Abby Smith
A labradoodle is pretty much how it sounds: A crossbreed between a Labrador Retriever and standard poodle. The first labradoodle was created in 1988 in Australia by mixing the two breeds together. The unique combination of the breed was to create a dog that would not shed, due to some people being allergic to dog’s fur, and also a smart and sociable dog. Labradoodles are known for their appearance, intelligence, and hypoallergenic tendencies.
These dogs come in all sizes including: miniature, medium, or standard size. The dog can reach a height of 14 to 24 inches tall, and weigh from 25 to 65 pounds. Labradoodles also have different types of fur that they can be covered in; some being curly, fleece like, soft, and wavy. The fur can be yellow, gold, red, black, brown, or brindle.
Depending on the type of dog and where you bought your purebred, the average cost should be somewhere around $1000. If the breed is very common, the breeder can command higher prices. If the breed is in demand, and the breeders are getting constant calls about the dog, the prices will rise. One common dog breed is a lab. The purebred labs average cost can be anywhere from $300 to $1,000. Another common breed alongside the lab is a poodle. The average cost for a purebred poodle should be around $1,000. When these two purebred dogs come together as a mother and father they produce a labradoodle.
The average price for a labradoodle is more expensive considering the average pricing of its parents . This dog breed should be somewhere between $2,500 to $3,000. This is the price twice as much of either of its parents. Due to the cost of the labradoodle the profit is benefiting the economy because the rise of popularity in the dog breed. The breeder plays a large role in the pricing because of the quality of dog that you will get. They match the two breeds together to breed a puppy with a certain trait and temperament. The breeder is also the primary caregiver for the first 8-10 weeks of the puppies life. Another reason to why the pricing is high is because of their personalities. The easy going nature and love for the outdoors that labs acquired, and the intelligence and easy trainable traits that poodles have, are great characteristics to have in a dog, which is what makes labradoodles so popular and a great family pet.
Although the pricing for labradoodles is much higher than a purebred dog, I think they should continue to be where they are at. If the price of the labradoodle is lower, that could be an indication that it came from a breeder who hasn't breed the dog properly or is inexperienced. An inecpderened dog breeder could procuce a dog that has unethical behaviors and/ or dubious financial goals. The price of the dog will ensure that you are receiving a puppy that is healthy and well nourished and has the characteristics of the best traits between the lab and poodle.
Works Cited
"Labradoodle Facts." Math. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Oct. 2019.
Guthrie, Madison, and Lesley Bernstone. "Labradoodle Cost - What Will Your Puppy's Price Tag Be?" The Happy Puppy Site. N.p., 14 Mar. 2019. Web. 08 Oct. 2019.
David. "How Much Should A Purebred Dog Cost." Pet Yak. N.p., 07 May 2015. Web. 08 Oct. 2019.
"Would You Spend $2,500 on a Puppy? | CBC News." CBCnews. CBC/Radio Canada, 02 Apr. 2015. Web. 08 Oct. 2019.
Ullah, Khalil. "Overbreeding Dogs - Definition, Risks & Disambiguation." Breeding Business. N.p., 05 Apr. 2019. Web. 08 Oct. 2019.
Lthq. "Labrador Breeders – How to Find The Good Ones!" LabradorTrainingHQ. N.p., 06 Feb. 2019. Web. 08 Oct. 2019.
I have never really thought about how the economy plays a role in what dogs are brought or even how prices are affected. I think you did a really good job at bringing up a topic that everyone knows, but then taking the economic side while still maintaining the reader's attention. I would like to see more about the other dogs and how much they are demanded for, especially for the ones that aren't purebred. Overall, you did a really good job in your blog post.
ReplyDeleteWhen I started to read this I was confused on how this would correlate to economics, it was about kinds of dogs and the mixes. I learned a lot from this post because I never would have thought that the kind of dog would make it more expensive. I know when I got my dog I was little and didn’t really understand how the prices worked for dogs, but now that I know its more about how pure they are than what they are mixed with. I thought that the more popular kind of dog would be the least expensive. A golden retriever for example would be a less expensive dog, but now if you know the breed you can tell that golden retrievers can be more expensive than other dogs you buy. I am also kind of confused on how labradoodles are more expensive if they are more popular than poodles, and also not a purebreed. But this was a cool topic to read and learn more about.
ReplyDeleteIt’s an interesting perspective to see how much people are willing to pay for an animal that will only live for about 15 years maximum. Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs but $3,000 seems like it could be used in so many other places like paying for groceries or gas. Do you think that this also plays into the flow of complementary goods a lot such as higher-end dog food and treats? Could this be because owners might want to take the best care of their dog that they can as compared to a more common, less expensive dog? Or the opposite, because they spend so much on the animal, will there be an opportunity cost which forces you to buy lower quality food and the like? It would be interesting to see how the price of a dog impacts that as well as how much people are willing to spend total. This is a great piece overall.
