're too attached to him now. He even sleeps with us....
Thanks to everyone who answered, except the person who said I shouldn't be breeding dogs in the first place. I'm not a breeder! My female is getting fixed right after Christmas cuz we don't want anymore pups. One litter is enough.

Answer 1

I say yes you should drop the price when it gets older! Because most want a cute little puppy at first ! I wouldn't want a older dog to start out with, they have grown up with soemone elses RULES ! You want a pup to train for your self, i would think. Though a few may want an older dog already trained . But i think more people would want a pup that they can train. It depends on the person and what they are looking for really! But it would be easier to sell a puppy 8 wks to 12 wks i think . Most breeders drop the price when the dog gets older too that i know of. If you want to keep the dog then just keep it! Or you may feel regret later on , i started missing my dog i had to give up once and i hated i let it go and couldn't get it back. i didn't know i cared so much til it was gone. so if your really attached to it you best keep it! I cryed cause i found out i really loved that dog and it was too late to change it! So check your heart and see if you rreally want to give it up !! Good luck in what ever you decicde!

Answer 2

The price of an older (16-18 weeks) would probably go down but at that age, all their booster shots should be finished and they are expected to be housebroken already. If you want to sell him housebroken, you shouldn't sharge extra, if all their shots are done, maybe add a little more. Say, if they usually sell for (not housebroken and not all shots are done) $600 and he is 16 weeks old with all shots and housebroken, maybe sharge $650 - $670.

I would rather a puppy that is around 10-12 weeks old and has had the two shots and is semi-housebroken. All dogs are cute when they're puppies - especially around 8-12 weeks.
Then again, people will want the cute, tiny, 8 week old pups before they got the older, 18 week old puppies, so, you might have a bit of difficulty selling them. Fully housebreak them, micro-chip them, get all the shots done etc. and you should have no problem selling.

Answer 3

Young pups are usually priced higher.Then there is a period when the older pups are almost given away(price drops drastically to move them to new homes) and finally ,if the breeder has taken time to housebreak,leashtrain and show the young dog(maybe getting some points at dogshows)the price seems to go back up,even over the young puppy price,due to the dogs accomplishments.
Seems some people always want a really young puppy,others prefer an older,but still fairly young,puppy thats housebroken,and again some people only want adult dogs.It is a matter of personal preference and individual situations.I am a young puppy person myself,like to get them used to my routine early,they seem happier that way,and it sure keeps my home peaceful and serene.An adult new dog coming in upsets all the others here...

Answer 4

A younger pup is easier to sell and for more money than you would get for an older pup/dog that is even 100% house trained.

People prefer a little puppy in most case, but there are people who will take an older one. Unfortuantely you will not get as much and probably have to drop the price by at least half.

The older he gets the less you will get because people feel that your not going to be truthful about it really being house trained, or that there is some other "reason" your getting "rid" of him that your not disclosing.

When I retire a dog I give them to good pet homes and they are trained 100% and usually around 3-4 years old. I only breed my females a few times and then re-home them young.

What kind of pups do you raise?

Answer 5

In pet pups the price usually goes down as they get older because they are harder to sell then the younger pups. I think some people like get a dog a little older b/c it is easier to housebreak. As puppies get older they can hold it longer. I do not think that people necessarily look for pups that are housebroken but it is nice when they have had some training because it makes it easier for the new owner.

Answer 6

They smell the places they have gone, and think that is an acceptable spot. Get some stuff from the pet store to remove the odor, and if you can, crate train them. Get a small crate, only enough room for them to lay down comfortably. They won't want to go where they sleep, and they will get out of the habit of going in the house. Even if you have hardwood floor, the smell is still seeping in below, you may be able to just pour some vinigar on the floor to nuetralize the odor and clean the floor. People use vinigar to clean floors anyway, so just make sure those areas are extra clean. I have had to put baby gates up so my dog cannot access my dining room, she will go weeks without a mess, but the temptation of that room causes her to have an accident. I have to replace the padding, because I just can't get the odor all the way out. They are just tempted by the smell, because that is their instinct. Crates work wonders for overall behavior, keep praising them as you have, stay consistent with the timing, little dogs have little bladders, you can also try those pee pads, but I believe they only create prolonged potty training. Sometimes you just have to do what works though. Best of luck, and don't let them get the best of you!!

Answer 7

A pup will go fast because they are cute and people get all excited about puppies, however if the 5 or 6 months old and housebroken BIG TIME BONUS!!! and you wouldn't have to lower your price. I am a dog lover plus and I treat my furry babies as thought they were people- but I am the worlds worst at house training a pup. so housebroken over pup!

Answer 8

Pups definitely go for more money. Most people want a pup as young as possible 6-8 weeks is when you will get the most money. I don't let my pups go until 8 weeks. Potential buyers expect to have to house break the pup themselves. Even if you started it the change of environment would throw him off and they would have to start all over. I breed English Mastiffs. What kind of pup do you have?

Answer 9

One of my dogs originally cost $1200, but since he was five months old when I purchased him, the cost was $800.

As far as housebreaking, in my experience when a dog moves into a new home environment, whether they were house trained or not before, you have to start all over anyway because the stress makes them nervous and more prone to accidents. If you really want to sell the dog, the sooner the better, because most people do prefer small puppies.

Answer 10

Sounds like you don't know much in the area so you shouldn't have allowed your dog to be mated.

Puppies should be in their new homes at 8 weeks of age, 10 12 weeks at the maximum. It's not a good thing to have a puppy still waiting for a home at 16 weeks of age unless you have done a puppy socilisation program with it.

Puppies can't hold their bladders fully until they're approx 4-6 months of age.