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mblab · 06-13-2008, 08:11 AM

Since everyone here is truly passionate about their dogs/Yorkshire Terriers it's understandable that so much attention has come to this topic. I do find it interesting, reading through this thread (I had to give up after reading about 9 pages total). This is something near and dear to me as I'm in the hunt for a puppy and dealing with the incredible process of finding the right puppy, from the right breeder, at a cost that I can afford.

To support what a lot of posters said, there is so much involved in the entire process that the high prices aren't completely ridiculous. That said, it's my understanding that the truly great breeders breed for the betterment of the dogs, NOT to make money. It seems like the breeders that are most concerned about the money aren't the breeders you should be dealing with. (Though a breeder being concerned about money, in an effort to attempt to cover most if not all of their costs is not unreasonable at all.)

My stance, while talking with several breeders, is supporting their right to charge whatever they feel is appropriate for their puppies. However my budget may not support their price. (And when I tell them this, I make sure they understand that I do not mean to be disrespectful, I'm just being honest since money is involved in the process.) And when I've told breeders a bit more about myself, the research and effort I've put in, and my truly wonderful intentions to be a great mom and love this dog then most (though not all) have agreed that they could negotiate the price because in the end they want the best for their puppies and not the most money.

But it is important to keep in mind that having a dog (of any breed) is a big responsibility that doesn't come free (even if you get the dog for no money, there's a lot of money involved in their upkeep and general wellness). So charging anywhere from $500-1500 seems reasonable to me (if nothing else it sets a price point that may stop the kind of people that shouldn't own a dog from owning a dog). I don't agree with breeders trying to charge something like $10,000 for a pet-quality dog, but then again there are people out there that will pay that much so those breeders are able to sell them for that much.

So mostly the same as what everyone else has said here, I'm just chiming in supporting their opinions as well.

06-13-2008, 08:11 AM	#249
mblab Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 723	Since everyone here is truly passionate about their dogs/Yorkshire Terriers it's understandable that so much attention has come to this topic. I do find it interesting, reading through this thread (I had to give up after reading about 9 pages total). This is something near and dear to me as I'm in the hunt for a puppy and dealing with the incredible process of finding the right puppy, from the right breeder, at a cost that I can afford. To support what a lot of posters said, there is so much involved in the entire process that the high prices aren't completely ridiculous. That said, it's my understanding that the truly great breeders breed for the betterment of the dogs, NOT to make money. It seems like the breeders that are most concerned about the money aren't the breeders you should be dealing with. (Though a breeder being concerned about money, in an effort to attempt to cover most if not all of their costs is not unreasonable at all.) My stance, while talking with several breeders, is supporting their right to charge whatever they feel is appropriate for their puppies. However my budget may not support their price. (And when I tell them this, I make sure they understand that I do not mean to be disrespectful, I'm just being honest since money is involved in the process.) And when I've told breeders a bit more about myself, the research and effort I've put in, and my truly wonderful intentions to be a great mom and love this dog then most (though not all) have agreed that they could negotiate the price because in the end they want the best for their puppies and not the most money. But it is important to keep in mind that having a dog (of any breed) is a big responsibility that doesn't come free (even if you get the dog for no money, there's a lot of money involved in their upkeep and general wellness). So charging anywhere from $500-1500 seems reasonable to me (if nothing else it sets a price point that may stop the kind of people that shouldn't own a dog from owning a dog). I don't agree with breeders trying to charge something like $10,000 for a pet-quality dog, but then again there are people out there that will pay that much so those breeders are able to sell them for that much. So mostly the same as what everyone else has said here, I'm just chiming in supporting their opinions as well.