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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Many would argue that Purina is not junk and indeed has some premium foods, for example their lamb and rice formula. There is much debate even among the "experts" upon the "best" diet. Trying to discredit YTCA for this seems irresponsible to me. Here is a quote from their website:

**PURINA PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM**
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Yorkshire Terrier owners have earned for the YTCA a total of $4,296.46. One half will go to the Donor advised fund at CHF and the other half will go to YTCA. If you feed Purina (dry kibble only no canned food products) please go to www.Purina.com and declare yourself a Yorkie owner with Purina and send in your Purina circles to benefit your breed.
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You do not have to be a YTCA member you just have to own a Yorkie and feed a Purina dry kibble dog food to benefit the breed through this program.
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Forty-three hundred dollars. Wow, after they pay for all the surgeries that rescues need, maybe they can all take a trip to the Caribbean!




From what I hear you saying is that there are two problems, one the YTCA breeders want more money then you can pay and two they don't want to sell to families with children.

I usually look for the best deal I can on everything, but buying from a quality breeder is the best deal. You may have to pay a few extra dollars up front, but it saves so much in the long run. It's ironic because they really aren't making the profit that the BYB are. So much goes into their puppies. One small thing like getting a silky coat over a cotton coat can save hours in grooming time for you, and a good breeder will teach you how to groom, which will save you money. The big thing of course, is the health screening they do. We purchased a purebred from a BYB years ago, and I can't tell you the heartache we suffered watching our little guy deteriorate, and the vet was able to do nothing for him. I had small children at the time, so it was doubly painful.

As far as small children, I think it might be best for you to develop a relationship with one of the breeders or several. Many breeders are very suspicious because people often want to buy their prize puppies and start breeding them. They are required to find good homes for their dogs. Once you develop a relationship, and the breeder is able to meet your children, it might alleviate her fears.

Thanks.. Money for me is not the issue.. I believe in the whole you get what you pay for thing..I know our pets are priceless.. But this is the breed of choice for me..not my husbands or my older son. I would not pay 3000 for an english bulldog cause that is not my fantasy dog. We all have our personal preference. When I explain these things to my husband, like good breeding, health problems that yorkies can have, grooming etc..it turns him off. He loves animals and would rather rescue from a shelter. I can't believe he paid $200 for a football pressure suit for my son, but that was important to him. So although we can afford to purchase a yorkie for much higher it is still a debate in our household. Things can always go wrong, even with a perfectly healthy dog. I have been searching for 2 years for the right breeder and the right price.. My family thinks I am being too picky..It is like fine china you want the perfect set but never use it cause it cost too much to ruin..so you keep it in a place where it will not be damaged. I don't wan't to overprotect my furbaby..is this why some books say not to cuz it causes yorkies to become neurotic? just rambling..thanks for all the info..