How much is it advisable to pay for a pup without blame?

Question

Is it ethic to overpay for a pedigree?

Answer 1

I dont' think blame needs to be placed anywhere. You are the only person who knows what they want. If you want to pay hundreds of dollars for a pedigree or hundreds of dollars for a mutt, thats all up to you. Its the dog you fall in love with not the price tag.

Answer 2

It really depends on whether you want a dog, that has been screened for all the inheirent problems within that breed and house broken and fed a proper diet, or, take your chances with a dog that has come with no papers no vet checks and been possibly bred by a person with no clue. Some colours are more desirable therefore more expensive, good conformation also plays a part. Also if you really, REALLY want that particular puppy would you pay too much just to have it. Check out other breeders and prices in your area and find out the guarantees that come with the pup and then work out if its really worth what they are asking. A good show quality dog with good parentage will cost more than a dog with less than desirable colouring or parents. Its good to know what you are paying for. I paid $900AU for a purebred doberman and i opted not to have her papered and registered because she was just a house pet. But she came vet checked for hip displaysis, temperment checked, tested for hypothyroidism (which turned out to be a problem for her granddam so therefore all pups from that line are tested) and she was house trained. If you think you are getting what you pay for do it, if not then i will be your own fault if you pay it. But then again what price do you put on a beloved family member.

Answer 3

You get what you pay for.Many Breeders spend endless hours with their dogs and feed the best food available,have frequent vet checks,proper immunisations of all animals,deworming,Exercises and on and on and on.Toooooo much to mention.They don't always choose the best dame and sire the first time and that costs as well.For anyone who thinks that Breeders are getting rich think again.It is very stressful to research and develop a good reputation in Breeding.That is the proof of all the hipe Reputation to back up the pedigree!!!!

Answer 4

in response to torbaynewfs's answer, a MUTT can be just as good of a pet as a purebred, I grew up with nothing but MUTTS because my parents thought it was better to give a homeless dog a home rather than buy a dog from a breeder that would have a higher chance of a home because they are in higher demand. My mom's dog, who is now 13 years old and healthy, is a hound/lab mix, and If she would let me, i would give my her a $1000 for that dog because of her personality, so I agree that everyone's got their own opinion but if you WANT a purebred dog, personally I would pay the money for any kind of dog if I liked it and it was a good dog but everyone is different. Just make sure you find out about any health problems, pure breds are more known for having health problems specific to the breed you pick, than mutt's are (dont quote me on that one, that's just what i was told)

Answer 5

"over pay" is different things to different people. If I pay $2500 for a pup that is EXACTLY what I want, is from the lines I want, has champion health cleared parents....I do not feel I "over paid". Some others would agree.
I feel wasting hundreds on a MUTT that someone named something cute is insane!! I guess there are people that would disagree about that too.

To each his own!!

Answer 6

Is it right to pay too much for designer brand clothing when you could get similar quality elsewhere for cheaper?

It depends on what is important to the owner. You shouldn't frown upon someone because they want, or already own, pedigreed animals.