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hargraves05 · 01-30-2010, 08:39 AM

OK I need help I am having people ask me "How Much are you going to sell them for?"..I do not know what i should do. The sire is 6 lbs and my dam is 6 lbs but the sires father was smaller than that. yes I know I still have six weeks to go but i need some help. I have three females and two males. I paid $800.00 for my Dixie.

jackson25 · 01-30-2010, 08:45 AM

That is a tough question. Depends on many factors. AKC, Champions, Bloodline, I don't agree with size. Standard is under 7lbs, so even if one is smaller, price should be the same. I price mine according to pedigree.

hargraves05 · 01-30-2010, 08:59 AM

Ok they are both AKC registered the father has one champion is his background.

jackson25 · 01-30-2010, 09:04 AM

I pm'd you a little information

ddj2 · 01-31-2010, 03:46 PM

I was wondering the same thing? My little girl is 7 lbs. and the dad is 3. No champions in background yet. The only different factor in my babies is that the mom and I think all these babies will have a deep red head, not the blond or golden heads. Any way just wondering what all the factors are that you consider before pricing your babies? I have many weeks to figure this out as my babies are only 5 days old

WalnutHill · 01-31-2010, 10:04 PM

Interesting topic.

YorkieRose · 02-01-2010, 04:55 PM

If you are selling pets from Yorkies with a pet pedigree, you have to basically go with area prices. If local pet breeders are asking $500 or $700 and you ask $1000/$1500, I doubt you will get buyers...it is whatever the average area price is for pets. Perhaps, if you keep them longer then what I see in the paper (8 weeks)...say 12 to 16 weeks, you can add more for vets fees.

If a breeder has pet pups from their champion lines..and I mean champions in the second gen...puppy being the first generation, they already know the average price among breeders.

topknot · 02-02-2010, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

If you are selling pets from Yorkies with a pet pedigree, you have to basically go with area prices. If local pet breeders are asking $500 or $700 and you ask $1000/$1500, I doubt you will get buyers...it is whatever the average area price is for pets. Perhaps, if you keep them longer then what I see in the paper (8 weeks)...say 12 to 16 weeks, you can add more for vets fees.

If a breeder has pet pups from their champion lines..and I mean champions in the second gen...puppy being the first generation, they already know the average price among breeders.

I agree with you too Pat. And...If there are any champion dogs beyond the 3rd generation (beyond grandparents) they really do not make the pups better. The champions are so far back they really do not contribute much of a benefit if any.

I would also check the quality of the pups. You could have pet pups/parents that are cute and look like yorkies with no problems. And then there are pet pups that are going to grow up not cute, or over sized, or terrier coat texture, or have big ears, etc.... If nice I would go by what the pet price is in your area and then if the pups are not going to be that nice, or oversized, or have a problem (over bite, etc..) I would reduce the price from there depending on the problem. So the further they are from the standard, I would reduce price. You could also go on some go-sees - Check out the pups of other pet breeders in your area and see. Just be careful when you come back home - you do not want to bring their germs into your home.

YorkieRose · 02-02-2010, 06:49 AM

I would also check the quality of the pups. You could have pet pups/parents that are cute and look like yorkies with no problems. And then there are pet pups that are going to grow up not cute, or over sized, or terrier coat texture, or have big ears, etc.... If nice I would go by what the pet price is in your area and then if the pups are not going to be that nice, or oversized, or have a problem (over bite, etc..) I would reduce the price from there depending on the problem. So the further they are from the standard, I would reduce price. You could also go on some go-sees - Check out the pups of other pet breeders in your area and see. Just be careful when you come back home - you do not want to bring their germs into your home.[/QUOT

The average pet buyer does not recognize quality..it is a simple fact. People "look" with their hearts..a pup can be oversized, ear flopped and under bite..and they will think it looks just as nice as a champion line pup..and that is good, because all pups deserve a great home.
Most pet buyers say.."ALL YORKIE PUPPIES LOOK THE SAME TO ME"...and I understand that...99% Rottie, Boxer, Spaniel, Doxie etc pups like similiar to me too...

topknot · 02-02-2010, 07:23 AM

JMO - Yes, most pet buyers do not look at the standard nor know the difference of yorkie puppies, but the breeder should know better. Many pet breeders do not know and breed thinking that their own pet is so cute, so lets breed her/him. When they should be learning quality and know the difference. It is a learning curve that they (both breeders and buyers) need to go through. I agree all pets deserve a great home, but buyers should not have to pay as much if the pup is not as nice. I too had to learned when I got my first yorkie - many moons ago, 1970s. I then learned about the standard and the breed and all aspects of yorkshire terriers due to my interest in the breed.

