The American Beagler Forum

I have long wondered what criteria one uses to price a dog if one wants to sell it. My way of doing it is to try and figure out what I have in it, look at its quality, compare to similar dogs on "for sale" boards and go from there. Trouble is, I find dogs priced all over the landscape as far as quality and price are concerned. I have learned the hard way, that buying off the board is a crap shoot but how else can we advertise when we want to sell?

So, what do you folks do? How to you affix a price? I also know that dogs go for different amounts of money in different parts of the country. I am in Michigan, economically depressed Michigan. So keep that in mind.

As an experiment, I will give you an example and use whatever price we all can agree on if possible: I have a 13 month old female out of Grenwells Reggie and Brankos Wham Bam. I bought her when she was younger for $250. I wanted to try a Reggie pup and she has exceeded expectations in that area. She is bluetick in color, about 14" tall, can run her own rabbit at a good rate of speed, runs deer some, and has an outstanding mouth. I am moving her because she is a female and too small for me. So what do you say?

For you doubters out there (I know there are many), No, this is not a gimmick to sell a dog. I am honestly wondering what you all would say. I may sell her local but if I don't, I will put her on the board at whatever price we agree upon.

Come on, lets hear it.

Bob-Quizzical in Michigan

Bob,

My opinion would be $300 dollars is fair. First you are honest about the good and bad! Her breeding is good and she has a fault that can be "fixed".
JMHO. That is what I would price her for. I just sold a 6month old green started male for 225 and was upfront about his activities right now. She is
farther along than a started dog and should be priced accordingly. The deer issue doesn't scare me, but it does some. The honesty is what I appreciate
in any dog deal!

So, what you looking for is a bigger male. Got your order filled, see you next week.

on the deer running you didnt state whether you had corrected her for it or she got by with it.being shocked off deer would be another positive point to make ..the 300 is probably a descent price for it anyhow.

Preacher and BC--You know, I was thinking in this range also except that she can really power a rab for 13 months old and with that breeding, I thought maybe a little more. Hope more people chime in because she will be on the board for that price if they don't.

Also, this may break new ground for people with pricing dogs. Let the entire experience of the net help you out. Of course, I always give a one week trial. Would that affect anything or is that just expected?

Bob

Yes, SR--A big male is what I am looking for. Something like that Gus dog that Charles R. has. I want to be able to run fox with him in the winter time. I know some will say then just buy a fox hound. No, fox hounds make the fox run too erratic. With beagles, it is better than a snowshoe hare race.

Here is another interesting thing I have noticed about the dogs that are for sale on the board: Nobody ever mentions if they will run fox or not. I can't possibly be the only person that likes fox running beagles, or can I? When I go to try out a dog from the site and if it runs fox or deer, I always get a, "...hmmmm that's the first time he ever did that. Swear to God." I surprise them when I tell them that running fox is a plus for me and not at all negative. I then wonder about their relationship with God. (laugh)

Bob

I just sold a 2 1/2 year old Reggie female for $300....she is a very solid rabbit dog, deer broke, and has very few faults...I entered her in 3 Midwest trials and she made - 1 winners pack, 2 second series. I did not like her mouth (deep bawl) and I kind of got "down" on her over a handling issue at a trial last spring. I was not doing her any justice leaving her in the kennel so I sold her for what I bought her for over a year ago. She is at a very good home now, getting run a lot, and will possibly start seeing the trials again soon. I think it is about getting the right dog in the right hands.

But in reality....A dog is worth what someone is willing to pay and it depends on how much time you want to deal with the "tire kickin"

Bob,

With a trial I say tack on another fifty. That goes to honesty again. If her ability is that good she is worth the 350. I am going to try a female
Friday for 450 that is of blood I really want and that makes her of that value to me. If she is descent.

i don't buy or sell many but most 6wk old pups on here go for 200 to 250 so if you put time in it to start it and at 13 mths the deer problem should be correctable and if it is well bred i would say 400.00 and go from there. but like most people tell me it is your dog you price it to suit you.

Has she been worked with the Ecollar ? Is shy shy ? How does she handle ?
How does she hunt ? Very important questions to me . If a dog will hunt and
handles well it really makes a difference . It shows you have spent time in
training and socializing . Sounds like your main fault is her size and to some
that is not a fault .

Goodluck ,
.

Hey Jude: You asked "Has she been worked with the Ecollar ? Is shy shy ? How does she handle ? How does she hunt ?" She has been run all her life with an e-collar and handles well to the tone. Not in the least bit shy and her hunt is about a 5 or so I would say. She doesn't walk at your feet by any means but neither is she a brush buster at this point. When she smells a rabbit, her interest increases and she wiggles and giggles all over the place, so to say. To me, her ability far exceeds her age but that has nothing to do with the pricing.

So far, most guys that are responding seem to be in a similar range and that is good. I understand about pricing by what the market will bear but the question has always been how do you get to that figure and be as fair as possible. Perhaps some sort of market study to determine finite qualities would be of value here.

Maybe, just maybe, I am thinking this thing to death.

Bob

some of you guys sale your dogs really cheap i have baught n sold grade dogs young n old for way more than you guys are asking i was just offered 1500.00 for a 3 y/o AKC female that never has been trialed she is collar broke dont run no trash good hunt n handles good i baught a 3 y/o grade female good all round rabbit dog ipaid 650 bucks for her also sold a 5 y/o male ukc reg only was in 2 trials got two 2nds no trash running good all round male stands 14 1/4 sold him for 750 bucks good dogs down this way arent cheap

i think she should be priced in the $400 dollar range you paid $250 for her and you got her started which takes time or more money. you have wormed her ,vaccinated her, ecollar trained her to some extent which all takes time or more money it always amazes me the look some tire kickers give me when i price a dog and it seems they all want a finished dog at a puppy price but they are the ones that find me and seek out my dogs by word of mouth or running in the same area and yall know the ones im talking about they drive up and ask you how the running is look at your dogs start a half hearted conversation and then somebody gets a set and asks how much for this dog that they like the looks of sound familiar? you put the price on the hound and they look crazy at ya go figure JMO $400

COJAX

I just offer a man the other day 1000 dollors for and old grade dog that could not run a rabbit,but man could she jump one.She was a true jump dog,she would show you a rabbit. .Guess what,he would not sell the dog.Them dogs are hard to find.

true jump dogs are rare ,but if it cant run a rabbit i still aint interested . most folks havent even seen a true jump dog . any dog that will hunt hard will jump some rabbits but that dont make tham a jump dog. i had a grade female that was a thing to behold sounds like the one you are talking about but she could run one good also. i sold her for 450 about 4 yrs ago. the dog you describe surely could go for more , but if i decide this dog wont work for me ,doesnt suit me or whatever i move them. if your in this to make money your probably in the wrong business lol.