are we asking two much for our puppies?

Question

we breed siberian huskies, and we had a call asking the pricing and we said for this on certain litter it would be 850 for each puppy and they said wow thats way to much and hung up the food both parents are akc, champion show dogs,ofa certified,eyes,elbows etc checked also,. and each puppy comes with a free gift pack as well as a health exam by a vet and a 5 yr health guarantee and shots are done and worming is complete and akc registration papers and ckc papers as well and we have both parents on sight as well as pups from past litters from same parents. we even have litters that sell for way more that 750$

are we over charging

Answer 1

Your puppies sound amazing. I definately don't think that you're over charging. And any decent owner who is able to make a commitment should be prepared to pay the price for the perfect puppy.

Answer 2

I will start by saying PUPPIES ARE HARD. I too had anxiety attacks, I panicked and thought I'm going to SUCK as this puppies owner. Yes, they take a lot of time, they are time consuming, but if you and your spouse got the puppy on a schedule from the minute you brought it home life would have been much easier. Puppies are babies that poop outside, but I will tell you one thing, it gets easier and then it's not as time consuming, you will have time with your spouse and basically it just consumes roughly six months then it gets progressively easier. Now as far as it being needy, well puppies are but you also have to let them cry every once in a while so they learn to get along without you there constantly. New dog owners always end up making a rod for their own backs, but live and learn. You will feel terrible but over time it will diminish and if you feel you truly are not ready for such a big responsibility then you did the right thing. No one will ever tell you that the puppy phase is easy, because it's not, but it is just a phase. I now have a wonderful four year old Weimaraner that I spend two hours a day exercising at the dog park, going for bike rides, she accompanies me on trips and rides to the store, she is such a pleasure to have because I spent the first couple of years training her. the hardest part was the first six months, then it got a little easier, after a year it was not as time consuming, and it got easier and easier. You just have to be prepared to do a lot of work up front, it's like having a baby, the first few years are difficult and then as the child grows up they become much easier, dogs are the same way. If you're not ready then you did the puppy a favor so you can't feel guilty for doing the right thing.

Answer 3

A Dog,horse, cat, house, cow are only worth what someone is willing to pay. First of all you could avoid a lot of hang ups.If you put the price in your ad. What is a 5 year guarantee, if the dog should die? What will you do? Your Champion show dog parents are of little concern to someone who does not want to show. I have bred dogs in the past and raised litters, and all puppies are not show quality. The parents are OFA certified, but this does not guarantee the pup to be OFA till they are at least 2 years. You say you have pups from past litters from same parents? Is this because they did not sell? I would not want to keep puppies year after year just because of the price you think they are worth. FEED cost vet care etc. cost.

Answer 4

You need to check with other breeders in your area.

I know down here where I live I have seen them going for a lot more and a lot less. Prices ranged from 250 up to 1,000 for siberian Huskies.
Seen a bunch for around 200 to 300 but not championship dogs most one or bith parents was registered.
Whoever it was might have just been looking for a family dog not caring if the puppy was purebred or mixed.

Any from what I've seen advertised down here when browsing want ads you are about the middle of the road price wise.
But up there it could be a little high depending on the economic conditions there. That is a big determining factor.

Answer 5

I honestly don't think you are charging too much at all. It sounds as if the pups are from a good blood line and are very desirable. We bred our bloodhound for a while and she was a champ as well as the stud we used. We charged $1500 for the first liter I think, then after that the pups went for a little less. I love Siberian Huskies, they are beautiful dogs. Most people wanting to get a pup want a house pet so they don't want to pay the larger prices for show quality dogs. On the other hand I want a dog from a good blood line, one that is show quality, (even though I'm not interested in showing) so I would pay a higher price for a good pup. That is just my opinion, take it or leave it. Good luck with the pups!!

Answer 6

You claim that both dogs are champions and yet you do not know how much puppies from the litter are going for? I don't think so. You don't show otherwise you would not ask this question. What is the purpose of your breeding program? To sell puppies? Yep, sounds like it. You are a backyard breeder. I would never support your selfish breeding program by even considering one of your pups. I will go to the experts that when they sell a puppy the lose money, as showing is very expensive.

Answer 7

Honestly, I wouldn't pay that much for one. But I am not a husky type dog person. If you are willing to keep each one for several months or weeks in order to make a sale then that's up to you. Or just cut out the "freebie" gift pack you are offering and sell them at a reasonable price. If you end up getting stuck with almost half your babies each litter then you will know you are overpricing.

Answer 8

My theory; if they can't afford the asking price then they can't afford the dog period.
If someone is willing to pay for a pet, and the price is a little "pricey" and their willing to pay ~ you can almost bet their going to give that animal a good home, now, I know this is not always true but for the most part.
Some people just don't realize what it takes to care for a litter of puppies ~ you have the cost/care of the parents, food, time, shots, vet bills etc...
It was probably a good idea the caller hung up on you ~ sounds like there weren't really interested in the first place.
Just be sure along with your asking price, that you yourself ask questions; make sure your little one is going to a good, loving home....

Answer 9

No. Most pure breeds I'VE seen were like thousands of dollars. And for what you're doing, if anything, this is a bargain. Some folk just don't want to leave the era were gum costed a nickel.

Answer 10

Dogs are worth what people are willing to pay.

I personally wouldn't pay that much for a dog...I would go to a shelter and pay what they wanted. The money for the adoption goes to support shelter operations and to continue the cause of rescuing dogs.

BTW...do you know how many purebred papered dogs are in the shelter because ppl can't afford to take care of them, they run away, get hit by a car, etc....