If you are on a tight budget, it's even more important to buy your pet from a reputable breeder, and by reputable, I mean a breeder who does the required health checks. Why reward unethical breeders when you can save up, and get a yorkie from a breeder who is contentious and actually trying to improve the breed. Because of their popularity, and the fact that they have been over bred; yorkies have more health risks than many other breeds. I think people are saying that if you can't afford the few hundred extra dollars to buy from an ethical breeder, maybe you can't afford a yorkie at this time. Yorkies cost more on a monthly basis than other dogs, even if you do the grooming, the cost for supplies can be substantial for someone on a tight budget. In addition, yorkies need more dental care, and because of their fragile nature, injuries are more likely to require a trip to the emergency room rather than waiting for a normal vets office to open .You say you can afford to make monthly payments to your vet for treatment, and I'm suggesting that these payments be saved and used for the purchase price.
I was glad to be informed of these things because I think our best decisions come about when we are fully informed on in issue. I'm not saying these things because I'm a snob, but as someone on a budget. |