Question:
How much can i sell my chihuahua puppies for?
Carney
2010-09-22 12:07:52 UTC
how much shhould i sell my chihuahua puppies for both parents are registered.
Twenty answers:
Lacey UD, RE
2010-09-22 12:21:04 UTC
Depends. Chihuahuas with two champion parents are going for $600 around here. Those that don't have champion parents are going for around $200. The market is really saturated in chihuahuas right now. In some places you can't even give them away.
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2016-12-15 18:47:56 UTC
Chihuahua Puppies Cost
Ocimom
2010-09-22 12:40:40 UTC
Registration doesn't mean much if the dogs are not champions too. And if its the CKC or APRI registrations its not worth the paper the registrations are printed on.



So depending on the number of puppies, you charge the cost of 1st shots and worming. Then the cost of spaying and neutering the parents should be divided by the number of puppies. If there are 4 puppies and the total cost of spay/neuter the parents comes to $200 then add $50 to the cost of the shots/worming on each puppy.



Then take that money and spay and neuter the parents.
2014-08-24 14:56:18 UTC
I will say it again to you so called breeders, stupid, stupid, and guess what stupid. There is nothing wrong with these dogs, not mongrel's, dogs. I guess every human mongrel in America is worth nothing, remember that the next time you look at your child and say that. I guarantee, you are mixed in some way. Most people are getting these dogs for companions not to breed or show, and some people opt to get them because these ignorant breeders want to charge a grand for a dog. None of them are worth that kind of money. Guess what it is an animal, and not made of gold.
Cheryl M Kirkpatric
2016-06-01 22:10:40 UTC
What would the best rate be for a Blue Chihuahua male puppy
Erica - }x{R.I.P. Baby Butterfly}x{
2010-09-22 12:30:31 UTC
*Insert dripping sarcasm here* Oh yay!!! Another litter of horribly bred chihuahuas!!! *happy dance*





Seriously??? If the dogs weren't worth breeding, I wouldn't charge over $100 IF that. Charge enough to cover their shots and wormings, and to get the parents fixed. Papers mean NOTHING in terms of breeding. That's only the FIRST step in correct breeding. Do EITHER of the dogs have any type of show or working titles (stupid question, but do chihuahuas even get working titles anymore?)? Did they have ANY health clearances (and not just a clean bill of health from the vet)? Were the parents from champion lines? Are they EXCELLENT examples of the breed? Were they temperament tested? (And that does NOT mean "they were raised at home with my family and are great dogs, hehe"). What was your reason for breeding?



I'd recommend charging $75, and have a spay/neuter contract that states that the new owner will get some or all of their money back upon proof of spay and neuter. Do you plan to do home checks, ask for references, etc... for the new owners? Are you willing to take back ANY of these pups, no matter what age they are, should the new owner not be allowed to care for/keep them? I would take the money you get from their re-homing fees and get your PETS fixed, and enjoy them for the PETS that they are.
2010-09-22 12:15:42 UTC
Even though the parents may be registered, you - my dear - are still a BYB (especially in light of the fact that you actually needed to come on here and ask this question, and also in light of the fact that you have no clue that registered parents does NOT necessarily equal good-quality puppies. Sigh.).



Anyhow, the puppies are not worth much at all (as anyone who has a clue will not buy BYB animals), so my advice is to give them away and then get your other two dogs fixed IMMEDIATELY.
Rayven ~ SCAdian girl
2010-09-22 12:11:02 UTC
50-75 Bucks. Papers don't make them worth more than that. They are from pet quality non-titled parents without health clearances and don't come with any health guarantees so why on earth should you get more than what a shelter charges?



BTW nice job on having homes for those pups BEFORE they were born.



And wait a minute a month ago you didn't even HAVE the papers on the dam whom you had bought a year ago https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20100828234252AAe3GRP
2010-09-22 12:30:15 UTC
Great, more backyard bred garbage. They are worth whatever the price of their first worming and vaccinations cost you. Registered means absolutely NOTHING. Whatever you get, spend it on a spay.





EDIT:

Gosh, just four weeks ago, your ***** didn't have any registration papers, and even if she did, CKC (Continental KC) papers aren't worth the paper they are printed on.
?
2010-09-22 12:12:29 UTC
charge enough to cover the cost of shots, worming and spaying your female which should come to around 50 to 60 dollars a piece.



Registered means nothing unless they have been health tested, and the parents hold titles.
Pamela
2010-09-22 12:13:28 UTC
Between $50.00 and $125.00 dollars, is what you pay to adopt them in shelters. $800.00 for a non-show dog come on. Chihuahua's are the number one over bred dog in the world, Have the parents spayed and neutered.
braces 1
2010-09-22 12:50:08 UTC
250-350
Nekkid Truth!
2010-09-22 12:10:52 UTC
$50 or so to cover the cost of their shots and wormings.



