Poll: recent prices paid and which breed?

[Anonymous]

I am the OP of the Havanese post.

The first breeder I contacted charges $1800 ($500 upfront as a deposit.)

Is this in line with what others are paying for purebred dogs, particularly hypoallergenic ones?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the OP of the Havanese post.

The first breeder I contacted charges $1800 ($500 upfront as a deposit.)

Is this in line with what others are paying for purebred dogs, particularly hypoallergenic ones?

Thanks.

There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog.

I got my purebred for $50 as a rescue. Got my purebred cat that way too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am the OP of the Havanese post.

The first breeder I contacted charges $1800 ($500 upfront as a deposit.)

Is this in line with what others are paying for purebred dogs, particularly hypoallergenic ones?

Thanks.

There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog.

I got my purebred for $50 as a rescue. Got my purebred cat that way too.

While it’s true that all dogs can cause allergies, some types are FAR less likely to do so than others. I’ve scoured rescue sites for more than a year and have yet to find a non/low shed dog that was not either super old (8+) or had significant health issues (or both.) I don’t want to have my kids bond to a dog that would likely only be with us a few years.

[Anonymous]

Mini poodle. $1500. For the poster who says there are no hypo allergenic dogs My dog is as close as you can get as my husband as well as a good friend are both very, very allergic to dogs and neither have had a reaction to this one I got him from a breeder

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mini poodle. $1500. For the poster who says there are no hypo allergenic dogs My dog is as close as you can get as my husband as well as a good friend are both very, very allergic to dogs and neither have had a reaction to this one I got him from a breeder

I posted that, and I'm glad you agree.

[Anonymous]

Medium golden doodle $2300
Fully hypoallergenic

[Anonymous]

We paid 1800 for our younger male German Shepherd. Our older GSD is a rescue. We are very particular about breeders. Most of the time you get what you pay for.

[Anonymous]

Soft coated wheaten terrier. Also hypoallergenic. $1200.

[Anonymous]

I too looked for a low-shedding dog, due to my son's allergies.

Bichon Frise - in the $2000, tested for hips and eyes, but not registered with CHIC.

Samoyed we are finally getting - $2800.
Registered with CHIC (Canine Health Information Center), which has lineage information on the medical state of hips, eyes, heart and more specific data if tested. Micro-chipped, started to socialize and potty-train, exposed to all sorts of toys and noises, and all this recorded on webcam that I can check at any time from birth to the time I pick him up, 24/7.

[Anonymous]

Boston Terrier for $1200.

[Anonymous]

I was in the market for a Havanese; great choice, OP. Just fyi, I ended up using a Havanese Rescue group.

I do not agree about "the problem" of an adult rescue of having kids bond with a dog for only a few years. A pet getting old and dying is a great training ground for dealing with adult aging and death, and our society offers very few opportunities.

Second, when one looks for a breed, one is trying to control to have the dog they want: the low dander, the color, the size, the personality, the agression, the exercise need, how much they drool, bark, etc.

You are trying for that when selecting a puppy, but you are never sure of the what they will become.

But if you are looking at an adult dog, you ARE looking at what they are...there is no guesswork. They are the size they are, the allergenic level that they are, the personality that they are. So you've actually controlled for the situation that you want, whereas with a puppy, you are just *trying* to control for the situation you want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was in the market for a Havanese; great choice, OP. Just fyi, I ended up using a Havanese Rescue group.

I do not agree about "the problem" of an adult rescue of having kids bond with a dog for only a few years. A pet getting old and dying is a great training ground for dealing with adult aging and death, and our society offers very few opportunities.

Second, when one looks for a breed, one is trying to control to have the dog they want: the low dander, the color, the size, the personality, the agression, the exercise need, how much they drool, bark, etc.

You are trying for that when selecting a puppy, but you are never sure of the what they will become.

But if you are looking at an adult dog, you ARE looking at what they are...there is no guesswork. They are the size they are, the allergenic level that they are, the personality that they are. So you've actually controlled for the situation that you want, whereas with a puppy, you are just *trying* to control for the situation you want.

I disagree.

1. Dander is directly related to breed, so when getting a purebred, there is no difference between a puppy and an adult. When getting a mutt, you have to assume that the dog is as allergenic as the more allergenic of the breeds he is descended from.
2. Behavior is dependent on early training, so getting a healthy puppy from a litter which has been kept clean and in which the mother has stayed with her pups for at least 6 weeks is critically important if you want to train you dog to fit into your life. You cannot know the exact history and possible trauma of an adult dog, so you are taking a significant risk.
3. Health is largely dependent on the genetic health of the parents and grandparents. Only the best breeders test hips, eyes, and other areas known to be linked to genetic disease. Dogs also fall ill to non-heritable disease, obviously, but vet fees are so expensive that decreasing the risks of a heritable illness is critical in your enjoyment of your pet, and obviously your pet's quality of life. You will not know the genetic health of an adult dog in a shelter, so again, you are taking a significant risk.

[Anonymous]

We paid $1500 for our havanese 3 years ago. Make sure that they health test, can give you results for genetic diseases, eye and hearing exam and ask about luxating patellas in their breeding line. I would not trust a Breeder that would put a dog on a plane alone. He’s a great dog. Amazing with our new baby, and just a perfect companion. He slept through the night on night one. He potty trained himself. He doesn’t like to be left alone. He has a very funny personality. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Portuguese Water Dog - $2,000

[Anonymous]

American akita 2800