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Originally Posted by TLC  You've got some really great advice, but your best mark so far has been joining YT and learning what you can before so you can make the right purchase.
All I can say is: Forget the Classifieds!!!!
There are so many wonderful breeders here on YT who will give you the healthy, happy and well socialized new addition to your family.
...also, be prepared to possibly spending $1000 
"IF" you find that perfect baby!
I thought I had 'researched' before I got Roxy and TJ (I hadn't stumbled upon YT yet). Anyway, Roxy was $800 and TJ was $700. They do not have AKC papers. I could have reg. them CKC (but for what reason???) Anyway, besides some 'minor' defects (TJ I believe has 'roach back' - his hair is curly and kinky - about 8 of his adult teeth never formed - Roxy is very short and the breeder neglected her teeth for 6 months, so they were very bad) and then the 'major' defects (Both have Luxating Patella's in Both rear legs - Roxy has treacha collapse - TJ had IBD) - They are 100% Happy, Spoiled and Well Loved Yorkies - Who when all is said and done and all LP surgeries are complete - They will be Our $10,000 Yorkies - And that's in ALL SERIOUSNESS 
...so please do your research - find a reputable breeder - and be prepared to 'maybe' spending $1000 - But you'll have the peace of mind that your baby is health  |
I really dont know what is wrong with the classifieds, so I have to disagree with that. But what I did want to add here is my 2nd yorkie, a male, cost much! more than my female. He was supposed to be 3 pounds (7 1/2 now) total roachback (curvature of the spine), poor baby looks all hunched over and has a very cottony coat - should be silky and smooth and shiny. Also has luxating patellas, an open fontanel and I think now having tracheal problems.
So, I agree with find somebody local, go to their house, checkout their setup, see how their other dogs are, see mom and dad and you can also ASK FOR A VET REFERENCE. If they wont give this to you, there is clearly a problem. Otherwise they should freely give you their vets name/number.
Also, you will find what you want at a decent price if you are willing to search and put in the time.
Good luck and please keep us updated. ((we have no lives
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