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Crickettsmom · 05-06-2008, 06:46 AM

I am not a wealthy person, I drive a school bus for goodness sake. I got Crickett for $650. She is very healthy and is such a dear little puppy. I know the owners of her mother and father and that is the only reason that I got a yorkie. Just because they cost less does not mean the vet bills will be higher.
A friend of mine bought a dog (not a yorkie, but a rare breed). Traveled several hours to get the puppy. Paid $2200 for pick of the litter and show quality dog. Supposedly this was a reputable breeder and they did their research before buying. They have had nothing but problems with this puppy. They love him and he is now 2yrs old, but his ears did not stand up, he has joint problems and is limping alot, has had tplo among other problems. Due to the contract that they signed, they can not breed or show him because of his problems (which they were not going to anyway), but this was supposed to be a show quality, top of the line puppy. It is not always how much you pay for something.
I am not bashing breeders, just that they had bad luck and anyone can no matter what the cost of the puppy be it a $1.oo or $5000. Just like in having babies, there is no quarentee that your child will always be healthy, but you do the best that you can. No body should be told that they can not afford a dog. That is no ones business but the person doing the buying. If that was the case, I wouldn't have my yorkie, westie or my son (who is adopted). Somethings are just personal and is no one elses business.
BUT, we also have to learn to overlook the small minds in the world and let things roll off our backs. We as low income people need to be stronger than this and not worry what someone else thinks. We work hard and take care of our own.
Sorry about getting a little long winded, I just feel strongly about people minding their own business. I have run into this alot with the adoption of our son. We wouldn't have him if we were not approved and goodness knows the paper work we went through, but SOME people just do not think before they make comments that turn out hurtful to someone else.
Sorry if I offended anyone!! Not something I would intentionally do!!!!

05-06-2008, 06:46 AM	#29
Crickettsmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,235	I am not a wealthy person, I drive a school bus for goodness sake. I got Crickett for $650. She is very healthy and is such a dear little puppy. I know the owners of her mother and father and that is the only reason that I got a yorkie. Just because they cost less does not mean the vet bills will be higher. A friend of mine bought a dog (not a yorkie, but a rare breed). Traveled several hours to get the puppy. Paid $2200 for pick of the litter and show quality dog. Supposedly this was a reputable breeder and they did their research before buying. They have had nothing but problems with this puppy. They love him and he is now 2yrs old, but his ears did not stand up, he has joint problems and is limping alot, has had tplo among other problems. Due to the contract that they signed, they can not breed or show him because of his problems (which they were not going to anyway), but this was supposed to be a show quality, top of the line puppy. It is not always how much you pay for something. I am not bashing breeders, just that they had bad luck and anyone can no matter what the cost of the puppy be it a $1.oo or $5000. Just like in having babies, there is no quarentee that your child will always be healthy, but you do the best that you can. No body should be told that they can not afford a dog. That is no ones business but the person doing the buying. If that was the case, I wouldn't have my yorkie, westie or my son (who is adopted). Somethings are just personal and is no one elses business. BUT, we also have to learn to overlook the small minds in the world and let things roll off our backs. We as low income people need to be stronger than this and not worry what someone else thinks. We work hard and take care of our own. Sorry about getting a little long winded, I just feel strongly about people minding their own business. I have run into this alot with the adoption of our son. We wouldn't have him if we were not approved and goodness knows the paper work we went through, but SOME people just do not think before they make comments that turn out hurtful to someone else. Sorry if I offended anyone!! Not something I would intentionally do!!!! __________________ Jennifer, Proud mom to Micah, Candy, Nikki, Gizmo, and Crickett (gone but NEVER forgotten)