The OP question was how much to charge - I think/hope she is researching and learning to make sure she sets her price at what the best price should be for her pups based on what quality they are. She is hopefully trying to be fair to the consumer - pet buyer and also fair to her.

I also have to add - don't yorkie pups look just like Rottie pups when born just that yorkies are smaller! When you - (Pat) mention Rotties, this is what it made me think of.

colormyyorkie · 02-02-2010, 07:27 AM

Hi Guys I am a new member and saw this post and thought it was very interesting. I moved up to TN from Fl. I have a Female AKC with Championships in her 1st 3 lines. on both sides Sir and Dam. When I was in Florida I was getting $ 1,000.00 Male and $ 1,500.00 Female BUT Here in TN most of the people dont care about papers at all. I have seen them in the paper here for $ 350.00 to $ 600.00! and they dont care if the puppy is CKC or AKC????? It makes it very hard to sell a quality puppy for what it is worth. Most of my puppies go back to Florida. I think you really need to be careful sometimes as to how low of a price you make the puppies. If people arent willing to pay for a quality pet, How do you know if they are good for your puppy? So I agree you need to go with the area, But I also agree that you need to not make the price so low that just anyone can buy them? I dont believe in shipping my puppies, so If I get someone in Florida that wants my puppies and I can sell at least 2, I drive them to Florida, That way I see who is getting my babies and it gives my the chance to visit family. ( Just my opinion)

topknot · 02-02-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by colormyyorkie

Hi Guys I am a new member and saw this post and thought it was very interesting. I moved up to TN from Fl. I have a Female AKC with Championships in her 1st 3 lines. on both sides Sir and Dam. When I was in Florida I was getting $ 1,000.00 Male and $ 1,500.00 Female BUT Here in TN most of the people dont care about papers at all. I have seen them in the paper here for $ 350.00 to $ 600.00! and they dont care if the puppy is CKC or AKC????? It makes it very hard to sell a quality puppy for what it is worth. Most of my puppies go back to Florida. I think you really need to be careful sometimes as to how low of a price you make the puppies. If people arent willing to pay for a quality pet, How do you know if they are good for your puppy? So I agree you need to go with the area, But I also agree that you need to not make the price so low that just anyone can buy them? I dont believe in shipping my puppies, so If I get someone in Florida that wants my puppies and I can sell at least 2, I drive them to Florida, That way I see who is getting my babies and it gives my the chance to visit family. ( Just my opinion)

JMO - many of the pups that low are usually from puppymillers or BYB. These breeders are just breeding as fast as they can and do not do testing on their dogs nor give care to the pups or parents as much as they could, thus keeping prices low. Buyers must educate themselves so they know what they are buying and remember this is a long time investment that can last 15 years. If you divide the price by the life of the pup - cost is not as much. If the buyer does not do their research and bargin shop - they usually will pay more in the end with vet cost or worse - loose their pup. And not everyone should have a puppy just because they can put down a few bucks. The breeder needs to make sure the new owner can give the best care to this puppy.

