Yesterday I stopped in at the local Pet Store (small business, not a chain) and they had two adorable little Yorkie pups. They were only 7 weeks old, and the sign said "Teacup" Yorkies. They're asking $1995.00 and giving a 3-day health guarantee. I felt so sad for the pups, they're so young!
I asked one of the workers where they get they're puppies and of course she said a local breeder. A woman was looking at them and I could tell she was tempted. Luckily she started a conversation with me asking what "Teacup" meant. From there I was able to give her a little advise as far as purchasing from a reputable breeder, getting an older pup, the fact that there is no such thing as "Teacup" as far as AKC standards, etc. It's been bugging me, what breeder would let a puppy go at 7 weeks? And if it was a reputable breeder they would offer a 1-year health guarantee, especially at that price! Those pups were getting a lot of attention, I can't imagine paying that much for a puppy with a 3-day health guarantee. It's the impulse buyer that'll do it and not really think about what they're doing.
Sorry to go on about it, it's just been bugging me. I guess I just had to vent
Those poor babies should still be with their mommy