What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for?
I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.
Pets are best when you buy the cheap off brand versions. Purebred more often equals inbred and personally I don't want that generic headache as a pet ages.
I own and train hunting dogs for upland and waterfowl hunting. I've also done breeding in my younger days. Bloodlines absolutely matter. A puppy from National Champion bloodlines has a far, far better chance of being very good at his job. This goes for ANY working breed that is actually expected to work at their job in real life. And they cost a LOT of money to buy, train, and maintain. But these aren't foo-foo dogs bred strictly for looks either.
If all you need is a popcorn and movie and sleep on the bed pet, then it doesn't probably matter very much. Find a nice rescue - they need a home and love too.
You’re not wrong, my parents first child was a Labrador pup from a nationally known breeder (wedding gift from well-off uncle).
Dog had bird retrieval in his blood. Would often retrieve ducks that other dogs couldn’t find. Somehow came back with a live one once, thankfully the soft mouth trait was there as well and it flew off unharmed. Pup wasn’t too pleased they just let it go, but being a sporting huntsman isn’t trained into retrievers lol.
Very few dog owners have any reason for that type of hardwired instinct though.