What does the cost of an American Akita puppy depend on?

The cost of a puppy is a rather individual indicator that depends on many factors. Let's take a closer look at what exactly affects the price of a small furry - an American Akita puppy.

1. The age of the puppy

Newborns. As a rule, the cheapest.
Puppies 8-12 weeks old. Most popular for sale as they are ready to go to a new home.
Teenagers. The price may be higher, especially if the puppy has already passed the initial socialization and training.

2. Puppy class

Pet class. Puppies for home keeping, without exhibition career prospects. The most affordable.
Breed class. Puppies with good pedigrees that can participate in breeding. The cost is higher than that of the pet class.
Show class. Puppies with the best exterior data that have a high chance of becoming champions. The most expensive

3. Show-perspectives

The presence of titles in the parents. Champions and grand champions significantly increase the value of puppies.
Exterior data of the puppy. The closer the puppy is to the breed standards, the higher the price.
Show Potential. Puppies with high potential are usually more expensive.

4. Training

Socialization. Puppies that have already completed basic training are more expensive.
Having additional skills. For example, puppies that are command trained or potty trained may cost more.

5. Bloodlines of champions

Prestige of the kennel. Kennels with a long history and excellent reputation usually sell puppies at a higher price.
Famous ancestors. The presence of famous champions in the pedigree significantly increases the value of the puppy.

6. Tests on parents' health

Absence of genetic diseases. Puppies from healthy parents who have passed the necessary tests are more expensive.

7. Availability of all vaccinations

Veterinary passport. A puppy with a complete package of documents and vaccinations is more expensive.

8. In addition to physical characteristics and pedigree, the value of a puppy is significantly influenced by its mental characteristics:
• psyche
• genetic heredity
• predicted behavioral reactions

Why are these factors important?

Prediction of behavior. Knowing about the psyche of a puppy allows the future owner to choose a dog that best fits his lifestyle and expectations.
Risk reduction. Puppies with predictable behavioral responses are easier to train and less prone to problems.
Investments in the future. By buying a puppy with good genetic and mental qualities, you are making an investment in the future, because such a dog can become not only a faithful friend, but also a successful exhibition or working dog.

And there are other factors: how the puppies are kept, how their parents are kept, whether there is enough space for them to roam freely, what they are fed, what vaccinations and treatments are given, whether funds and efforts are invested in socialization, training and training of the parents, and many, many other factors. Perhaps you need to write a separate article 😀

In the meantime, it is important to remember: When choosing a puppy, you should not focus only on the price. It is important to pay attention to his appearance and his inner world. It is important to find a healthy puppy with a good character from a responsible breeder. After all, the happiness of both your pet and yourself depends on the harmony of the physical, mental and genetic qualities of the puppy.