Doesnt matter that the parents are registered. They dont have Ch titles, and dont have testing thru OFA, CERF, BAER, and Optigen, then the pups are not worth any more than any other mongrel pup.
julie
2016-02-09 23:56:03 UTC
ive never heard more mean rude *** people as i hear n this site you people are whats wrong with the world today
2010-09-22 12:10:04 UTC
$50 that covers shots and worming and parents being registered means nothing
Land-shark
2010-09-22 12:32:32 UTC
$50 if up to date with shots.

And the IRS will be quite interested in where the money came from.
askme07
2010-09-22 12:41:47 UTC
u are obviously a BYB or an unexperienced breeder
?
2010-09-22 12:15:25 UTC
Honestly you can not give them away where I live.



I was at two different Petcos this weekend and both of them had more then 25 Chihuahuas.



However IF you OFFER



Spay/Neuter (and you must do this before you place them)

Shots

Micro-Chip

License

Voucher for free vet exam



then you could get $150, for that is what my Local Pound charges for a puppy and they come with all of the above.



My local pound currently has 50 Chihuahuas available.

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Chihuahua Explosion

California Animal Shelters Are Overflowing with Chihuahuas



Most of us learned the concept of supply and demand in Economics 101. It’s the relationship between the quantity of a commodity that producers have available for sale and the quantity that consumers are willing and able to buy. It hadn’t occurred to me that this model could apply to pets, but as it turns out, it can. Look at chihuahuas for instance. Here in California, we have a large supply of chihuahuas, more than there is a demand for. That’s why last week 15 homeless chihuahuas were transported from San Francisco to New York City to be placed for adoption. More than 100 New Yorkers stood in line outside of the New York ASPCA for a chance to adopt one of the little dogs.



In Los Angeles, chihuahuas are the city’s most popular breed. At just one shelter in L.A., 100 more chihuahuas came through their doors in 2009 than in 2008. “Chihuahuas are the most popular breed of dog in Los Angeles, so it makes sense it is the most abandoned breed,” said Madeline Bernstein, president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles. In Northern California, a third of San Francisco’s shelter dogs are either chihuahuas or chihuahua mixes. There are so many chihuahuas at shelters in Oakland, they have started shipping the dogs out of state, said Megan Webb, director of Oakland Animal Services. They have sent close to 100 chihuahuas to Washington, Oregon, and Arizona.



One of the biggest problems when it comes to sharing the wealth of the little dogs is a lack of money to fly them to other states. Recently, a large financial contribution from actress Katharine Heigl made dreams come true for 25 chihuahuas from L.A. shelters. The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation (named for Katharine’s late brother) rescues dogs in danger of euthanasia. The foundation came up with the $25,000 needed to fly the little dogs from L.A. to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua in New Hampshire. All the dogs were bathed, spayed or neutered, tested for heartworm, and given miniature jackets to keep them warm. This event was so successful that the city is preparing to fly out 40 more chihuahuas as soon as donations are received and the dogs are ready.



If, like me, you wonder why there is such a large supply of chihuahuas in California, you can blame Hollywood. Animal experts place most of the blame on the breed’s status as a pop-culture icon. From the famous Taco Bell dog to Paris Hilton’s dog and the stars of Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Legally Blonde, chihuahuas are everywhere in Hollywood. Many call it “the Paris Hilton syndrome.” The high demand for chihuahuas meant an increase in the number of dogs being bred, sometimes ruthlessly. According to Deb Campbell with San Francisco’s Animal Care and Control, “A lot of breeders feed into whatever dog is in the media and crank them out to meet demand. But they went overboard. Backyard breeders also jumped on board and pretty soon, the number of dogs out there had gone past the demand.”



Another reason why chihuahuas seem to end up at shelters is that sometimes people decide to buy a chihuahua based on their cute appearance and without researching the breed ahead of time. People may also think that because chihuahuas are small, they don’t need space to run and play. In fact, many experts recommend that you provide your chihuahua with a fenced-in backyard that allows them to run around freely and walk them every day. Another thing to consider, chihuahuas are dogs who don’t like to be left alone; they prefer to be around people or other chihuahuas. They bark relentlessly if ignored. They’re also prone to health problems such as malformed kneecaps, which forces them to hop when walking, and dental infections resulting from undersized jaws. I don’t want to discourage anyone from adopting a chihuahua, as they are wonderful dogs who love to give and receive attention, will follow you everywhere, and enjoy nothing more than cuddling on your lap. But just as you would with any other potential dog, make sure to discuss personality and health issues with trained shelter employees before adopting.



To give you an idea of how over-supplied California is with chihuahuas, in Santa Barbara County alone there are close to 100 Chihuahuas that are currently available for adoption. If you are looking to add a chihuahua to your family, please adopt. There are so many loving animals that are homeless in shelters patiently awaiting new homes.
Hazel86
2010-09-22 12:20:43 UTC
BACKYARD BREEDER. SHAME ON YOU.
2010-09-22 12:09:47 UTC
800 plus


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