Exactly how much is a finished dog worth and what are you willing to pay

No one would want to pay for one of my CD's just cuz they are a dime a dozen but of my three only one has no manners the others are pretty well natured and mind good. My Strike dog I couldn't sale even if I had to. He's not 2 yrs old yet and has come along way in the year I have had him. Can't remember the last time he trashed. Ran thru a heard of deer and bayed up a couple hogs. He really ain't no super dog but if they are out there with in the mile he's gonna find them. Just an early starter and quick finisher I couldn't ask for more but I don't think $3,000 could touch him. Hard to let go of dogs you raise and train if they turn out like you like.

I have a hard time thinkin' I'd give $1,000 for a "finished" dog. Just solely on the idea that someone else trained the dog to their "liking" that I may not like what he does. I don't like a dog to make a peep until lookin' at a hog so If i'm lookin' at a "finished" dog that my yip if hog breaks. The dog may be worth $1,000 and consistant hog finding and catching machine but I'd have a hard time to give $1k for a dog that has a super minor flaw. I'd rather just pick them up and raise them and train them myself. A lot more satisfaction when a dog you train does well and in my opinion is priceless.

Just a few thoughts.