I like brindle colored dogs, but if brindle meant paying a whole lot more I'm not sure I would. Would you pay extra? I guess the same could be said about paying alot for a purebreed, I'd definitely pay good money for a well bred dog.
2007-10-12 12:37:14 · 27 answers · asked by teenytiny 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It would depend on the breed and if the dog in question was up to breed standards. Based on just color? No, based on the animal as a whole possibly....
2007-10-12 12:47:33 · answer #1 · answered by Sniggle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. I have no problems paying extra for a well bred dog. I have no problems paying extra from a dog from lines that have proven to produce the traits I'm looking for. But I would never buy from someone who sells pups of one color for more than puppies from the same litter of a more common color.
I do not have a problem with people looking for a specific color in a breed if that is what they prefer. As long as they keep in mind that it doesn't matter how pretty a dog is if they aren't a good match personality/temperament-wise and are willing to wait a little longer for that dog that is just the right fit AND the color they like. I don't even have a problem with a breeder specializing in a particular color or pattern. However, that breeder who "specializes" in a particular color or pattern NEEDS to be looking at the dog as a whole and not just focusing on that color. They need to be willing to incorporate dogs that are not that particular color into their breeding program if they would be an asset.
Reputable breeders charge more for pups that conform most closely to the breed standard and less for pups that are "pet quality" and don't conform to the standards. But they do not charge more for one color over another because color really isn't important when looking at dogs (except when the color in question is a severe or disqualifying fault).
2007-10-12 23:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by ainawgsd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paying more for a particular color would be a warning sign for me. Usually when you see breeders selling "rare" colors for more money they are non-standard colors (meaning they are a fault in the breed) or it is just a gimic to sell the puppies for more money. On the other hand if you are talking about getting a well colored or well marked dog of a breed where the color or markings are harder to get ie a Harlequin Great Dane or a Landseer Newie then yes I would pay more but here you are paying for a well bred top quality dog more that the color.
2007-10-12 20:41:50 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brindle isn't special. Many breeds come in brindle, and if you find a dog that is not supposed to be brindle but is, it's not 'special', it's probably a mixed breed being passed off as a purebred.
Many 'special' colorings on dogs are actually colors that existed in the breed, but were taken off the acceptable colors list for that breed because color genes carry health defects. For example, a solid white boxer is prone to cancer, allergies, and many other health problems. Therefore, while white boxers exist, they shouldn't be bred intentionally. Be careful if a "breeder" or store tells you they have an unusual or rare colored dog- it's probably a defective dog they're trying to pass off as special to make money.
2007-10-12 19:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would pay more for a special color if thats what I wanted. Just like I would pay if I wanted a purebreed. I mean anyone who buys a purebreed is paying because they like the looks of that certain kind of dog. Ya, temperament, size, and ability is also a big factor in finding the right dog for you, but if you don't like the looks of one breed or color, you can always find the right one for you in another breed or color.
2007-10-12 22:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe - it depends how much though and whether or not I thought that I just couldn't live with a certain color. I probably wouldn't pay more than 100 - 200 dollars for a certain colored dog and if it wasn't an accepted color according to the breed standard I definitely would not do it.
My grand mother got a discount on her purebred kitty because he was oddly marked - he's super cute though. (Dont know why I'm including that, but whatever.)
2007-10-13 12:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by queenie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was based on color alone and the dog had a terrible pedigree and wasn't good quality I wouldn't pay the money. I wouldn't buy the dog. What about the poor pedigree and the bad quality of the dog. I would keep away.
If the dog was nice colored, nice pedigree, and good quality(conforms closely to the standard) then I would expect to pay more in any breed.
There is more to dogs then color. I look at the pedigree, health of the dogs, genetics and if the breeder is breeding to better the breed.
If they are not doing these things then they are just trying to make money of the color of the dog.
In other words you can't just breed for color and forget the rest or you could have a structural and genetic disaster brewing.
2007-10-12 20:01:19 · answer #7 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'd pay more for the colour dog I liked best. I would pay more for a pure breed too. If your going to have it for years, you need to be happy you got the right dog, and if it means paying extra then I would do. Its better than regretting you bought that dog.
2007-10-14 16:22:49 · answer #8 · answered by __ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coat color does not make the dog. Sure, Brindle, Merle, and the like are "pretty" to look at, but that is not important to me.
I have issues with people who breed simply for color. That is wrong.
2007-10-12 19:56:55 · answer #9 · answered by LiaChien 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Purebreds are more susceptible to disease. I'd rather have my mutt any day over a purebred dog. As far as brindle coats..I've seen a number of mixed breed brindles in need of homes. Not to say you can't get a purebred. But I definitely wouldn't pay more for color. Go with whatever pup bonds with you.
2007-10-12 19:43:05 · answer #10 · answered by Souris 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