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11-12-2010, 01:40 PM | #1 |
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| Im new and i needed help in buying my yorkie? Well theres this lady whos selling me a yorkie for $350 its a boy..and he's 10 weeks right now he weighs 4 lbs already and she said fully grown he should be about 7lbs however i wanted to buy a smaller puppy that adult size would be about 4lbs or 5lbs do you think theres any difference like pros and cons? thank you yours truly Ivana |
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11-12-2010, 02:15 PM | #2 |
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| Well, IMO, she isn't being honest with you. Look for a reputable breeder! Also, read the stickies at the top of the general forum. Good luck!
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11-12-2010, 02:33 PM | #3 |
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| I would suggest checking ytca.org for reputable breeders in your area. You need to buy your breeder first & you want to buy from a reputable & ethical breeder! Research any breeder, so you don't buy from a puppy mill or BYB! As pointed out, there are stickies that give good advice on what to look for. Keep in mind that a Yorkie that may seem in-expensive at the beginning could mean more money in vet bills if you don't buy from a good breeder! Good luck!
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11-12-2010, 02:41 PM | #4 |
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11-12-2010, 02:56 PM | #5 |
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| My boy was 4 pounds at 10 weeks. He's now 11 pounds at 6 months. It really is hard to estimate the weight but it sure sounds like he's going to be more than 7 pounds.
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11-12-2010, 03:01 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | My Rhett weighed 4 pounds at 10 weeks, he's 10 pounds now . I personally like the bigger guys, they just feel more "sturdy". But there is more than just size to take in to consideration when buying a yorkie. Is he AKC registered? Were his dam and sire certified prior to breeding? Does he come with a health guarantee? Has this breeder had any problems with the health of his line (liver shunts, LP, etc)? My guess is that at $350, the answer to the first 3 is a resounding NO.
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11-12-2010, 04:22 PM | #7 |
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| I bought my yorkie for 350 but he only weighed a pound when he was ready for me to get him. He is currently 6 months old and weighs 3 pounds. I thought that was a bit pricey but compared to other breeders around here it was reasonable.
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11-12-2010, 04:47 PM | #8 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! | If you want to estimate the wait of the yorkie I found this website with a growth chart that can be helpful. But keep in mind this is just a guide to help estimate the weight. YorkieInfoCenter | Yorkshire Terrier Growth Chart |
11-12-2010, 05:08 PM | #9 | |
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I would kill to have paid that price for my yorkies. | |
11-12-2010, 05:16 PM | #10 |
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| Well , I paid three fifty for my guy and he is AKC registered. I personally think he's just a very well rounded dog. He's had no r eal formal trainning. But he's the best thing ever. Has the best personality and is healthy. He oocassional will throw up, but otherwise is very healthy. I'm not knocking CKC registered dogs because they too could be very good dogs from reputable breeders. I think alot of people go to that registration because it is cheaper. But my understanding that the AKC breeders do get inspected. ( I think) But If I understood your post, you were more interested in a smaller yorkie at 4/5 pounds at adult age. My opinnion I'd not worry with a "smaller guy". I think sometimes the smaller they get the "CHANCE" for them to be more sicker and more fragile. This doesn't mean those with guys that small are unhealthy. But I'd aim for what would be "normal average size" I wouldn't really aim to get a smaller than "average" size. Just my thoughts. Feel good about a bigger guy too. :O) |
11-12-2010, 05:54 PM | #11 |
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| The rough guide is to double the weight at 12 weeks, so I guess this puppy will end up to be at least 10 pounds. The standard is under 7 pounds. For $350, I'm sure his weight will not be the only thing that is not standard about this guy. Why not just adopt a rescue rather than putting money into the pockets of a backyard breeder? |
11-12-2010, 06:25 PM | #12 |
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| Sounds to me like you are involved with the wrong type of breeder. Have you thought at all about a rescue dog? You probably are not getting any kind of health gurantee with this puppy and chances are you will end up paying more for vet bills in the long run. You really should check into rescues. Look at pet finder they often have some sweet yorkies on their site. Please make sure you are not buying from a puppy mill, we all need to do what we can to stop these, not support them |
11-12-2010, 06:30 PM | #13 | |
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11-13-2010, 06:28 AM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ky
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| waht about this ladys post constitutes a bad breeder? Because the sizing prediction seems off? I'm sure there are bad breeders out there and one should take responsible measures I guess to check thier breeder out. But I don't think a lower priced yorkie constitutes a bad breeder. I think the price ranges lower sometimes from different locations. Could price be a sign of something sure, when you see these being sold for two hundred and lower , I 'm sure they are sometimes breed to death yorkies that people don't want anymore and have to move them out to bring new ones in for breeding. That , I don't like and is one reason why I chose not to breed mine and got him neutered. But to me, What I think is more the issue is the fact that she wants a lower weighted dog. You read on here and everywhere about a vast range of weights from super small to way over ten pounds. Id set to seek out one thats on target to be average by the standered.I'd read up on the standards of what yorkies are expected to be etc... and use that to pick out a dog. Not seek to get one smaller than ave or bigger than average. NOt that those guys don't need loved to. They all deserved to be caredful properly. I'd probably stick w AKC if possible because I think they tend to be more pickier about what they allow and I feel you might have better chances of better breeders that way. (not bashing those w ckc babies) My gal I got mine from told me that alot of breeders was switching to ckc because its cheaper registration but I believe I'd want to buy from an AKC breeder. I thought I wanted a tea cup dog too when I was looking for my baby,I thought the smaller the better but when I started reading up on it, I feel they're bread to be novelty dogs for the cute size and tend to be way pricier but with more health problems. Seek out one thats on target to be "average" and the norm. I havent seen these "BIG" yorkies in person but is it that thier whole stature and structure is big or just thier weights? I wonder. I would just seek out one not too big , and not too little and 350 price doesn't mean you're getting a bum dog. Sure didn't in my case. |
11-13-2010, 06:39 AM | #15 |
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| I would recommend doing more research. I agree with the posts that say this does sound a little off, but lets give the breeder the benefit of the doubt first... hey at least they're not breeding "teacups". I paid 1600 for my dog and that was the cheapest I could find in my area. That being said the post which stated pricing ranges in different areas is correct. Maybe the breeder is in financial troubles and just can't ask those big prices. Let's be fair. Here are some questions to ask: -any signs of previous health issues? -how long have they been breeding? -Why do they breed bigger yorkies? The answer to this may be as simple as she tried to breed smaller dogs and got caught with a bunch of C-section dogs, maybe she just hasn't found the perfect mix? Also look at how many questions they ask you. A good breeder makes sure their dogs all wind up in good homes. The posts on how to find a good breeder will definitely help you determine whether this person is a bad breeder, or if there are other reasons for the low price and big size. Maybe she was trying a new blood-line and the pups turned out to be too big. In my opinion a breeder who produces something that isn't within breed standards should never expect to get a huge price for those dogs, (unless they are the ill-advised teacup produces ... ugh). Please let us know how you make out, I'm interested to hear how the breeder responds to more questions. I hope it all works out, and if not then I'm sure someone on here will help you find the perfect baby to add to your family.
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