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amyxo24 · 05-31-2007, 04:19 PM

hi i live in corpus christi, texas and i have been searching for a tiny or a teacup yorkie for quite some time. i am trying to find one before june 13th because that is my best friend's birthday. i have not had any luck finding a reasonable priced yorkie in south texas. please let me know if you know anyone available selling a yorkie in south texas! thanks.

Mueyinter · 05-31-2007, 04:38 PM

What do you consider reasonably priced?

amyxo24 · 05-31-2007, 06:24 PM

$500-$800

Anna Banana · 05-31-2007, 08:16 PM

I'm not sure about the price of yorkies in Texas, but I know here in Cali, that price is nearly impossible.

vincerulz · 06-01-2007, 01:58 AM

I too, live in the Corpus area, and was looking to purchase a yorkie. It seems there are so few in the So. tx area, but i did find one, her name is ruth aguirre, and she was willing to hold a pup for me until i got back to tx (i am currently visiting my sister in Maryland). but i decided to wait until her next litter, in a year, since i know this year is going to be extremely tough (i graduate in the spring--college not high school

). Have not heard anything about her, but i did get her off the akc.org website. she was asking about 800 dollars for a pup and she has some available right now. if you go to akc website you can find her info...i hope this helps.

oh also if you go to ytca.org website there is a breeder there listed in the corpus area. sorry, but i did not contact this breeder

Good Luck!!!

eaglez28 · 06-01-2007, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by amyxo24

hi i live in corpus christi, texas and i have been searching for a tiny or a teacup yorkie for quite some time. i am trying to find one before june 13th because that is my best friend's birthday. i have not had any luck finding a reasonable priced yorkie in south texas. please let me know if you know anyone available selling a yorkie in south texas! thanks.

I have a 5 wk old Male for $800.
Will let him go to his new home in 3 wks at 8 wks old.
I live in Houma, LA on the Coast line about 50 miles south of New Orleans.

vincerulz · 06-01-2007, 09:24 AM

i sent you a personal message. i did find a breeder in corpus, she has some pups available now and is asking 800 for them. i got her name off the akc.org website, so i don't know much about her.

fufufashions · 06-04-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vincerulz

I too, live in the Corpus area, and was looking to purchase a yorkie. It seems there are so few in the So. tx area, but i did find one, her name is ruth aguirre, and she was willing to hold a pup for me until i got back to tx (i am currently visiting my sister in Maryland). but i decided to wait until her next litter, in a year, since i know this year is going to be extremely tough (i graduate in the spring--college not high school

). Have not heard anything about her, but i did get her off the akc.org website. she was asking about 800 dollars for a pup and she has some available right now. if you go to akc website you can find her info...i hope this helps.

oh also if you go to ytca.org website there is a breeder there listed in the corpus area. sorry, but i did not contact this breeder

Good Luck!!!

don't know if you are still in MD but there is a yorkie girl (11 months old) for sale there. Wouldn't that be cool to pick her up and bring her home??
Here is the thread if you are interested.
beautiful 11 mth. old female yorkie
...Linda

red98vett · 06-04-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by amyxo24

hi i live in corpus christi, texas and i have been searching for a tiny or a teacup yorkie for quite some time. i am trying to find one before june 13th because that is my best friend's birthday. i have not had any luck finding a reasonable priced yorkie in south texas. please let me know if you know anyone available selling a yorkie in south texas! thanks.

just to help you in your search - there really isn't any such thing as a 'teacup' - please watch the breeders who use it - they usually ask for alot more money and in many cases it's nothing but a selling tool..there's such a fad going on with tiny dogs right now and you should go in with your eyes open.....good luck

tegamom1 · 06-04-2007, 04:06 PM

Also a Yorkie puppy should stay with their mother till at least 10 weeks old. 12 weeks, even better. Try http://www.ytca.org/ there are many good, reputable breeders listed there. Finding a good healthy puppy is worth the time it takes. Also, go see where the puppy comes from. Visit the home and the parents and ask lots of questions! Good luck in your search!

vincerulz · 06-05-2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fufufashions

don't know if you are still in MD but there is a yorkie girl (11 months old) for sale there. Wouldn't that be cool to pick her up and bring her home??
Here is the thread if you are interested.
beautiful 11 mth. old female yorkie
...Linda

I am still in Maryland, but have decided to wait until the breeder I contacted in Corpus has another litter, in about another year. That is right about the time that I graduate. Plus, I was finding it very hard to find an airline that would let small animals ride in the cabin of planes, and I don't know how the baby would react. Personally, I hate flying, ears popping and what not, imagine how it is for them. My sister is getting her baby in a couple of weeks, so it would be kinda hard to train two at the same time. Thanks for the heads up though.
I got my sis, into this YT thing and we visit it daily. There is so much helpful info, more than what you could find in any book. Dexter will be so grateful!!!

Thanks!!!

Mueyinter · 06-05-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by amyxo24

hi i live in corpus christi, texas and i have been searching for a tiny or a teacup yorkie for quite some time. i am trying to find one before june 13th because that is my best friend's birthday. i have not had any luck finding a reasonable priced yorkie in south texas. please let me know if you know anyone available selling a yorkie in south texas! thanks.

Welcome to YT!~ I dont think that getting someone a living creature as a gift is the best of ideas. I know your heart is in the right place, but perhaps you're going about it the wrong way. I think it's very thoughtful that you want to help your friend find a puppy as a birthday gift, but it might not be the look, personality your friend is looking for. Perhaps you can design/make a pretty voucher for her (kinda like those Valentine's Day coupon books) saying that you'll contribute up to $800 to the cost of her Yorkie as a gift. That way she'll know your wonderful intentions. And maybe you guys can go puppy searching together. It would be better for your friend to pick it out themselves.

