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Originally Posted by YorkieChick1  |
The reason she is suggesting these groups to find your baby is because 400. for a yorkie is way low. It will cost us a lot more than that to have a litter. I was just at the vets on Friday for their second booster and it cost 60.00. And that is just for one. They need three not including their rabies. Then you have to add in tail docking and dewclaws removed and day after birthing check up. Then add in paperwork for papers. All that is if all things go well and you do not have a c-section or had to pay for a stud service. Then most of us now do a bile acid test and full blood panels and health check up before they leave to also recheck legs, heart, lungs, eyes, etc... Yorkies are just one breed that coast breeders a lot to raise. The c-section my girl had was around 570.00 and then it cost me another 200.00 for after care since she ran a fever after the c-section and had to hand feed her around the clock for 7 days. Then there is testing we have to have done on the parents before breeding too. The I have my pups now spayed/neutered before leaving too. That all adds up. Also yorkies are not like the larger breeds where they can have 6-7 or more pups without problems. Usual for yorkies is about 2 pups. That is what I had - 2 pups - on the litter I have now.
Have you thought about adopting an older dog. I just wanted to give you some information why 400.00 for a puppy is way low. Now don't forget you will need to also make sure you have more money to take care of your pup after you get it home. Regular vet yearly check ups. Yorkies usually need their teeth cleaned every year. etc..
Just wanted to give you a heads up.
T.