ReplyDeleteI think that higher prices for puppies can get pricey sometimes, but I never realized that it is because of the properly breeding the dogs and being experienced with it as well. I didn’t know that you also had to take into consideration of the two dogs that are bred together by pricing a dog. I find that so fascinating because purebred animals are typically more expensive than others and I would've never thought that a Labradoodle was priced over $2,000. By the breeder choosing the price, it’s weird to think that dogs are priced by their qualities because in the end they are all just dogs. The economy is benefitting by more of the dogs being produced because as the amount of Labradoodles increased, more money will come in because it is a good family friendly dog.
ReplyDeleteI didn’t know that crossbreed dogs are more expensive than purebred dogs. It makes sense when you consider the cost of both purebred parent dogs and the high demand for mixed breed dogs. I think the rising demand for mixed breed dogs has something to do with the fact that crossbred dogs live longer and are less likely to carry genes for illnesses that are common for a specific breed. It’s also appealing for owners to get dogs crossbred with poodles and another breed; poodles don’t shed, so their offspring either shed less or don’t shed. I know that was one of the main reasons my mom decided to get a goldendoodle. I agree that the prices for crossbred dogs should remain where they are. Not only is there high demand for them, but they tend to live longer than their purebred counterparts. They have fewer health issues that are common to a specific breed. They’re bred for a specific temperament, which makes them popular for families. They might be a mix of a poodle and another breed to limit shedding. I think it’s worth paying more to get a dog that lives longer. Also, low prices are a sign that breeders aren’t professionals. Pet stores can sell their dogs for low prices because they use cheap methods to breed them and there’s less of a demand for them since people have turned to adopting dogs or getting them from professional breeders (to avoid unethical practices). If a breeder prices their dogs at a low value, they might have health issues as well. Overall, there’s a lot to consider when getting a dog, including if you want a purebred or a mixed breed.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see something different on the blog and when I saw that you were talking about dogs, I just had to read. I have a purebred Lab of my own that costed (with shots and everything) around $800. This makes sense since Labs are a very popular dog and are in high demand. The breeder likely raised the price as well because my dog's parents were world class hunting dogs, instituting a higher demand. I really liked that you talked about a topic that other people our age would be interested in.
ReplyDeleteThis was a interesting psot to read as I never relalt thought about why certain dog breeds cost more than others. Sometimes is seems ridiclous to think that someone would oay $1000 for a dog, but after reading I can see why! To have price based on behavior and on how they may look makes sense because people want dogs who are more well behaved and bred a certain way. It's crazy to think about the fact that people are paying this much just because it's a pure bred dog rather than a dog who isn't and could probably be just as loving as any other dog.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting to think of how the economy changes from the different types of dogs. I have always understood that dogs are different prices but it is weird to see how much different the prices are for a labordoodle. But also is the price difference on this mix the same as other type of dog mixes and other types of dogs in general? But also does the location of the where you get the dog matter for how much the economy is affected by this?
ReplyDeleteI have never looked into the prices of dogs and how expensive they can be. I know that purebred dogs are more expensive than mutts and that is why it is really surprising to me that people would pay $2,500-$3,000 for a dog that isn’t a purebred. If you are going to pay that much for a dog you would think that you would want to spend that money on a beautiful looking purebred dog not a mutt. The benefits of having a mutt though are that they are less likely to care a disease because they have a mixed set of dna from different breeds and they will ultimately live longer because they are less likely to have these genes. Now you could say that is 2 more years of your dog really worth $1,500 more? Is this dog really worth all of that extra money when your aren’t getting a well known purebred? That is more of a personal answer that everyone needs to answer on their own but in my opinion there is no reason to pay so much more for a mutt.
ReplyDeleteIt surprised me that some mixes are much more expensive than their purebred parents like the labradoodle. It's not a surprise that the more popular,breed and how good a dog breed's traits are makes the prices rise and I would agree that the price for the labrador should stay where it is. I disagree that the price of the dog ensures you that you're receiving a healthy puppy because I'm sure that there are many scammers out there that breed dogs incorrectly and over price them. Also, I'm guessing it would probably cost even more for people to take their dogs they just bought to do a DNA test to make sure they are bred correctly, so I'm sure there are some people who think they have the dog breed they want when they actually don't.
ReplyDeleteIt’s really interesting to see all different kinds of dogs and how they differ in price from one another. When thinking about the different range in prices and how people will go that extra mile to get a dog is really interesting as well. Not knowing how much dogs can play an effect in our economy leads me to think how this will change in the next couple of years. Are people still going to be buying more dogs or will there be a change. Also wondering if dogs are the leading pets? When thinking about how much the dogs are I wonder how much people spend on their pets once they get them. With food, treats, toys,etc. How much people are willing to pay for their pets and seeing if that will have an effect on the way they are budgeting their money. Overall, this post was really interesting and had me really thinking about the different types of days and how they are playing affect in our society.
