Yes it is a lot, but you have to take into consideration many, many things. First of all, most things in Europe will cost you more..... not only everyday life, but cars, properties, food and clothes. Specially UK, which is one of the most expensive countries in Europe. So when thinking about that and the fact that there aren't half as many Chihuahuas over here as there are in US, the price really isn't anything unusual.
It isn't just Chis though..... most reputable breeders around EU will charge you between 600 - 1500Euro for a well bred pup of any breed. Go to Scandinavian countries (BTW they have the lowest number of abandoned dogs in the world) and the price go sky high.

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It does doesnt it! but i supposed if we came over to the USA we'd all buy more babies because of your prices ! lol

BUT .. please note when adding them prices, all the stuff on my list will be higher!

I charge my puppies on QUALITY ie. pet, show or breed!

I wanted people to be aware of what goes into breeding however seems like everyones just thought how much the pup costs!

yes good quality loving dogs are worth more then a home bred dog that was bred for money!

oh yes i under stand every area is different along with their prices. like i said i understand where your coming from because everything adds up with breeding

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What really annoys me is that many people say "you get what you pay for"

Now that is not necessarily true - if you buy a Louis Vuitton handbag from Harrods you get what you pay for - but if you buy a Louis Vuitton handbag from a stall or ebay - you might pay full price but it could be a fake.

Would you pay full price for a chihuahua without checking that the breeder has done all the work a breeder should - certified health checks, travel up and down the country to shows to learn what chihuahua lines are good for breed type but also very importantly for good health, lines that don't have health defects.

Or would you be taken in by a breeder charging full whack and saying "you get what you pay for" implying that because you are paying top dollar that your chihuahua is from the best lines both in breed and in health.

You would research your handbag - so why not research your chihuahua, a little dog that is going to live with you for the next 18 years and for whom you will be paying the vet bills for the 18 years.

I had a Cavalier King Charles for whom we paid top dollar, but unfortunately we didn't research the breeder - we spent thousands on his health care over the years and most importantly he suffered - he suffered from epilepsy, a heart murmer, had two operations on his legs, and ultimately died aged 12 from heart failure - our vet bill for the last 3 months of his life was over €2,500.

So get onto your local kennel club, ask to speak to the person who is the chihuahua representative and they will give you the low down on breeders - they know the good and the bad.

All my opinion of course - but I have learnt

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You know I am a stickler for saying "you get what you pay for" but I am always saying that towards the cheaper pups. But now reading what you are saying makes me reconsider that statement as there are tons of breeders breeding supposedly these "rare" and "exotic" Chi's or any breed for that matter and asking for those ridiculous amounts of money so people are paying that kind of money when they could get a fabulous show potential, health tested Chi for that price.

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The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten....

Im my own opinion I feel chihuahuas are way over priced and perosnally feel they should be around 500 ish . I know a good breeder who charges 700 even if its a little steep I may have to save up a bit more but any more than that I feel in my own opinion its ridicilous and over priced. I respect your opinion though if you personally feel they should be 800 upwards.

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