how much approx my dog worth?

Question

i have a 4 year old red female staffordshire terrier that me and my husband are putting up for sale, how much approx do staffys go for nowadays?? we bought her for over £200. answers would be appreiciated thankyou xx

for the majority of you guys thats just answered, we have had the dog for a year and i have a newborn baby son whom i dont want to be around her as she is not that relaible with children. we are also changing address and are not allowed pets so for all the cocky answers, stick that in ya pipe n smoke it!!!!

Answer 1

** Not quite sure why I've gotten 7 thumbs down considering I nailed the issue right on target before any additional information was provided by the asker. How exactly does honest and accurate information warren that many thumbs down? **

To those who seem so quick to judge you for wanting to sell your dog, it is my sincere hope that they stop and think for a moment as to why you may be selling your dog.

How do you (those who seem to think she's wrong for selling her dog) people know that she may have just had a new baby and the dog has rejected the baby? It happens! Would you rather she and her husband sell the baby instead? Or perhaps they've just moved to a new house or apartment and are unable to keep the dog? Or what if the dog desperately needs a playmate but they cannot afford to have two dogs and want the very best life they can provide for their dog?

Now on to my answer...

Considering her age, you won't be able to get much more for her than what you paid for originally. People pay high amounts for breeds that have a strong and solid bloodline and are still puppies as this allows them to incorporate the dog into the new owner's life and lifestyle without having to worry about prior behavior, more specifically bad behavior.

Because the dog is now 4 years old, chances are the dog has picked up a variety of habits that a new owner may not agree with. You may allow the dog to sleep on your bed or eat table scraps, whereas the new owner may be strongly against both behaviors, further prompting potential dog owners to want a puppy that they can train to accommodate their own beliefs in how a dog should act and be trained.

I wish you all the best in finding your dog a new, happy and loving home!

Answer 2

Since you have to get rid of your dog... then you have to do it. Hopefully it is a difficult thing for you to do (not because I want you to suffer, but because it means you love her). But your baby must take priority over your dog, I have to agree.

I think most people are turned off at the idea of selling your dog, and what she is worth. This raises a couple problems. First, it makes you seem like you are more interested in making money than making sure your dog gets a good home. If you are selling it in the paper or something, who knows who will buy her, if they are reliable, if they will treat her right. It just seems selfish and cruel. Second, no one who is responsible will pay pure-breed prices from some random person selling. If a person is buying a pure breed and paying top dollar for it, then they will go to a breeder to ensure they know what they are getting. The only person who will pay good money for an unsure dog is someone doing something wrong with it, or who does not know much about dogs to know what they should do. This means you are gambling with your dog's health and safety.

Instead of trying to sell your dog, why not try some other options. I am assuming you got your dog from a breeder. Go to the breeder and ask if she can help you at all. Tell her your situation and see if she will help you sell your dog on consignment. If not, see if a relative or friend who you know will be good will take her for little or nothing. You will not make money, but you will ensure a good home. If nothing else works, try a rescue society. They will take your dog and find a good home. And you do not have to worry about your dog being put down. If you care about your dog, and not just money, try doing the responsible thing and make sure your dog is taken care of when you are forced to get rid of her. I must say I am a still a little disgusted by this question. Not because you need to get rid of your dog, things happen. It is because you want to sell her now and are even looking for how much she is worth. She is not a car that once you have no use for her you sell her off for as much as you can get. Be responsible, get her a good home.

Answer 3

Hi,
What a very sad situation for this poor dog.Surely you should have thought long term before comitting to dog ownership.This poor dog is going to have had 3 homes in four years.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is NOT a dangerous dog,there temperament is reliable and stable to use this as an excuse is dreadful.
What i suggest you do is have her spayed and give Staffordshire Bul Terrier rescue a call who can help you find a loving caring permant home,which should be more important than money.

Answer 4

If you have a baby and the dog is unreliable with children then you are right to let the dog go.

I am an animal lover however children are much more precious and we have to do everything to protect them. It doesn't matter how much you love the dog, your child must come first.

Unfortunately you will not get much for her. You can't pass her on to another family with children and unless she has a fantastic pedigree and a list of show wins - no breeder will want her.

You may better accepting that you will need to let her go for nothing. If you do, please check carefully she is going to a reputable person as a lot of these dogs are used for illegal purposes.

Good luck

Answer 5

she is worth about £150 but personaly if you have only had her a year then what about the 3 years she was with some other people i personaly would give her to a rescue organisation where they can find her a long term perminant home instead of being rehomed several times i really feel for the dog its not her fault but gaining money out of her seems a bit heartless sorry but think what the dog would be going through again

Answer 6

Dogs are like cars and computers, they depreciate in value as soon as you buy them. The dog homes are stuffed full of pedigree dogs, adult dogs aren't worth anything unless they are show champions.
The going rate is about £60 for the vaccination certificate, papers, plus any equipment (bed etc).
Usually its a struggle to rehome pet dogs. Its not like selling an inanimate object, the new owner will need info about her behavioural backround (does she like kids, get on with cats, is she well trained etc).
The more info you give the better chance you have of rehoming her.

Answer 7

so you've had over nine months to re-train her and make her a valued family member,this will be her second/third home counting her breeder,nice,you knew you were pregnant/moving,why on earth did you not figure all this out before now,this folks is why rescue centres are over crowded,why dogs turn bad,
why don't you contact her breeder who if decent, would take her back, and either keep her or rehome her to someone correct,someone who has some knowledge of the breed,who is willing to train her,and keep her for the rest of her poor dumped on anyone who'll give you a few quids life,
Wendy

Answer 8

I Would Not Sell It ... Ask Around Your Family .. That Way You Will Still See Him/Her And You Know Its Going To A Good Home

Answer 9

they variety very a lot. I even have paid from £4.00 to £15 in keeping with lesson. the extra cost-effective are no longer continually the extra severe ones, in fact in my journey they're the superb ones and customarily run the training with little income as they simply love doing it. i actually run a classification for no longer something because it relatively is for our rescue canines plus different naughty rotties whose proprietors choose help. I additionally force 50 miles there and 50 miles lower back to do it, so do no longer continually brush off the extra cost-effective ones. I additionally bypass to a minimum of one that is held in a park that's a stable distraction for the canines. We in basic terms pay a small quantity for that in basic terms as a gesture to the guy taking the class. telephone or digital mail around.

Answer 10

Truthfully, I understand where you are coming from, yet instead of finding a price for profit, you should try and find her a good home with a middle aged or preferable older single female. (NO offense intended) They tend to be looking for a companion, usually protection, and may be able to offer them the individual love he deserves. A great home is worth more than the $100.00 he is worth.