Well, this was a interesting Poll.
I don't know very many people that like to admit how much they spend on something. Whether it be a pet, a house, a car or even a outfit. We even like to hide things, like prices from or spouses. Shh!
I'm still in the process of bringing home my little Ms. LeiLani. She's coming from a Champion Bloodline Breeder, with a Health Guarantee and I chose a Show Breeder. I did this for many reasons. I've been looking for her for 1-1/2 years and then I talked to my Breeder for many... many... months. I had looked at a Yorkie for $350.00 and one for $700.00 and another one for $1500.00 but decide against them all. And this was because I was not happy as to why they had decide to breed their pet. $Money$
So I then started talking to Show Breeders. Until I found one that I liked and she needed to like me also. Just because she come from a Show Breeder it doesn't change why I wanted her. Pure
Love and that's hard to put a price on.
Originally LeiLani was going to be my Breeder's Show Dog but she was willing to sell her to me as a "House Pet". She liked why I waited for so long before I decided on a Yorkie and she liked me. I didn't just snatch up the first one I saw. This is what I believe starts "Puppy Mills".
I paid "OVER $1800.00" for her. See! Even I can't admit the full price I paid for her.
I don't mind spending the money... as long as I know I will not be contributing to any more unwanted animals or destroying her bloodline.