i'm desperate

[libby]

i'm having a hard time just finding a yorkie in TN

can someone answer a few questions for me?


how much should i expect to pay? how do they determine the cost?
she doesn't have to be a perfect show dog.
are you going to pay more for her if you are wanting to show her and less for a pet?
i want a registered female yorkie for a pet that has the typical yorkie traits tan hair around her face, sweet little eyes etc.

i never would've thought it would be this hard

any help finding my baby would be appreciated

thanks

[My2Furbabies]

I live in Ashland MS and already have one yorkie! I just started looking about 2 months ago and found a breeder in AR who is really great! I looked in the Memphis Commericial Appeal. I am paying $700.00 for my female and I paid $600.00 for the one I already own! But the highest I have seen is 850.00 for them!

[Julz]

Sorry that I am of no help to you....I am from PA. Prices vary in different locations. Usually a person will charge around $150-$200 for shipping one to you. I have absolutely no experience in shipping animals and will be of no help to you there either. Makes you wonder why I posted . I just want to say take your time, look around and educate yourself on the breed and what to look for and warning signs that say "AVOID AT ALL COSTS". Yorkie Talk threads will help you with this. Good luck and I hope you find your wonderful little companion!

[libby]

thank you for your reply i just needed some idea
that's what I was expecting to pay but i have seen some that are 1200-2500 is that a show dog?
so it's got me wondering the difference in the dogs. i mean i want a purebred yorkie but she doesn't have to come from champions.
and i definitely won't pay $1200-2500 for a pet.

thanks again

[Julz]

Around here about $1,000 is the norm. I'll tell you what, let me see what I can find for you...

[mmyorkies]

Where in Tenn are you. I know a breeder in Murfeesbourgh that shows and I believe she also has some pet pups now and then, and if she does not have one, she may know of someone else in TN that does.

[cajungal]

Don't worry. It will happen. Try posting an ad in your local paper or online. I went to Louisiana Classifieds and placed an ad. I thought I was never going to be able to find a yorkie around my area. My mom and I are the type that only drive within our own area. Don't feel comfortable driving in big cities or places we don't know. So, we were very limited. I found a breeder within a 5 mile range of my own home! Our possible puppy is due to be born tomorrow. We found this lady by word of mouth and not the internet. She has 4 litters of puppies due. She breeds yorkies and Maltese. One litter is due tomorrow and one on Friday. And 2 more litters are due in January. Her prices start at $800 and go on up depending on size, etc... I know Louisiana is quite a drive from Tennessee though. We live an hour southwest of New Orleans. I wish I could help out. I am glad I found yorkie talk. I have been hooked ever since I found this site. Really nice and helpful folks here.

[libby]

i'm in west TN

oh gosh, here i go obsessing again.

i guess what i'm saying is would i be getting less of a dog for 800.00 versus
1200.00?i think that's what is making me crazy.does that make any sense at all? i want my baby to be healthy and to look like a yorkie.

thank you

[cajungal]

No, it all depends on the person and what they charge. Every person is different. We paid $400 for my yorkie in 1992. I have been searching for my new yorkie around August, and I was a little bit surprized how much the prices went up. Most are charging $1500. If you are only looking for a pet and not a show dog, then you can find one for around $800-900. It does not make them any less of a yorkie. The lady that we are possibly going with her prices do start at $800, but go up. So, we still don't know what our final price will be until the puppy is ready to go home. Our puppy is due to be born tomorrow but won't be ready to go home until around Valentines Day. We are just going to give her the deposit as soon as the puppies are born. So, she does not sell our puppy to someone else. You could go the vets around your town or even Petco and Petsmart and see what breeders are near your area. What is the furthest you are willing to drive? Some will ship, with a shipping cost of at least $250. But, personally, we did not want our puppy to be shipped to us. We wanted to see the puppy first before making our final decision.

