Whats the difference on Chihuahuas in the newspaper when they say $200and $500-$800 if there both akc in breed

Answer 1

Usually the breeding--If just wanting a pet--the 200.00 is just as good as the more expensive!

Answer 2

Those people are called backyard breeders. What happens is a ***** will breed with mulitiple studs and produce pups from both studs. Since the father of some pups may be purebred they will register the whole litter but in fact they are not all purebred. These dogs will then be bred with other dogs and so one creating a weak link in the bloodline. These people are more concerned with money that the quality of the breed. Most quality bloodline dogs will not sell for anything less than $1000. These people devote time and money into their dogs by doing genetic DNA testing, proper physicals, and evaluations of the bone structures and quality of the dogs. They will also do research on the prospective owners because they do not want their dogs going to an unsuitable home. So really the difference is in the responsibility of the breeder to produce a quality dog. If you are looking for a dog please buy from a reputable breeder and not a backyard breeder. Here is a list of the AKC approved breeders if you are looking for a particular breed. I would also recommend adopting a dog. Here is a site for the listed rescue groups as well.

Answer 3

The difference is huge: usually it's a difference in breed-standard quality, colours (more rare colours are far more expensive), gender (females are generally more expensive than males), and breeding rights (limited, meaning no breeding rights, are cheaper). Also, just because the dog is AKC doesn't mean the breeder will give you the papers -- make sure that's part of the package if that's important to you or you intend on showing the dog. Most show-quality Chis that I've seen have gone for upwards of $1000 or more, so I would have my doubts that the dogs these breeders are offering are show-potential.

When buying a purebred dog, ask yourself what you're paying for: a breeder who does health checks, standard immunisations, and so on will be more expensive than a cheaper dog whose breeder may not necessarily be thinking about health. Despite the pretty colours, the first priority for a buyer should be the dog's health -- an unhealthy puppy can easily run you a several-thousand dollar bill in a week or less. If you are thinking of breeding the dog, then you definitely get what you paid for -- a dog with a known line, and known gene tendencies, will be worth the money to your breeding programme.

If your concern is budget, I would suggest checking out your local shelter -- you can usually put yourself on a breed list, and be notified when a specific breed comes in. Those dogs are usually health-checked, already spayed/neutered, and given all the legally-required vaccinations for your area. So if your main concern is budget, than I would suggest you look at shelters and breed-specific rescues -- you will be getting your money's worth there.

Ultimately, it's up to you to do your research, but the time is definitely worth it, especially when you include it in the overall price you pay for the dog.

Answer 4

Also understand that "papers" mean jack. I can make papers on my computer for my own dogs and they are mutts. And AKC also means jack. AKC NEVER checks out breeders. So that means when people request for AKC papers and say its a purebred chihuahua litter, it could still be mixed breeds.
And know the breed. Know what it suppost to look like. Know what genetic defects and diseases come with it. That $500 puppy could cost you $5000 in the first 6 months....ask yourself "am I financially prepared for that?"

Answer 5

the quality of the dog. the $500-$800 dogs are going to be a better standard for the breed than the $200 dog

Answer 6

Male chihuahuas are a little cheaper than females. color has a lot to do if the color is rare or unique it will cost more. AKC means they have papers and everything for them, so that makes them even more expensive. I bought a chihuahua and 950.00 for her she is a short hair american chihuahua. Very rare color she is black and white with a white strip of hair down the middle of her face and the rest is black

Answer 7

The more expensive Chihuahuas are probably better bred and come from more responsible breeders. But that's my guess. It could be a number of other reasons, such as age, sex, and coloring.

Answer 8

The more expensive puppies are probably from parents that have a show record. The more show points they have the more expensive the puppies.

Answer 9

the colors is what the diffrence is and if hey r male and female the cashmiers r gonna be more expensive then your blacks or tans

Answer 10

The diffence is how much of a sucker you are for them.the more you like ,the more you pay.