Do you think you should pay the same for a mixed breed dog as a pedigree? Discussions

Cochillo, could you let us know who is you dogs Sire and Dam.

I think the NI is at present in the grey area between a mongrel and a population that could be reaching the status of an established breed, but I don't really think that's relevant to the original question which was about the price comparison between crossbreds and pedigrees.

I hate the commercial breeding of designer cross breeds just as much as I hate commercial breeding of pedigree puppies and I think the lack of ethics and associated health and welfare issues that go along with this applies equally to both. But as to the original question.... apart from the registration fee, I don't see why it would incur any greater cost to breed one or other, except perhaps the brachycephalic breeds, so the price is determined by supply and demand, just as it is with most things.

I just thought I would jump in before war broke out :smt042

Will go back to my corner now

Yes please, I know it may be off topic of thread but it is important, thanks

The best dogs we have had health wise are the mongrels and mutts, and we had a lovely lab x springer (that cost us only £50) but that was before it was trendy to have labrathingys

I was desperately trying to find the words to explain my own thoughts on the topic, but thanks Pod ... you have very eloquently put into words how I feel

I bought my dog from a breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Shih Tzu's. He is my first ever dog, now 2 years old. I wanted to buy a dog from a proper breeder so went on the Epupz website to find a breeder near me. I always wanted either a CKCS or a ST, so was more than happy to find that this breeder has a crossbreed of both types. She said that the litter of 4 bitches and 3 dogs was an accident and, probably being naive, I assume she was telling the truth. My dog is an absolutely wonderul little chap. He is calm, friendly, obedient and very sociable towards other dogs. Because he is a cross breed he has none of the Shih Tzu difficulty with eye protrusion and breathing problems and, because his Sire (KCCS) was hip scored, he has no problems there either. He is absolutely beautiful to look at too, with a silky long Blenheim and white coat and long ears, set off with a cute black button nose. I paid £450 for him and thought it was worth it because I met both his mum and dad, saw how he and his siblings had been living and had the full back up of the breeder once he came home with a useful 'puppy' back, food, toys and booklets. He was vaccinated and was just under 9 weeks old when I eventually brought him home. He is my constant companion and I adore him.

I remember seeing a few weeks ago a Weimaraner x Vizsla for £600. Next on the list was a Wirehaired Vizsla for £650. There has to be something wrong there because for an extra £50, you could get yourself a rare breed!

The last dog my parents had cost a mere £5 (that was 19 years ago!) but you simply dont see mongrels advertised anymore, certainly not in the likes of Ad Mag or the local paper. They all seem to carry silly designer names with a ridiculous price tag.

It's pure experimentation with no clear purpose to the breeding. The only concern is for profit and it's a disgusting new trend in the dog world.

The sooner people realise this and stop being dazzled by the fancy names and the misconception that if you pay top dollar, you get something special, the better.

Hi all, I'm new here, .. don't shoot me please,but .... I have a so called 'designer' mutt, a cav cross bichon. I hold my hands up, I got him because he is so cute, the same reason I got my german spitz. I have no preference between pedigree or mutt, he just happened to be advertised in the local paper afew weeks after we had decided on getting another dog. I would have actually loved a springer but they are too hectic for us. And Yes crossbreeds are way too pricey, I remember some 15 years ago my sister got her poodle cross for £10. It's a sad fact that breeding dogs, whatever type, are big business, tax free income for some.
I do wish there was some way, like parts of america, you are only allowed to keep so many dogs on your premises before you have to obtain a licence
Anyway thanks for reading this
Christina

Paying for dogs as if they are merchandise/property is despicable to me period. I would only adopt dogs, NEVER pay for one. I've had mutts all my life and I've also adopted some pure bred dogs, but I don't condone selling dogs.. at all.. EVER. I also don't like calling myself a dog owner, but it has permeated my brain due to media influence and my own laziness so I must admit I am sometimes guilty of saying it. You own your living room couch, your dog is a part of the family, like your child or your mother.. so saying you "own" him is really a bad way of putting it. Now that I've said that and gotten it out of the way with. I think poor breeding and dogs loaded with health problems because of it it should not be as expensive as healthy "well bred" dogs. Some breeds should not exist in my eyes, as serious health problems are unavoidable even with the "best" breeders. Dogs that cannot mate naturally, dogs that have bowed legs and flat faces, and other dogs with serious unnatural health problems by breed standard are just sad in my eyes. "Ethical" breeders annoy me a lot also. They sit on their high horse and say "OMG these designer breeders/BYB are taking all my business." All your business? Are you serious? I'm going to leave this discussion before I seriously offend someone, I have done so before on here. I think that I've voiced my opinon well enough anyway.