Price can vary so much from place to place. My Yorkie boy was $500 with full AKC registration. But $600 is not a bad price to pay for a Yorkie, but for that that price, the breeder should have the hernia fixed for you. I am not an expert on hernias but here is my take on the subject - A hernia is a tear in the muscle wall of the abdomen and can sometimes be serious. If the tear is large enough, the intestines can protrude through and there is the possibility of a blockage, I think. A friend of mine raises Chihuahua's and when she has one like this, she fixes the hernia and sells as pet quality only. The hernia, if not too serious can be fixed at the time of spay/neuter while the pup is asleep. Best of luck with your choice on either this Yorkie or waiting for another in better health...either way, you will love it for sure.
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