What would you pay for a mixed dog? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Esme's Mommy · 07-30-2005, 12:59 PM

I don't want to start a controversy here. I know some of you don't agree with 'purposely' mixing breeds. But, for those of you who don't have a problem with it, how much would you pay for a purposely mixed dog? As many of you may already know, I am in search of a playmate for Esme, and my husband wants me to look around and see whats out there. He also doesn't want to spend as much as we did on Esme. Of course, I know she's worth every penny, but he can be hard headed sometimes. Anyhow, in my search for the perfect companion for Esme, I have come accross some mixes. Some are ridiculously expensive, but some are A LOT cheaper than purchasing another yorkie.

Of course I am still looking into rescues, etc, but most of those dogs are older and Esme needs a pup who can keep up with her.

Thanks guys!

ReconsMomma · 07-30-2005, 01:19 PM

Well, I am not to good at answering this question because I paid $700 for memphis and he is a mix. But my reason for paying that much was because if I didn'the was going to be used for pit bull bait.

However, I would more than likely pay a few hundred no more than $400 i would say for a mix. But then again I would be picky about the mix. I would want either a yorkie/maltese, yorkie/chihuahua, or a yorkie-poo.

What kind of mixes were you looking into??

Esme's Mommy · 07-30-2005, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ReconsMomma

Well, I am not to good at answering this question because I paid $700 for memphis and he is a mix. But my reason for paying that much was because if I didn'the was going to be used for pit bull bait.

However, I would more than likely pay a few hundred no more than $400 i would say for a mix. But then again I would be picky about the mix. I would want either a yorkie/maltese, yorkie/chihuahua, or a yorkie-poo.

What kind of mixes were you looking into??

Ideally, I would LOVE a yorkie mix, but I haven't found one yet. What I did find was a chihuahua/pomeranian. My mom has 2 poms and they are great dogs, and I have a friend with a chihuahua thats really sweet too. So I thought it would make a good mix... I don't know though. I can't make up my mind!

ReconsMomma · 07-30-2005, 01:26 PM

chi/pom would be a great mix I think. Just curious, what are they asking for it? I love chihuahuas. I think they are great little dogs and it would make a great playmate for Esme.

Esme's Mommy · 07-30-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ReconsMomma

chi/pom would be a great mix I think. Just curious, what are they asking for it? I love chihuahuas. I think they are great little dogs and it would make a great playmate for Esme.

She has a female and she is asking $450. She breeds chis and poms. I am not sure if this was an accidental thing, or if she mixed them on purpose...

ReconsMomma · 07-30-2005, 01:36 PM

That isn't really a bad price considering that they are a "designer" dog at the moment. Seems pretty cheap compared to some of the other pricing I have seen on the same kind of mix.

chloeandj · 07-30-2005, 01:38 PM

I would say 300-500 depending what the breeds were.

Esme's Mommy · 07-30-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ReconsMomma

That isn't really a bad price considering that they are a "designer" dog at the moment. Seems pretty cheap compared to some of the other pricing I have seen on the same kind of mix.

It's definetly cheaper than most small pure breeds... But I wouldn't want to over pay for a mixed breed because of the whole 'desinger dog' thing...

Although I have seen some mixes on the internet with prices as high as $2000.

ReconsMomma · 07-30-2005, 01:42 PM

Oh I know, I was actually just looking to see what they were priced at there on the net. $450 is cheap I would say compared to what I have been finding.

PinkMartini · 07-30-2005, 01:49 PM

I'd pay $150 which is the adoption fee at our local humane society

browniesmom622 · 07-30-2005, 01:53 PM

i would pay no more than $$500 good luck on your search

troubletb · 07-30-2005, 01:53 PM

I wouldn't pay much, What ever the adoption fee was!! I think it is around $30.00 where I live. But, I'm probably not the norm.. There is a lady that I work with who wants a Labadoddle. (labador/poodle mix) and she says they are going with $1600. Which I think is highway robbery..(but that s me!!)

Passionfruition · 07-30-2005, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by troubletb

I wouldn't pay much, What ever the adoption fee was!! I think it is around $30.00 where I live. But, I'm probably not the norm.. There is a lady that I work with who wants a Labadoddle. (labador/poodle mix) and she says they are going with $1600. Which I think is highway robbery..(but that s me!!)

My neighbors in Charleston are working really hard to establish (for years now) the Labradoodle as a breed. Now I know it's a mix but they were trying to "create a breed" of dog that is smart like poodles and labs but do not shed! But 1600 is carraaazyyy price.

