Hi, welcome to YT. I'm from Arizona too. You'll make a great addition to YT with your background. The first thing I looked for in a breeder is health screening. The number 1 thing I was looking for was a healthy pup, and also the number 2 thing was a healthy pup and so forth. While no one can absolutely guarantee this, a good breeder will know the lines so well that it greatly reduces the chances of the pup having an inherited disorder. I paid $1800.00 for a boy 1-½ years ago. This is with limited registration, no breeding rights. She charges the same for boy and girls, and makes no distinction on weight. I was thrilled when my vet, after examining Joey for the first time, said, "give my congratulations to the breeder, she did a excellent job. " I might add my old vet while examining out last purebred dog said, "damn backyard breeders." A few weeks ago, while at Petsmart, I met a girl who said she had a new Yorkie puppy, and paid $2500 at a pet store. I think that is where you get ripped off.
I think a yorkies reputation is probably correct, but it shouldn't stress you. They are harder to train or maybe it just takes longer because their bladders are so small, but at least their mistakes are tiny! |