What is a reasonable price for a male black and white husky puppy, or a red and whitehusky puppy?

Question

I've wanted a husky for YEARS, but now I am finally looking. I saw one, that is c for sale, close to my home. The one male that is greyish red, is 950 dollars. The black and white male is 850 dollars. Is this reasonable???

Answer 1

A couple of things:

1) Anyone who bases a price (or different prices!) on color is NOT ethical. Run. Run far away from this breeder. No responsible breeder will ever base their pricing on coat/eye color or sex.

2) Not sure where you're located -- prices tend to vary by area -- but those seem a bit high. Are the parents AKC champions? Sled dogs?

Have they had all of their genetic testing done, i.e. hips certified clear of Hip Dysplasia through OFA or PennHip? Eyes cleared by a canine opthalmologist through CERF or SHOR?

3) I'm hoping you've done your research on this breed, and feel that you can deal with their bad points as well as their good. If this is the case, you need to deal with a responsible breeder. If you are located in the USA, start here:
http://www.shca.org/shcahp4f.htm

If you don't know what I mean by "bad points", or still have questions about the breed, please look at these links:
http://www.shca.org/shcahp2b.htm
http://www.shca.org/shcahp2a.htm
http://shusky.hypermart.net/husky.htm

Good luck!

Answer 2

This would be a reasonalbe price only if the Breeder has a health guarentee on eyes and hips for a year or more. These prices would be alright, if both parents are genetic disease free, and have had eyes and hips screened and checked.

Eyes:
Although there are many possible eye defects, only three are of current concern in the Siberian. These are hereditary or juvenile cataracts, corneal dystrophy, and progressive retinal atrophy. Each disorder is present in a different portion of the eye, and will occur in any eye color. Eye defects in the Siberian Husky are serious and should not be understated or overlooked.

Hips:
Hip dysplasia is an abnormality of the hip joint in which the head of the thighbone (femur) does not fit properly into its pelvic joint socket (acetabulum). This condition, while not present at birth, develops during the first two years of the dog's life. It is often progressive, causing inflammation, pain, and arthritis of the affected hip. It is aggravated by strenuous exercise and, sitting up, lying down, or climbing stairs.

This disorder afflicts dogs of both sexes, and may be present in one or both hips. The condition may range from mild to severe, and clinical signs may become more evident in dogs under one year of age. It is regarded with utmost concern in our breed because the dysplastic Siberian Husky cannot do the work for which it was bred, nor can it exhibit the freedom and effortlessness of movement so highly prized in the show ring and on the sled.



Look, I bought my husky from a back yard breeder for $150.00 bucks. She's three years old and already I've spent over $3,000.00 in vet bills. She has a detached and liquified lense in there Left eye, a bout with glaucoma, cateract in her Right eye, peridontal disease (teeth are rotting out), hip displaysia, gastrointestional problems (constantly vomiting bile), peri anal fistulas, has some mental issues (submissive urinator) and has already had a bout with cancere (aprocine carsonoma). All this began at age 9 months and the list is still going.

Sometimes its worth to pay a high price for a higher quality of dog (with a health guarenteee and genetic screenings) than to pay close to nothing and be pay a ton of vet bills.

Remember you get what you pay for.

Good luck finding your husky of your dreams. They are wonderful dogs, and a healthy one is even better.

Answer 3

If they are coming from a reputable breeder who is taking the time and money to show their dogs, get all the needed health clearances done, and has a well established breeding program, then yes, this is very reasonable to pay this amount.

Your best bet is to research this breeder to make sure it's not some back yard breeder who is simply putting a high price on dogs that probably shouldn't have ever been bred in the first place.

Answer 4

I did a search here in the Chicago area and saw Husky's from $800 to $1,100, so I wouldn't see $850-$950 as being unreasonalbe. It will depend on their lineage and if they come from championship status parents.

Answer 5

Hun I've wanted a husky for ever as well. First things first. Why don't you check local animal shelters! The only money you'd have to pay is for a donation to the shelter. A lot cheaper then buying from a breeder.

Answer 6

Do Not buy a puppy from a pet store!!! Look for a breeder in your area!! The price seems very high.

Answer 7

I don't know much about Husky's, but my mom raises dogs to sell, and she only asks $300 for males and $350 for females, and there purebred,and registered with AKC, so, I'd look around and see what other breeders prices are before you buy. Good luck!

Answer 8

Yes, it of course depends on whether they are pet or show quality. You may want to check several different breeders to get an average price.