Good luck on your search.

Nena2007 · 06-10-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fufufashions

don't know if you are still in MD but there is a yorkie girl (11 months old) for sale there. Wouldn't that be cool to pick her up and bring her home??
Here is the thread if you are interested.
beautiful 11 mth. old female yorkie
...Linda

You are in Sugar Land? I live in Richmond and work in New Territory

Where on earth did you get your babies? Finding a good breeder has been SO impossible for me! I would love to get a reference from you!!

fufufashions · 06-10-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nena2007

You are in Sugar Land? I live in Richmond and work in New Territory

Where on earth did you get your babies? Finding a good breeder has been SO impossible for me! I would love to get a reference from you!!

Hi Neighbor! I'll send you a PM.

jazzygirl · 06-10-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

just to help you in your search - there really isn't any such thing as a 'teacup' - please watch the breeders who use it - they usually ask for alot more money and in many cases it's nothing but a selling tool..there's such a fad going on with tiny dogs right now and you should go in with your eyes open.....good luck

red98vett is correct. There is no such thing as an acknowledged/recognized teacup Yorkie. However there are breeders that consistently have litters with tinies. Trying to find a honest, reputable breeder who has tiny Yorkies is not easy, believe me! And if you are lucky enough to find a reputable and caring breeder that has tiny Yorkie pups, be prepared to spend quite a bit more than $500.00-$800.00.
I know there are those that feel very strongly about either breeders or buyers of Yorkies that are under 5 lbs, And that is totally their right to express their opinion. However there are quite a few people who want a tiny Yorkie. I really can not see how this preference is any different from someone wanting any other breed of dog with certain characteristics, weight etc. The weight and size of the "acceptable" Yorkshire Terrier has varied and changed over the years.
I have 2 precious Yorkies which I love dearly. My oldest Yorkie (1 yo) is just at the 7 lb mark. I was definitly mislead and ripped off when I purchased her. My youngest Yorkie (almost 4 months old) is an adorable Yorkie puppy that will most probably not even reach 4 pounds. She is a Much better quality dog, that has parents that were carefully, thoughtfully and purposely bred. Overall you can not even begin to compare the 2 dogs. Size has nothing to do with it. One dog is clearly superior to the other. My older Yorkie,most likely was interbred and a puppymill pup. The difference in the 2 dogs goes far beyond their size difference.
I love all my animals equally. I could not even imagine life without my furbabies. Love them all to pieces! However I continue to see posts that consistently suggest that tiny/teacup, etc Yorkies are less healthy or stable than Yorkies over 5 lbs. I can honestly say this has not been my experience. I think it has all to do with the quality of breeder, not with the weight of the puppies.
But that is just my 2 cents worth and my experience.

PM me if you are interested in an excellent breeder who has beautiful tiny Yorkie pups. You could not ask for a more caring and reputable breeder.

05-31-2007, 04:19 PM	#1
amyxo24 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Corpus christi, texas Posts: 3	in desperate need of a yorkie-please read hi i live in corpus christi, texas and i have been searching for a tiny or a teacup yorkie for quite some time. i am trying to find one before june 13th because that is my best friend's birthday. i have not had any luck finding a reasonable priced yorkie in south texas. please let me know if you know anyone available selling a yorkie in south texas! thanks.

05-31-2007, 04:38 PM	#2
Mueyinter Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 942	What do you consider reasonably priced? __________________ Sango , Vash http://www.dogster.com/?180653 Sango's Dogster

05-31-2007, 08:16 PM	#4
Anna Banana YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,919	I'm not sure about the price of yorkies in Texas, but I know here in Cali, that price is nearly impossible. __________________ Anna and Wobie Anna: www.myspace.com/annababycxc Wobie: www.myspace.com/wobiebaby

06-01-2007, 01:58 AM	#5
vincerulz Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 17	a yorkie breeder in corpus I too, live in the Corpus area, and was looking to purchase a yorkie. It seems there are so few in the So. tx area, but i did find one, her name is ruth aguirre, and she was willing to hold a pup for me until i got back to tx (i am currently visiting my sister in Maryland). but i decided to wait until her next litter, in a year, since i know this year is going to be extremely tough (i graduate in the spring--college not high school ). Have not heard anything about her, but i did get her off the akc.org website. she was asking about 800 dollars for a pup and she has some available right now. if you go to akc website you can find her info...i hope this helps. oh also if you go to ytca.org website there is a breeder there listed in the corpus area. sorry, but i did not contact this breeder Good Luck!!!

06-04-2007, 04:06 PM	#10
tegamom1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 729	Also a Yorkie puppy should stay with their mother till at least 10 weeks old. 12 weeks, even better. Try http://www.ytca.org/ there are many good, reputable breeders listed there. Finding a good healthy puppy is worth the time it takes. Also, go see where the puppy comes from. Visit the home and the parents and ask lots of questions! Good luck in your search! __________________ Mary Ann A'Lea Yorkshire Terriers

05-31-2007, 06:24 PM	#3
amyxo24 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Corpus christi, texas Posts: 3	$500-$800

06-01-2007, 09:24 AM	#7
vincerulz Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 17	i sent you a personal message. i did find a breeder in corpus, she has some pups available now and is asking 800 for them. i got her name off the akc.org website, so i don't know much about her.