[skatr45s]

Originally Posted by libby

i'm having a hard time just finding a yorkie in TN

can someone answer a few questions for me?


how much should i expect to pay? how do they determine the cost?
she doesn't have to be a perfect show dog.
are you going to pay more for her if you are wanting to show her and less for a pet?
i want a registered female yorkie for a pet that has the typical yorkie traits tan hair around her face, sweet little eyes etc.

i never would've thought it would be this hard

any help finding my baby would be appreciated

thanks

Well, our Yorkie (Tucker) costjust 850 so ours wasn't that expensive, but they can range up to at least 2000 so yeah, You cn expect to pay alot of money. But I don't know how they determine the price. And it does not matter if you show them or not. You still pay the same price. Unfortunatly thats all that I know. sry.

[ttreatsyorkies]

The cost is usually based on the pups size and pedigree. If you purchase from a breeder who is mostly selling pups that come from show dogs you will pay more. If they have champs in their line you will pay more. There are some pups out there that run pretty cheap, under $600. If you see those ask lots of questions and make sure the owner has done what is needed for that pup. Basically put a reasinable price to pay for a pet Yorkie that your just wanting love and play with you will pay $600-$1000. The smaller they are the more you pay, the better pedigree the more you pay. You can purchase a pet quality pup that has a good pedigree and that is why they are priced higher. It is not cheap to raise a healthy litter, so beware when you see them selling for cheap. There are some good breeders in Kentucky. Good Luck.

[shelbysmom]

A lot depends on where and who you are buying from. In CA the only Yorkies I have seen under $1000. are pet quality Yorkies from someone breeding 2 pets. That's a lot different than getting a Pet quality Yorkie from a Show breeder or an experienced fancier who has monitored their lines for years. Not judging just stating what I witnessed.

I realize price is important, just be sure you know what you are getting. Two puppies can look a lot alike and one can be $700 and another $2000. Many (most?) of us wouldn't know the difference until the Vet bills started coming in

good luck and please don't rush.

[libby]

ok here's an ad:

ckc registered F yorkie, very small $600.00

would you stay away from that?very small?

or would that be ok as long as the parents were on site? shots? and other factors

i think maybe the research has made me a little skeptical.
i feel like i have to pay alot for her or i'm going to get a unhealthy yorkie that isn't going to turn out looking like a yorkie at all.

[shelbysmom]

Originally Posted by libby

ok here's an ad:

ckc registered F yorkie, very small $600.00

would you stay away from that?very small?

or would that be ok as long as the parents were on site? shots? and other factors

i think maybe the research has made me a little skeptical.
i feel like i have to pay alot for her or i'm going to get a unhealthy yorkie that isn't going to turn out looking like a yorkie at all.

someone else will have to explain ckc registration. AKC is more acceptable here. I would want to ask this person several questions before seeing this pup. It's too hard to walk away from a warm puppy. Parents on site is always a selling point but you need to know what you are looking at. Mom's fur may be cut short so getting an idea of color might be hard.

Help me folks, what should she ask?

How long have you been breeding? Where did you get the parents? How many litters has mom had? Any c-sections?

How old? What age can I bring her home? Do you have any healthy guarantee or a vet check?

what else?

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by libby

i'm having a hard time just finding a yorkie in TN

can someone answer a few questions for me?


how much should i expect to pay? how do they determine the cost?
she doesn't have to be a perfect show dog.
are you going to pay more for her if you are wanting to show her and less for a pet?
i want a registered female yorkie for a pet that has the typical yorkie traits tan hair around her face, sweet little eyes etc.

i never would've thought it would be this hard

any help finding my baby would be appreciated

thanks

Go to www.yorkievalley.com She is in Clevland Tennessee. she has the prettist little girl named Lilly on her site for sale for 700. pet only. She has other puppies and more due. her name is Tammy. Or you can email her at tammy@yorkievalley.com. She is a very nice lady. I emailed her last night and she answered right back.