ReplyDeleteThis was really interesting to read. A lot of times I think that purebred dogs should cost more than mixes, but this case is a little different. I guess since it is a pure mix (purebred poodle mixed with a purebred lab), it adds to the value of the dogs. Almost all dogs are owned by the breeder until they are about 10 weeks old, so that goes into the cost of all dogs, which is why I think it's crazy that the cost of a labradoodle is more than a purebred labrador and poodle combined. It's interesting how much an animal or breed can affect the market and economy, and a lot of people love dogs, so I think it is great that you talked about this topic.
ReplyDeleteRecently my family has been trying to convince my mom to get another dog. My brothers and I want a labradoodle but, I never realized that they were this expensive. My mom doesn't want one because she doesn't want to do all the work, if she knew how much they were that would definitely be another reason for us not to get one. It's so interesting to me how different types of dogs are priced so different. People are willing to pay a lot of money if it means they get a cute, easy to train, good dog which sort of makes sense. I also thought it was interesting how the price of a dog can reflect how the breeder cared for it and how nourished it actually is, I never thought about it like that. I wonder if prices of dogs kept raising would people still continue to get dogs regardless of the price?
ReplyDeleteI love that you wrote about dogs!!! I couldn't scroll past without reading. It's crazy how expensive some dogs are in comparison to others. It's not really a shock why these dogs are more expensive but it's wild that people have that much money to drop on a dog.
ReplyDeleteThis is shocking to hear considering so many people want to get dogs cheaper but could be oblivious to the fact that they're not getting what their paying for. Dogs are a huge contribution to the American economy and to think $3,000 is only the price of the dog, there's all kinds of supplies and medical procedures on top of that $3,000. As well as the fact that we know dogs only live 10-20 years.
ReplyDeleteI found this post very interesting as this is not the normal topic posted here on this blog, however I found it impressive and shocking in a way that dogs have such an impact on the economy. The ideas you explained make sense for example you explained how the anti-shed characteristic of the Labradoodle leads to a higher price and overall demand. overall I found it impressive that you were able to introduce us to the Labradoodle and then relate it to the economy.
ReplyDeleteDogs can be so expensive! It’s interesting to consider just how much goes into the pricing of a dog. It’s not simply that larger dogs are more money and smaller dogs are less money so you get what you pay for. It’s actually so much more complicated than that. A more popular and conventional dog is generally less expensive. A dog that is easily trainable is more expensive for desired convenience purposes. One that has unique physical features would be more expensive as well, such as a Husky, Corgi or Dalmatian. One that has a unique skill set or trait, such as Bloodhound’s noses and Setter’s bird hunting capabilities, would also cost more. If your dog does nothing but bark annoyingly and be disobedient (sorry to my Chihuahua lovers out there) then it’s likely less desirable and would hence cost less.
ReplyDeleteI was interested in this blog post because I have definitely had the thought about writing my own blog post on dogs but I didn't really know how to relate it back to the economy. However, this blog post really surprised me with how much dogs actually impact our economy. I didn't realize there was so much thought behind the pricing of a dog. I kind of figured that it was based on a few traits the dog portrays but I would've never imagined it to be so strategic. I enjoyed reading your post because it was unique and because I love dogs as well, it was interesting to read something that wasn't based on the numbers as much but still had an important role in our economy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique way of showing economics! It's really interesting to see that a lot of prices rise and fall due to certain advantages the dog provides(whether that be shed-less, hunting and tracking, etc.). What really baffles me though is how seamless economics goes with dogs, with higher demand for certain breeds over others and the supply that the breeder can offer. As well as how price increases and decreases depending on the scarcity of that specific dog. Overall this was a really interesting blog post and portrays how something that sounds very niche such as purchasing a dog can still effect the economy.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the way you showed economics through an interesting toppic. But it's crazy to me how much one dog can cost! crazy how supply and demand can be used throughout this process. Overall, this was a really good way to explain the economic side of things.
ReplyDeleteI first of all loved the story, as a person who has had both a labradoodle and a standard poodle your title caught my attention. However I am going to have to raise a counter argument to what you stated, because some times it is fun to argue just for the sake of arguing. You stated that the price of labradoodles on average is almost twice that of their parent breeds, both standard poodles and Labrador retrievers. But here in Wisconsin there is a very low supply of pure bred poodles, we had to go way up north to find a breeder that gave us our two poodles. So wouldn't this small amount of supply drive up the quantity demanded, and therefore the equilibrium price of standard poodles?
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you wrote this blog post. I never really thought about how much money different breeds of dogs can really cost; its very expensive! In addition, I never really thought out how much this can effect the economy. Good job!
ReplyDeleteAgastya Asthana,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, the images of dogs you have are very cute. Secondly, cuteness could be a factor in the pricing of dogs. The economic term for cuteness would be consumer taste, which is a factor of supply. If consumers prefer to own a labradoodles, the suppliers would raise the price for this, as you have mentioned, because consumers value the dog more than their money and if they really want one, price would not hinder them from their goal. The content you had was great especially the exact price ranges that each breed of dog is on the market for.