I feel that registration is needed to see the bloodline in the breed. The cost however, should be determined by the breeders expenses of that particular pup for sale. For example: Routine Vet checks (complete: xrays, bloodwork, dental, ears, MRI for purchaser records) to find genetic defects and should be done in stages of a pups 8 week growing period, shots, chipping, surgeries (cropping, toes). Registering fees with different registrations and the over all care and treatment of the pup. This is what the PURCHASER should be looking for and requesting when the price is set so high. If the breeder or kennel can't provide docuementation which warrants the price, then I would reconsider another breeder or kennel. The price should warrant the fees and care rather than the gene pool. Hope this information sheds some light on where the actual price is determined. A breeder or kennel should not eat the expense of keeping the breed going. With my particular kennel I provide potential buyers the exact expense that occurs with that pup from birth until purchased plus 400 dollars (to improve my kennel) which determines the total purchase price, kinda of like a receipt at a walmart. If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or visit www.MissourisFinestPitBulls.com Thank you for you time.