Why do the mixed breed puppies cost so much?

Question

Fifteen years ago, I got an adorable Lhasa cockerpoodle mix puppy from my cousins husbands friend for free, today these kind of dogs costs hundreds of dollars. I know puppies are really cute but personally I think people ask too way much money for these dogs does anyone else agree?

Answer 1

Yes, I agree. Unfortunatly, there are a lot of really stupid people out there that think these 'designer' breeds are rare and worth tons of money. So, there is demand and people ready to make a buck are quick to offer these mutts for huge sums of money. The best way to stop it is to not buy from a backyard breeder or a pet store. If you are looking for a small mixed breed pup, check the rescues and get on a few waiting lists. Rescues don't get puppies often, though. Also, any small rescue is usually adopted quickly, so you may need to wait awhile to get one.

Answer 2

I would suggest 50$ or even free, but I strongly support having a price, because they're puppies, and not only will you get profit (stupid reason to add a price tag, really) but puppies are living beings and you must make sure the person is willing to spend 50-80$ on a healthy, micro chipped, vaccinated puppy. More advice: Sell the pups when they are 7-10 weeks old. In many places it is illegal to sell puppies under 8 weeks, but puppies develop things like fear at 8-10 weeks, and sometimes people prefer to have 7 week old puppies that haven't already developed fear over things that might be in their household. But 8 weeks is a healthy age. A C-section might be necessary for this birth. Just sayin'. But it might not be. Consult your vet. Make a whelping box where the pups and mother will be warm. Feed the mother puppy foods. They are higher in proteins and will help her produce milk. You should try to wean pups off milk at about 4 weeks old. The mother will have already begun the process at that point. By 6-7 weeks, the pups will be fully weaned. Also, I'm only answered nicely because I'd rather get 10 points as Best Answer. But you sound selfish, so for my own sake, I'll say it: CONSIDER AN EMERGENCY SPAYING. Responsible owners put the welfare of their pooches first! Hope I helped! <3

Answer 3

People are lead to believe that these "Hybrid" or "Designer" dogs are the thing. Unfortunately, "breeders" are breeding them for nothing but money. These Doodles, Oodles, Noodles, and Poos are nothing but mutts. People are lead to believe, however, that they are an actual "new" or "rare" breed, or that they're the best of both breeds-the Poodle's coat with, say, a Retriever's temperment. NOT true. That boils down to genetics. You can end up with a dog who has the Retriever's shedding coat, and the Poodle's personality!

I personally think it's very sad people support these backyard breeders who are money-hungry, careless wastes of skin, while thousands of other very nice MUTTS are dying in shelters, as well as PUREBREDS. It's time we take a look at our selfishness. Just because the shelter dogs aren't the big fad doesn't mean we can't turn that around! There are too many Poodle and other Toy breed mixes that don't have much of a chance, all because people run to a breeder and pay $1,100 for a mutt puppy, and support continued breeding of them. That same $1,100 could save 11+ dogs in a shelter!

Answer 4

Absolutely! I think it's fantastic that people realize how great mutts can be - I've had mutts all my life - but it's sad how greedy the breeders are getting to try to sell these "hybrid dogs" as breeds instead of mutts - what they are.

I could tell people my dog is a Golden Shepherd, maybe the naysayers would think she's cool then, but I don't need their approval. She's a mutt - an adorable one at that - and I'm proud of her. I think shelters could do some serious work bringing people in by advertising their "lab mixes" as something flashier, like "labrussel terriers" or something, as long as they worked up the pride most mutt owners have: "yes, she's a rare breed - there are only a few in the world that are anything like her - her littermates." Any dog owner knows that his/her dog(s) are special, regardless of breed, but I'm not willing to pay that much money for a priceless dog I can get at the shelter for $100. I can spend the money I saved buying her toys, great food, and treats.

Answer 5

people see them for so much because they know someone will buy them. i got my first dog for 20$ and that was epensive.i totally agree with you. last year i got my chihuahua for 450$ and this year for the same breed(long hair) they are asking 750-1000! thats just insane. i say if were looking for a good dog in need of a good home adopt from your local animal shelter.people need to understand that dogs are not a money maker but in fact a pet...a friend for life. they think that just because they have some " new breed" they can sell if for alot. i hate people who sell dogs for profit. if my dog ever had puppies i would give away to good homes.

Answer 6

All kinds of mixes can be found in shelters. The so called designer hybrid dogs are really just mutts. Sure, they are cute, as are all of the rescue and shelter dogs. It's ridiculous and sad that people will pay so much money for one.
As they say, a fool is born every minute.

Answer 7

Go to the local animal shelter to get a pet dog or cat. You may literally be saving their life. It will still cost you, but the money will be used to help care for other animals, and at some shelters you can get a rebate if you bring in proof that the animal was neutered.

Answer 8

Dogs cost next to nothing if you get them from an animal shelter, which is where you should be getting a dog from anyway.

Don't support irresponsible backyard breeding by paying the irresponsible people for their dogs. Go to a shelter.