How to Get the Most Money for a Toy Poodle
- 1). Gather information on your dog’s pedigree. Make a copy of his registration with the American Kennel Club. Put together a family tree. Enlist the help of an expert who can give his opinion and document on paper that your dog is a purebred toy poodle. Then, put it all in a folder for future use.
- 2). Determine a price range. What is your dream figure? What is the lowest amount you will take for your toy poodle? Decide on the amount and stick to it.
- 3). Take your toy poodle to a pet groomer. Make sure it is one with an excellent reputation. Pay for a full-service treatment. Stress the fact that you are about to sell your toy poodle and he needs to look beautiful.
- 4). Get professional photos of your dog. Accessorize your dog with bows. Ask for photos from every angle. Make sure the photographer knows that the photos will be used to sell your dog.
- 5). Set up a web page on your toy poodle. The sole purpose is to tell the world he is for sale and highlight his good points. You can do it easily and for free through Squidoo.com. Be sure to put several pictures of him up in different poses.
- 6). Place him on a Website specializing in the sale of toy poodles. Toypoodlesforsale.com is one of those sites. They will help you set your price and get buyers.
- 7). Contact local poodle dealers. They may want to buy your dog. And, if they don’t, they can help you find the highest bidder for a fee.
- 8). Bring your poodle to dog shows. They are filled with dog lovers willing to pay full price for the right pooch. Make sure you let everyone who comes up to you know that your dog is up for sale.
- 9). Don’t take the first offer. Negotiate a figure that is within your range. Remember, you’ve put a lot of effort into your dog, so he is valuable.
