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SLK · 12-04-2007, 10:44 PM

Hi, Im new here, but I been trying to find a yorkie that I can afford for awhile now, and all I get are those west africa scams. I was wondering if anyone knows anybody thats selling a yorkie in range of $0-$300 in the Brandon- Tampa, FL area? PLS help me! I really need a yorkie!

Lillium · 12-04-2007, 10:49 PM

If you buy a Yorkie for that cheap then you run the risk of buying from a puppy mill or from a backyard breeder.

Your best bet is to save up some money, learn all you can about them and then buy one from a reputable breeder. That will potentially save you money in the future.

It's not only the cost to purchase the Yorkie in the first place, you also need to consider the usual Vet bills, food and any emergency visits to the vet the dog may have to make.

Ladymom · 12-05-2007, 03:45 AM

As Lillium said, you have to consider the cost of owning a dog over hopefully a fifteen year lifetime. If you are struggling with the purchase price, you are not financially ready for a dog.

Please do not make the mistake of buying a "bargain" puppy for a few hundred dollars. More than likely it will have inherited health problems that can run into the thousands to correct like liver disease, luxating patellas, to name a few.

Here is a sobering article about the cost of owning a dog. It's a pretty conservative estimate IMO.

http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1543

MyTrixie143 · 12-05-2007, 04:18 AM

You won't find a yorkie from a reputable breeder for $300. In fact it would be hard to find one for less than $1000 from a reputable breeder.
If you have money for vet bills and the care of a yorkie you should look into rescuing a yorkie. Other than that you will just have to save up money to get one. But there are a lot of adorable yorkie rescues out there who are in need of homes. Just make sure you get them from a reputable shelter or organization.

Here are some yorkies rescues looking for good homes in the Florida area.
http://search.petfinder.com/search/s...ip=Tampa%2C+FL
There are a lot of them and the adoption fee is usually around $200-$300. You have to send in an application to see if you will be approved to adopt.

Good luck with your search!!

SLK · 12-05-2007, 09:52 AM

Thanks for the replies, I know it was asking to much for that price. I just wanted to know just maybe their was one out there for that price. I did my research on Yorkies and I am fully aware on how to take care of them, and aware of vet bills... Thank you for your inputs!

MIZBROWN · 12-05-2007, 11:14 AM

I wish you the best of luck in your search... However, before this year, I wanted a Yorkie for over 10 years and I've never, ever seen a price that low for a true Yorkie. I do know that geographics matter, however, I just dont think is possible (JMO). As another stated, if your paying that price, I think you'd be compromising the quality of the dog. The best thing to do is save up your money and when the time is right, you'll be able to purchase the pup you desire. If your really want it, it will happen for you

SLK · 12-06-2007, 10:44 AM

Ive seen some yorkies in the area at pet stores, being sold for 650-800. Do you guys think thats a good amount for a good dog?

browniesmom622 · 12-06-2007, 11:01 AM

petstores get there puppies from puppymills if you willing to spend that much look for a breeder or rescue

Yorkiekids · 12-06-2007, 12:05 PM

There was someone selling Yorkies for about 350 in Florida about a month ago. You might want to check the Yorkies for sale ads.

my2boyz · 12-06-2007, 12:10 PM

Don't get discouraged...you'll find your Yorkie when the time is right. I bought my little male, Riley, in Florida and at 15 weeks he was only $500.00. My Riley is AKC registered, 4 pounds, silk coat and beautiful...they're out there.

SLK · 12-06-2007, 07:55 PM

thanks guys for your support, I really do hope I find the right yorkie for me... and also if you can keep a eye open for me, that will be great as well! (yorkiekids) yorkie ads? like where? you have a link. do you know if that person is still selling that yorkie? do u have their contact info ?

iloveYorkiesFL · 12-07-2007, 08:10 PM

Read this thread. $300 for the male... Male and Female in FL

Ines3185lyorkie · 12-08-2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLK

thanks guys for your support, I really do hope I find the right yorkie for me... and also if you can keep a eye open for me, that will be great as well! (yorkiekids) yorkie ads? like where? you have a link. do you know if that person is still selling that yorkie? do u have their contact info ?

Did you find a yorkie, yet?

Amy81 · 12-08-2007, 07:36 PM

Welcome to YT! good luck on your search!

SLK · 12-08-2007, 10:06 PM

(Ines3185lyorkie) No I haven't :-( Ive been looking everywhere the cheapest ones I can find are $650 and their either sold out or expecting in Jan.

(Amy81) Thank you, its harder than I thought it would be!

(iloveYorkiesFL) I read the thread and its says $650 each?

12-04-2007, 10:44 PM	#1
SLK Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida, Tampa Posts: 10	Really want a Yorkie Hi, Im new here, but I been trying to find a yorkie that I can afford for awhile now, and all I get are those west africa scams. I was wondering if anyone knows anybody thats selling a yorkie in range of $0-$300 in the Brandon- Tampa, FL area? PLS help me! I really need a yorkie!