I'm not a "big dog" person but if I ever got one I would want one that doesn't shed! My husband is not a poodle person but I bet he would love a "labradoodle" if I could convince him that a mix isn't bad.

My husband is a big "papers snob" as I teased him b/c when we 1st shopped for a dog, I found plenty of cute yorkie/maltese mixes in town for a great price but my husband said no way. He wouldn't get a dog unless it was registered with the AKC.

The "non-shedding" issue is a big deal to me and my hubby also.

Now that we have a purebred I don't think I could get a mix, for a toy breed anyway...so I don't know what I'd say I'd pay for it. But back when I was looking at mixes I wouldn't pay more than $250, that was max.

*Trixie~Belle* · 07-30-2005, 02:27 PM

Hi. I'm new here.. and probably can't help, but we just got a yorkie pom for FREE! Not sure where you are located and if you want a pup or not, but if you are willing to drive for one, I know they are giving them away and so forth. PM me if you want more info!

You can PM me on here or maybe on yahoo -- I am behindmyangeleyes on there!

whispersmom2 · 07-30-2005, 02:32 PM

I would suggest the price would be whatever the rescue, SPCA or pound charges for them..

07-30-2005, 12:59 PM	#1
Esme's Mommy Esme's My Princess Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 754	What would you pay for a mixed dog? I don't want to start a controversy here. I know some of you don't agree with 'purposely' mixing breeds. But, for those of you who don't have a problem with it, how much would you pay for a purposely mixed dog? As many of you may already know, I am in search of a playmate for Esme, and my husband wants me to look around and see whats out there. He also doesn't want to spend as much as we did on Esme. Of course, I know she's worth every penny, but he can be hard headed sometimes. Anyhow, in my search for the perfect companion for Esme, I have come accross some mixes. Some are ridiculously expensive, but some are A LOT cheaper than purchasing another yorkie. Of course I am still looking into rescues, etc, but most of those dogs are older and Esme needs a pup who can keep up with her. Thanks guys! __________________ Esme & Mari

07-30-2005, 01:53 PM	#11
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	i would pay no more than $$500 good luck on your search __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

07-30-2005, 01:53 PM	#12
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	I wouldn't pay much, What ever the adoption fee was!! I think it is around $30.00 where I live. But, I'm probably not the norm.. There is a lady that I work with who wants a Labadoddle. (labador/poodle mix) and she says they are going with $1600. Which I think is highway robbery..(but that s me!!) __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

07-30-2005, 02:27 PM	#14
Trixie~Belle YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va Posts: 326	Hi. I'm new here.. and probably can't help, but we just got a yorkie pom for FREE! Not sure where you are located and if you want a pup or not, but if you are willing to drive for one, I know they are giving them away and so forth. PM me if you want more info! You can PM me on here or maybe on yahoo -- I am behindmyangeleyes on there! __________________ *~~Jenn~~* My Belongs To 3 Beauti-Fur Diva Girls! Daphne~Pom-1/5/2002Trixie~Yorkie-8/26/2001Baby Taylah~Yorkie 8/2005

07-30-2005, 01:19 PM	#2
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	Well, I am not to good at answering this question because I paid $700 for memphis and he is a mix. But my reason for paying that much was because if I didn'the was going to be used for pit bull bait. However, I would more than likely pay a few hundred no more than $400 i would say for a mix. But then again I would be picky about the mix. I would want either a yorkie/maltese, yorkie/chihuahua, or a yorkie-poo. What kind of mixes were you looking into??

07-30-2005, 01:26 PM	#4
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	chi/pom would be a great mix I think. Just curious, what are they asking for it? I love chihuahuas. I think they are great little dogs and it would make a great playmate for Esme.

07-30-2005, 01:36 PM	#6
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	That isn't really a bad price considering that they are a "designer" dog at the moment. Seems pretty cheap compared to some of the other pricing I have seen on the same kind of mix.

07-30-2005, 01:38 PM	#7
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I would say 300-500 depending what the breeds were.

07-30-2005, 01:42 PM	#9
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	Oh I know, I was actually just looking to see what they were priced at there on the net. $450 is cheap I would say compared to what I have been finding.

07-30-2005, 01:49 PM	#10
PinkMartini BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,043	I'd pay $150 which is the adoption fee at our local humane society

07-30-2005, 02:32 PM	#15
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	I would suggest the price would be whatever the rescue, SPCA or pound charges for them..