This section will answer your questions about the cost of a pup, how and why. It will explain to you the behind the scene factors you should understand. I collected all the pages and letters I wrote to people as explanations over the past few years - some material is repeated, however by far each page adds and explains a different cost related issue or angle and I encourage you to take the time to read them all to help you avoid a wrong purchase you may regret.
Again, please consider the point that this material is added to complete the goal of making this site a full library reference and not to justify or to promote. Again, we only have very few pups in a market full of thousands of available pups and I really just wanted to explain and educate. Feel free to call me with questions and I'll advise you. There are too many breeders selling too many problem pups, causing too many disappointments to too many families. I have tones of sad emails to prove it.
I'll show you what to watch out for and what to look for when shopping for a pup.
One couple advertise their pups for $5000 a pup and they reported how it costs them that much. Yes, surely over-priced.
One breeder sells the pup for $500 ... So, is there a difference?
This section will also explain the basic costs of breeding: the price and costs of adult Danes, the proper pregnancy care expenses and the cost of a must-do special care.
It will also explain the most important factor to consider: breeding Danes, Hounds & Mastiffs is totally different than any other breed. It will make the difference whether you'll have a Dane with long and healthy life, or a problem short lived Dane. I'll explain how Danes cannot be approached as if you are breeding a Poodle and they cannot be left to nature. If you leave it to nature, you'll end up with the problems they would have in the wild. That's why many families are disappointed later with health problems and a short life span.
Regardless of what breeder and what price range, I advise you to take the time to read all the pages of this section. It'll be worth it and it may save your family regret later when it's too late.
In our case, the price depends on several factors, show or pet? the litter: how large and how costly as vet and special care costs vary from one litter to another. While the average pup is $1500, we often accept $1000. In fact we sold a pet pup for $900 and even $800 to great couples on pension and we were offered $2000 and $2500 for a pet pup by other couples. The price depends on several factors including the home itself. For now, let's say $1500 is the expected guideline and $1200 is the past average record.
In our case, we breed only after securing a number of confirmed good homes first.
And in our case, the major factor is our supplementary health programme, our pride in healthy and longevity Danes which allows us to guarantee a life time, 10 years health warranty. Remember though that we have a limited, selected breeding activity so even though you likely may get a pup somewhere else, again, do yourself a favour and read this section to understand the danger element of puppy mills. Please also read the health and care pages.
Here is our price guideline table of acceptable offers:
1) $800-$1000 in one of 3 cases: a) when we have a cancellation by a confirmed applicant, i.e. paid deposit kept and will be applied as deduction in favour of
another applicant. This deduction is given first to a good and confirmed home of people on pension or several kids and it may be a
factor for them.
b) when we have applicants who voluntarily paid us generously extra for a pup, thus we can afford to give away another pup at lower
value. This is often decided prior to whelping or during the first week of the puppies' life.
c) a special case such as a single parent or a person on pension, with steady income, a fenced yard, time and love to give the
pup a good home, but limited advanced cash.
These cases will likely be available if the offer is accepted prior to breeding.
2) $1100-$1400 You may make an offer within this range and if confirmed prior to breeding, it'll be honoured regardless of other later offers.
This has often been a requested consideration / offer accepted in such cases as a family with several children or single income when the application is
confirmd in advance. Don't be shy to say what your budget can afford. If you are a good home and we have an extra pup we'll be both happy.
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3) $1500-$2000 is the regular range of offers we get for a pet pup. $1500 is expected and accepted, however a higher offer works in favour of the applicant and also helps a less capable good family get a pup for less.
4) $2000-$2500 with option for a single unofficial breeding for family and friends as gifts, non commercial.
The preceding cases 1-4 are based on pet, no CKC showing / breeding registration. Breeder pet document only. All CKC / AKC / EAWA documents,
pedigrees and health checks of both parents are provided. The Dane shall be spayed - neutered.
The following cases 5-6 involve an extra cost of $1380 to obtain CKC & AKC show / breeding number and includes $1000 payment required by our
stud's ownership contract payable to the coowner when if a pup is to be sold for breeding/show.
5) $3500 With showing option but no breeding rights. Co-ownership limited contract. The Ch. title must be obtained by age 2 years at which time the Dane must
be neutered / spayed.
6) $4500 Full registration with sole rights under a show / breeding CKC/AKC registration.
Pup price
A reply that was written a few years ago, was deleted when replaced it this page, and since it covers an additional angle, I added it.
