Varying cost of a pedigree dog.
Discussion
We've been giving some serious thought about buying a new dog.
It'll be our first family dog (although I've owned/looked after several over the years) and now we've moved to a bigger house and the children are reaching double figures, now seems like a good time.
I've never bought a pedigree dog before and one thing that confuses me is the varying costs for seemingly very similar puppies.
They all seem to be KC registered, had their jabs and microchipped and have equally desirable appearance and yet the cost ranges between £450 and £900. Location doesn't seem to be a factor.
Does cost reflect standard or are some breeders just being a bit greedy?
It'll be our first family dog (although I've owned/looked after several over the years) and now we've moved to a bigger house and the children are reaching double figures, now seems like a good time.
I've never bought a pedigree dog before and one thing that confuses me is the varying costs for seemingly very similar puppies.
They all seem to be KC registered, had their jabs and microchipped and have equally desirable appearance and yet the cost ranges between £450 and £900. Location doesn't seem to be a factor.
Does cost reflect standard or are some breeders just being a bit greedy?
Quick update,
Thanks for all the replies but just to remind everyone, the OP I posted was asking why there was such a huge difference in price between seemingly identical dogs. I think the post about cheap dogs being sold by people who didn't really care about the breed and expensive dogs being sold by breeders who think they're doing you a favour was about right.
I'm not really worried about the actual cost of purchase, as I'm fully aware of the real costs of owning a dog but it has always seemed worth while when you consider the benefits to your life a dog can bring
We went to 2 local RSPCA shelters today and tbh there wasn't an awful lot suitable at the moment.
What we're looking for is a dog which,
Isn't to big or boisterous
Gets on well with cats and other animals
Affectionate.
LIkes a cuddle.
Fairly intelligent so he could be taught a few things
Suitable for older children
Doesn't shed to much (although happy for regular grooming)
I'm at home the majority of the time.
Needs exercise but not an excessive amount.
And my daughters idea- has to be cute.
Top 2 of the list are the Tibetian terreir and the Bolagnese, both of which seem to fulfil the criteria pretty well.
I like terriers in general but I've always found them to be up for a chase a bit to much and I prefer longer haired dogs
Any advice or opinions are welcome
Thanks for all the replies but just to remind everyone, the OP I posted was asking why there was such a huge difference in price between seemingly identical dogs. I think the post about cheap dogs being sold by people who didn't really care about the breed and expensive dogs being sold by breeders who think they're doing you a favour was about right.
I'm not really worried about the actual cost of purchase, as I'm fully aware of the real costs of owning a dog but it has always seemed worth while when you consider the benefits to your life a dog can bring
We went to 2 local RSPCA shelters today and tbh there wasn't an awful lot suitable at the moment.
What we're looking for is a dog which,
Isn't to big or boisterous
Gets on well with cats and other animals
Affectionate.
LIkes a cuddle.
Fairly intelligent so he could be taught a few things
Suitable for older children
Doesn't shed to much (although happy for regular grooming)
I'm at home the majority of the time.
Needs exercise but not an excessive amount.
And my daughters idea- has to be cute.
Top 2 of the list are the Tibetian terreir and the Bolagnese, both of which seem to fulfil the criteria pretty well.
I like terriers in general but I've always found them to be up for a chase a bit to much and I prefer longer haired dogs
Any advice or opinions are welcome
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