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MyFairLacy · 07-05-2007, 12:03 AM

First of all, I don't recommend buying a dog as a surprise for someone. I know buying someone a puppy as a gift can seem like a great idea, but it's really not. Bringing a puppy into your home should take a lot of thought, planning, and research. If your girlfriend doesn't know she's getting a puppy, how can she plan for one? Most reputable breeders won't sell to someone buying a puppy as a gift because too many of these gifted puppies end up being unwanted after the newness wears off. Please tell your girlfriend that you would love to buy her a puppy and search for one together. This way you can be 100% sure that she wants a puppy and gets a say on which puppy she receives. I'm sure she has a preference on what breed she gets, whether its male or female, will be a smaller yorkie or a larger yorkie, etc. Also, is she prepared to pay for several rounds of shots, spaying/neutering, regular grooming, food, toys, and for possible emergencies? For the sake of the puppy, I think it would be so much better to let your girlfriend in on the surprise.

So far as the price for a yorkie, it is highly unlikely that you will find one for $400. You may be able to adopt a yorkie through a rescue for less than that but I doubt it will be a puppy. I do have to say that you get what you pay for most of the time. It's going to really be hard to find a well bred Yorkie from a reputable breeder for that amount. It is more likely that you will need to look in the $1000 range. This breed is just not an inexpensive breed - and may also require quite a bit of expense after you purchase it.

Finally, please please please do NOT buy from any petstore. Pet store puppies all come from puppy mills and backyard breeders. No reputable breeder would ever sell their puppies to a petstore. By buying from a petstore, you will likely end up with a poor quality yorkie with health and behavioral issues. Plus you don't want to support puppy mills. They are horrible.

Good Luck in your search for a Yorkie. Please take my advice and do not buy one as a surprise. There may be some breeders on YT that are located near you that may be able to help you.

07-05-2007, 12:03 AM	#2
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	First of all, I don't recommend buying a dog as a surprise for someone. I know buying someone a puppy as a gift can seem like a great idea, but it's really not. Bringing a puppy into your home should take a lot of thought, planning, and research. If your girlfriend doesn't know she's getting a puppy, how can she plan for one? Most reputable breeders won't sell to someone buying a puppy as a gift because too many of these gifted puppies end up being unwanted after the newness wears off. Please tell your girlfriend that you would love to buy her a puppy and search for one together. This way you can be 100% sure that she wants a puppy and gets a say on which puppy she receives. I'm sure she has a preference on what breed she gets, whether its male or female, will be a smaller yorkie or a larger yorkie, etc. Also, is she prepared to pay for several rounds of shots, spaying/neutering, regular grooming, food, toys, and for possible emergencies? For the sake of the puppy, I think it would be so much better to let your girlfriend in on the surprise. So far as the price for a yorkie, it is highly unlikely that you will find one for $400. You may be able to adopt a yorkie through a rescue for less than that but I doubt it will be a puppy. I do have to say that you get what you pay for most of the time. It's going to really be hard to find a well bred Yorkie from a reputable breeder for that amount. It is more likely that you will need to look in the $1000 range. This breed is just not an inexpensive breed - and may also require quite a bit of expense after you purchase it. Finally, please please please do NOT buy from any petstore. Pet store puppies all come from puppy mills and backyard breeders. No reputable breeder would ever sell their puppies to a petstore. By buying from a petstore, you will likely end up with a poor quality yorkie with health and behavioral issues. Plus you don't want to support puppy mills. They are horrible. Good Luck in your search for a Yorkie. Please take my advice and do not buy one as a surprise. There may be some breeders on YT that are located near you that may be able to help you. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.