colormyyorkie · 02-02-2010, 08:22 AM

I totally agree. I am so amazed that people will sell yorkies that cheap. that is a insult to the Yorkie breed. I have only sold 1 yorkie in TN and that one went for $ 800.00 to a Dr. for his neice for Christmas. I will not sell my babies that cheap. quality breed, Quality price equals Quality owner. I went looking for a Yorkie female here in Tn and ran into a HUGE Puppymill. They had all the puppies of SEVERAL different breeds in cages 10by10 at least 5 to a cage. The parents of the puppies were no where to be found. when I asked the young kid that showed us the puppies if I could see the mommy, He said o.k. and walked into a back section of the shop, I peaked thru the door and saw at least a hundred or more of crates piled 3 high with DOGS IN THEM! But here is the scarest thing. I was going to report it to the Animal Control for that city and guess what THEY ARE RUNNING THIS PUPPYMILL. I cant seem to get anyone in that town to listen to me. I was so shocked to find out it was run by the animal control in the city. I have tried to contact the news, humane society, etc... Noone in that town wants to here it. My vet said they have had several puppies come in that were sick or died from this place. Does anyone have a suggestion. sorry to change the subject, you just got me on a roll lol

Vwitscher · 02-03-2010, 12:12 PM

As far as pricing, I agree with most of what everyone has said and the only thing I can add is not to say any price until you are ready to sell them. If someone asks before I am ready to sell, I tell them to call me back (calculate how long until the pups are at least 12 weeks) when they are old enough to go to their new home. I try to keep lists of people that are interested and call them back but I've found around me most people don't want to wait and have already found another puppy.

01-30-2010, 08:39 AM	#1
hargraves05 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hardin, TX, United States Posts: 23	How much??? OK I need help I am having people ask me "How Much are you going to sell them for?"..I do not know what i should do. The sire is 6 lbs and my dam is 6 lbs but the sires father was smaller than that. yes I know I still have six weeks to go but i need some help. I have three females and two males. I paid $800.00 for my Dixie. __________________ Tabatha and Dixie

01-30-2010, 08:45 AM	#2
jackson25 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Quincy, IL Posts: 3,668	That is a tough question. Depends on many factors. AKC, Champions, Bloodline, I don't agree with size. Standard is under 7lbs, so even if one is smaller, price should be the same. I price mine according to pedigree. __________________ Mary JacksonGracieTuckerRosey BentleyAbigayle

01-30-2010, 08:59 AM	#3
hargraves05 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hardin, TX, United States Posts: 23	Akc Ok they are both AKC registered the father has one champion is his background. __________________ Tabatha and Dixie

01-30-2010, 09:04 AM	#4
jackson25 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Quincy, IL Posts: 3,668	I pm'd you a little information __________________ Mary JacksonGracieTuckerRosey BentleyAbigayle

01-31-2010, 10:04 PM	#6
WalnutHill ♥ Catherine My Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,354 Blog Entries: 15	Interesting topic. __________________ Yorkie Splash ~ Yorkie shampoo Use the code ytdiscount at checkout for 10% off your purchase

01-31-2010, 03:46 PM	#5
ddj2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern, CA Posts: 119	I was wondering the same thing? My little girl is 7 lbs. and the dad is 3. No champions in background yet. The only different factor in my babies is that the mom and I think all these babies will have a deep red head, not the blond or golden heads. Any way just wondering what all the factors are that you consider before pricing your babies? I have many weeks to figure this out as my babies are only 5 days old

02-01-2010, 04:55 PM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	If you are selling pets from Yorkies with a pet pedigree, you have to basically go with area prices. If local pet breeders are asking $500 or $700 and you ask $1000/$1500, I doubt you will get buyers...it is whatever the average area price is for pets. Perhaps, if you keep them longer then what I see in the paper (8 weeks)...say 12 to 16 weeks, you can add more for vets fees. If a breeder has pet pups from their champion lines..and I mean champions in the second gen...puppy being the first generation, they already know the average price among breeders.

02-02-2010, 06:49 AM	#9
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	I would also check the quality of the pups. You could have pet pups/parents that are cute and look like yorkies with no problems. And then there are pet pups that are going to grow up not cute, or over sized, or terrier coat texture, or have big ears, etc.... If nice I would go by what the pet price is in your area and then if the pups are not going to be that nice, or oversized, or have a problem (over bite, etc..) I would reduce the price from there depending on the problem. So the further they are from the standard, I would reduce price. You could also go on some go-sees - Check out the pups of other pet breeders in your area and see. Just be careful when you come back home - you do not want to bring their germs into your home.[/QUOT The average pet buyer does not recognize quality..it is a simple fact. People "look" with their hearts..a pup can be oversized, ear flopped and under bite..and they will think it looks just as nice as a champion line pup..and that is good, because all pups deserve a great home. Most pet buyers say.."ALL YORKIE PUPPIES LOOK THE SAME TO ME"...and I understand that...99% Rottie, Boxer, Spaniel, Doxie etc pups like similiar to me too...