12-04-2007, 10:49 PM	#2
Lillium Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 254	If you buy a Yorkie for that cheap then you run the risk of buying from a puppy mill or from a backyard breeder. Your best bet is to save up some money, learn all you can about them and then buy one from a reputable breeder. That will potentially save you money in the future. It's not only the cost to purchase the Yorkie in the first place, you also need to consider the usual Vet bills, food and any emergency visits to the vet the dog may have to make. __________________ Suzy's on Youtube! http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=misssuzycreamcheese

12-05-2007, 03:45 AM	#3
Ladymom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,969	As Lillium said, you have to consider the cost of owning a dog over hopefully a fifteen year lifetime. If you are struggling with the purchase price, you are not financially ready for a dog. Please do not make the mistake of buying a "bargain" puppy for a few hundred dollars. More than likely it will have inherited health problems that can run into the thousands to correct like liver disease, luxating patellas, to name a few. Here is a sobering article about the cost of owning a dog. It's a pretty conservative estimate IMO. http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1543 __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ High Quality Handmade Bows for the Pampered Pooch

12-05-2007, 04:18 AM	#4
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,929	You won't find a yorkie from a reputable breeder for $300. In fact it would be hard to find one for less than $1000 from a reputable breeder. If you have money for vet bills and the care of a yorkie you should look into rescuing a yorkie. Other than that you will just have to save up money to get one. But there are a lot of adorable yorkie rescues out there who are in need of homes. Just make sure you get them from a reputable shelter or organization. Here are some yorkies rescues looking for good homes in the Florida area. http://search.petfinder.com/search/s...ip=Tampa%2C+FL There are a lot of them and the adoption fee is usually around $200-$300. You have to send in an application to see if you will be approved to adopt. Good luck with your search!! __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey & the gang Destiny Scampers Harmony Brownie Buster Trixie~Sugar~Peppi~Daisy

12-05-2007, 11:14 AM	#6
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,927	I wish you the best of luck in your search... However, before this year, I wanted a Yorkie for over 10 years and I've never, ever seen a price that low for a true Yorkie. I do know that geographics matter, however, I just dont think is possible (JMO). As another stated, if your paying that price, I think you'd be compromising the quality of the dog. The best thing to do is save up your money and when the time is right, you'll be able to purchase the pup you desire. If your really want it, it will happen for you __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

12-05-2007, 09:52 AM	#5
SLK Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida, Tampa Posts: 10	Thanks for the replies, I know it was asking to much for that price. I just wanted to know just maybe their was one out there for that price. I did my research on Yorkies and I am fully aware on how to take care of them, and aware of vet bills... Thank you for your inputs!

12-06-2007, 10:44 AM	#7
SLK Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida, Tampa Posts: 10	Ive seen some yorkies in the area at pet stores, being sold for 650-800. Do you guys think thats a good amount for a good dog?

12-06-2007, 11:01 AM	#8
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New york Posts: 8,834 Blog Entries: 2	petstores get there puppies from puppymills if you willing to spend that much look for a breeder or rescue __________________ Lenora Brownie- Kayko- Austin We Love our Yt Angel! “A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such”

12-06-2007, 12:05 PM	#9
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,145	There was someone selling Yorkies for about 350 in Florida about a month ago. You might want to check the Yorkies for sale ads. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

12-06-2007, 12:10 PM	#10
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,711	Don't get discouraged...you'll find your Yorkie when the time is right. I bought my little male, Riley, in Florida and at 15 weeks he was only $500.00. My Riley is AKC registered, 4 pounds, silk coat and beautiful...they're out there.

12-06-2007, 07:55 PM	#11
SLK Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida, Tampa Posts: 10	thanks guys for your support, I really do hope I find the right yorkie for me... and also if you can keep a eye open for me, that will be great as well! (yorkiekids) yorkie ads? like where? you have a link. do you know if that person is still selling that yorkie? do u have their contact info ?

12-07-2007, 08:10 PM	#12
iloveYorkiesFL YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hot & Sunny Florida Posts: 392 Blog Entries: 2	Read this thread. $300 for the male... Male and Female in FL __________________ Natasha Breeding is a privilege NOT a right!

12-08-2007, 07:36 PM	#14
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,524	Welcome to YT! good luck on your search!

12-08-2007, 10:06 PM	#15
SLK Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida, Tampa Posts: 10	(Ines3185lyorkie) No I haven't :-( Ive been looking everywhere the cheapest ones I can find are $650 and their either sold out or expecting in Jan. (Amy81) Thank you, its harder than I thought it would be! (iloveYorkiesFL) I read the thread and its says $650 each?