Would you pay $400 for a 'designer' puppy?

I think $400 dollars is way too much for a mutt with a fancy name. I would just adopt a pet from a shelter and save his or her life. Here the shelters just charge $25 for each pet you save. I don't think they put the pets to sleep that fast though. I've seen pets for adoption in local websites from last month that are still available until now. I plan to adopt aet when we move so my dacshund will have a partner. I hope the dog that I want will still be free by then. Her name is Lady. Unfortunately, I can't get her yet due to lack of space.