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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I never said anything about the the "wants" we provide for our yorkies (collars, clothes, carriers, etc.). I only refered to the necessary things - vet bills, grooming, food, etc. A lot of people don't realize how much it costs to own a dog, especially a small long-haired breed. You'd think a big dog would cost you more in the long run (and probably does with food) but little dogs cost just as much as a large dog to have and usually more. If you have a big dog with diarrhea, you will probably be fine to get your dog to the vet the next morning when they open, but if you have a tiny 3lb yorkie with diarrhea you may need to go to the emergency clinic in the middle of the night because they could so easily become dehydrated and hypoglycemic. They are a long haired breed so they require regular grooming, need a high quality food because they don't eat much and need to be able to get as much nutrients from it as possible, and somehow these little ones usually just need to go to the vet more (they are so little that we just worry over every little thing!). And do you know how many people want a yorkie becasue they are small and cute? There are so many people that would buy a yorkie on the spur of a moment if given the opportunity if they cost less and a lot of those people don't know enough about the breed and aren't prepared to own one. When people see the hefty pricetags on these yorkies, it makes most of them step back and really think - do I really want this dog? They'll start to research the breed, ask others about them, look at different breeders....not too many people want to just blow $1000 on something they aren't sure if they want or not. You knew you wanted a yorkie and took the time to prepare for owning one which is a great thing! I wish more people would do this when thinking about buying any type of dog! Again, I never mentioned buying all the fancy extras most of us buy our babies. Maybe you are getting this from seeing some of the other threads I've posted on. Yes, I spend a lot of money on my dog - she has a closet filled with clothes, collars, carriers, and bows, etc...I just love to buy things for her. She does not need these things and would be just fine with a couple toys, a dish for her food and water, a harness and leash, and maybe a sweater for when it is cold outside. What dogs need most is love and affection from their family. If you are providing the basic needs for your dog and taking it to the vet when needed and giving it the love and attention it deserves, that's all your dog needs. Everything else is just for fun! I mean really my dog could probably care a less what I put on her...the outfits are more for me (I just like to pretend she cares)..I just have fun with them. I'd much rather see someone loving their dog and meeting their basic needs than someone who buys fancy collars and clothes for their dog to dress them up but doesn't spend anytime loving their dog.

Hi again, and I really sorry if I make you feel offended I really sorry for that it wasnt my intention, and may be your right, when people buy a dog and with the time they realize they cant afford it and the poor little one ended up in the shelter I saw a case with one of my friends and it wasnt because the money it was because the dog it wasnt the right one for them. But I am really tired of people saying that you can afford a dog like that, cause I heard it so many times and I ask myself why? I am not rich but I am not broke neather hahaha!, then I told my husband if is not a Yorkie I dont want a dog in the house, cause that the dog I like, so in that moment I alredy made all my research and I started reading book about the breed and he saw me all the time, He told me, You really want that dog ha? so we started saving the money I worked a second job for a while to complete the amount of $1500. and in the same time we save money for any health problem or emergency, but right now we enrolled him in benthfield hospital in petsmart and we pay only $17 a month and it cover all his shots and visit we just pay for the extras and for me its working really good.