I never understand those that publically say how much they spent for their dog because I wouldn't do that. I didn't pay for either one of my yorkies actually...one was a gift and the other was a gift for my sister (although I now have him). But i do know how much both cost. They were both very inexpensive so far as yorkies go. Lacy was found out of the newspaper classifieds. Are they ugly? No. But are they good representations of the breed? No, not at all. They were bred without a second thought to quality and health. Thank God they are healthy, except for their luxating patellas, which luckily don't bother them currently. I feel SO fortunate they haven't had any major health problems considering they came from BYBs. And I love them to death...they are my world..and I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world...they are perfect to me and I love them. But I know my dogs came from backyard breeders, and I know they are poor examples of the breed. There are plenty of yorkies in the Dallas Morning News classifeds for less than $600, but they are from backyard breeders and are poor quality puppies. My next dog will come from a reputable show breeder...it is important to me to have a quality, wonderful example of the breed...on that looks like a yorkie should look, and one that was bred with health in mind. And I know I'll have to pay a good amount for that, and it's worth it to me to buy from a reputable breeder.
__________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~
Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.
Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue. |