why do people pay outrageous prices for dogs?

Question

i know these dogs need a home too, but do you know how you feel when you rescue a dog?you will never find a more loyal pet.as i read some of this questions,people are looking to pay 700.00 for sick "name brand dogs"i know they all need homes,but some answere my question?

Answer 1

That's really not fair, I volunteer with our purebred rescue in many capacities, but I personally feel that when it comes to dogs - you get what you pay for.

Rescue is fine if you accept that you may or may not know exactly where this dog is coming from, it teprament, or in some cases its mix. But I have no problem investing money in my companion as I want specific qualities and behaviors which breeding, and paying for that breeding can predict.

Your not taking into account the many other folks who show dogs, use them in hunting and agility, as well as working dogs who serve a variety of functions from assisting persons with disabilities to protecting our transit systems. Rarely are mixed breeds or randomly bred and rescued dogs selected for these activities.

Answer 2

I do greatly respect your point of view. In fact we have a yard full of rescue pups and I have never had a more loyal dog. Although I agree that all pets deserve a chance and it is not at any fault of their own that some individual who feels they can make good money off of them sells them for such a high price. Some in which will actually wind up in shelters due to this. Alot of times people will pay more for their dog just to prove their higher standing in the community. It is more important to some to brag about the amount they spent on their dog then it is for another little life to be saved because of all of the illegal breeding. The flip side of that is it has been proven statistics that the more a dog costs the higher chance it has to not be rehomed or thrown away into a pound by the buying owner. The more you are willing to invest to purchase the more you are willing to pay to matain to protect your investment. Although I strongly urge for people to adopt through a shelter or rescue of some kind before buying from a pet store. The more dogs that are bought at unreasonable prices through a pet store or a breeder the higher the demand comes which means more unnecessary breeding and less homes for that mutt that truly needs it. This answer is all over the place but I do hope it answers your question and covers both sides of the spectrum.

Answer 3

There are many reasons that people will pay outrageous prices for dogs.... I am a person that has done both. I rescued a dog a few years ago and I loved him more than anything.....He grew up to be a great dog...in the past year i have also purchased dogs and payed a lot of money....One reason is because i am a sucker when it comes to the puppy store..you see the little puppies and instantly fall in love...Either way I love the dogs the same...However, I think that many people fear rescuing dogs because they don't know what past experiences they have had.... I know someone that rescued a dog and the dog became viscious and had to be put to sleep.. When you pay for a dog you normally buy it at about 8 weeks and you are able to train and know they were never abused......but everyone is different.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I paid $700 for my Australian sheperd, because Aussies frequently have eye problems, such as juvenile cataracts, so when they are like seven months old they start to go blind and there is no cure for them. Well, I obviously wanted a dog that could see, and the breeder I got him from gave certificates for both the parents saying that their eyes were checked by a veterinary ophthalmologist (and all the puppies, as well), and they were also checked for hip and elbow displasia. That and the breeder is a professional trainer and was able to help me with any training questions I have. I have taken him to several training sessions with the breeder and I can't believe how good she is, and how much it has helped.

Some "puppy mill" breeders should be avoided, but a responsible breeder makes sure that the puppies go to good homes and they don't hesitate to refuse someone a puppy. They are in it to have fun with their dogs, and improve the dogs, whether in agility, conformation, or just as pets.

Rescuing a dog is fabulous, and I applaud you for doing so. But this was my first puppy, and I wanted a "clean slate" to work with, and not have the extra hurdle of training an abused dog, and I would love to complete in agility, and the breeder can help me with that.

Answer 6

People pay lots of money for weird things. Is it necessary to spend 3,000 on a handbag? No. Is it necessary to spend 700 on a fancy dog that will still eat and poop like every other dog in America? No, it's not. People spend that kind of money because they can. It's a status symbol for most people. But hey, whatever makes them happy I guess. I'm happy with the stray I picked up 6 years ago. The love is the same no matter what the price.

Answer 7

People pay outrageous prices for dogs because they want the dog/s so they can have company and sick (name brand dogs)
shouldn't be bought because they have a disease and made the dog mom pregnant with the dog's (s*erm). I don't think sick dogs shouldn't be up for sale because that is not right but when other dogs of the same breed but not the same family is good.

Answer 8

I find the smaller the dog... the higher the price.

Small dogs are RARELY found in an adoption center for animals, and many people prefer smaller dogs if they are living in an apartment or someplace where there is no yard. I still too, think it's ridiculous to pay such a high price, but to some people the pure breed and lineage of the dog is very important. Larger dogs are easily found in rescue shelters and it is a wonderful thing to rescue one, but for some people that just doesn't matter. And you hardly find puppies in shelters.

Answer 9

Its usually because they are looking for something in particular and whatever it is they can't find in a shelter dog (or at least they feel they can't find it in a shelter dog). Some people may be looking into getting into dog agility or showing dogs as a hobby or need a work dog. The more demanding one is going to be of a dog the more important pedigree and other factors that can help predict how reliable that dog will be are.

Answer 10

I wish I could answer this question, but as long as there are people (fools) out there paying rediculous prices for the status of a pure bred dog or "designer breed dogs" (which are no more then a cross breed), there will be people breeding dogs to make a quick buck. Its all about the supply and demand. As long as there is demand, there will be a supply.