This is the only problem I have with the doodle vs. purebred thing. I don't think it's right to say that because they aren't "purebred" their not worth as much money. I understand that the reason so much money is being charged is because that's the animals sole purpose. But to me, any good dog, can cost any amount of money. My girl was an accident, a mutt, a heinz 57 and I would pay just as much for her than any purebred animal in the world.
Let's take away the term 'designer dog" and just use mutt. I don't think mutts are LESS valuable than purebred animals.