Message #520276

[biguns]

Obviously anyone can pay how much they want for whatever they want. In terms of hunting dog economics, however, there is generally a strong correlation between price and practical value. With this in mind, I'm asking why the relatively high price for Dogos in the absence of a practical benefit gained for the higher price.

I would argue the contention that Dogos can hunt and catch doesn't change much of anything. There are many dogs that can follow a hot track and catch too. That's the general definition of a running catch dog. One may counter that Dogos can catch better than other running catch dogs. If that is true, where is the proof? Further, even a limited understanding of canine genetics renders the proposition that molosser Dogos can track as well as cur or hound running catch dogs doubtful at best, making the improved catching ability a trade off for decreased tracking acumen. This puts us right back where we were in our consideration of the price.