[lastellaequi]

I get where you're coming from saying you should try to get the dog from a good breeder. Really, the way you worded it was much better than the way it was worded initially which, if you haven't read the post, you'd see was kind of rude. I also agree, that it's soooo important to get a healthy dog, and that you shouldn't skimp on the price just to get the dog without thinking about it's health. However, there's nothing wrong with trying to find a healthy Yorkie, from a good breeder, that you can afford. I don't think JUST the price determines if the breeder is ethical...this is why:
When I first started looking for my Yorkie, I went to pet stores, ( I didn't know any better) and they were VERY expensive there. Then I found Yorkietalk, and I found a breeder who was HIGHLY recommended by many members on this site. I almost, almost got an older puppy from her but decided not to last minute because I wanted a younger puppy. Come to find out, she had been selling really sick dogs, some which had even died, and was being really weird about paperwork etc. Now, I would've paid more for that puppy then the one I got but, who knows what condition he would've been in? There are some breeders out there, who are actually kind, and who are willing to work with someone who they think is the right home for their puppies. Not to say that those who ask for high prices for their dogs are unkind, but it should be for the right reasons. The price between a show dog and a pet dog should be different, and I don't believe people should charge more for a dog just because it'll grow up to be smaller...that's shady to me.