02-02-2010, 07:23 AM	#10
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	JMO - Yes, most pet buyers do not look at the standard nor know the difference of yorkie puppies, but the breeder should know better. Many pet breeders do not know and breed thinking that their own pet is so cute, so lets breed her/him. When they should be learning quality and know the difference. It is a learning curve that they (both breeders and buyers) need to go through. I agree all pets deserve a great home, but buyers should not have to pay as much if the pup is not as nice. I too had to learned when I got my first yorkie - many moons ago, 1970s. I then learned about the standard and the breed and all aspects of yorkshire terriers due to my interest in the breed. The OP question was how much to charge - I think/hope she is researching and learning to make sure she sets her price at what the best price should be for her pups based on what quality they are. She is hopefully trying to be fair to the consumer - pet buyer and also fair to her. I also have to add - don't yorkie pups look just like Rottie pups when born just that yorkies are smaller! When you - (Pat) mention Rotties, this is what it made me think of. Last edited by topknot; 02-02-2010 at 07:24 AM.

02-02-2010, 07:27 AM	#11
colormyyorkie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greeneville TN U.S.A. Posts: 21	Hi Guys I am a new member and saw this post and thought it was very interesting. I moved up to TN from Fl. I have a Female AKC with Championships in her 1st 3 lines. on both sides Sir and Dam. When I was in Florida I was getting $ 1,000.00 Male and $ 1,500.00 Female BUT Here in TN most of the people dont care about papers at all. I have seen them in the paper here for $ 350.00 to $ 600.00! and they dont care if the puppy is CKC or AKC????? It makes it very hard to sell a quality puppy for what it is worth. Most of my puppies go back to Florida. I think you really need to be careful sometimes as to how low of a price you make the puppies. If people arent willing to pay for a quality pet, How do you know if they are good for your puppy? So I agree you need to go with the area, But I also agree that you need to not make the price so low that just anyone can buy them? I dont believe in shipping my puppies, so If I get someone in Florida that wants my puppies and I can sell at least 2, I drive them to Florida, That way I see who is getting my babies and it gives my the chance to visit family. ( Just my opinion)

02-02-2010, 08:22 AM	#13
colormyyorkie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greeneville TN U.S.A. Posts: 21	I totally agree. I am so amazed that people will sell yorkies that cheap. that is a insult to the Yorkie breed. I have only sold 1 yorkie in TN and that one went for $ 800.00 to a Dr. for his neice for Christmas. I will not sell my babies that cheap. quality breed, Quality price equals Quality owner. I went looking for a Yorkie female here in Tn and ran into a HUGE Puppymill. They had all the puppies of SEVERAL different breeds in cages 10by10 at least 5 to a cage. The parents of the puppies were no where to be found. when I asked the young kid that showed us the puppies if I could see the mommy, He said o.k. and walked into a back section of the shop, I peaked thru the door and saw at least a hundred or more of crates piled 3 high with DOGS IN THEM! But here is the scarest thing. I was going to report it to the Animal Control for that city and guess what THEY ARE RUNNING THIS PUPPYMILL. I cant seem to get anyone in that town to listen to me. I was so shocked to find out it was run by the animal control in the city. I have tried to contact the news, humane society, etc... Noone in that town wants to here it. My vet said they have had several puppies come in that were sick or died from this place. Does anyone have a suggestion. sorry to change the subject, you just got me on a roll lol

02-03-2010, 12:12 PM	#14
Vwitscher Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Temple GA Posts: 237	As far as pricing, I agree with most of what everyone has said and the only thing I can add is not to say any price until you are ready to sell them. If someone asks before I am ready to sell, I tell them to call me back (calculate how long until the pups are at least 12 weeks) when they are old enough to go to their new home. I try to keep lists of people that are interested and call them back but I've found around me most people don't want to wait and have already found another puppy.