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Originally Posted by Francie Interesting thread....but since when has "price" ever been the definitive proof of quality in any commodity in this country? I think GENETICS play a much bigger role in the health of any Yorkshire Terrier...and you can "feed them the best food"...blood panel the grandparents, parents, siblings and pup until you're blue in the face...but if that pup is not genetically sound....it will not matter WHAT "best of care" you provide.
As I write this....my sister in law's 2 year old " yorkshire terrier is once again fighting for his life. This poor dog has severe metabolic problems, from bloating....bloody stools....etc (which none of the vets she has taken him to can figure out why, only to tell her it is something he was born with.). She loves him to death...and would do anything for him...but she has spent nearly three times his initial cost on his health care. And let me tell you...she paid in the thousands for him (from a "professional breeder" no less). And the clincher? Her sister paid $700 bucks for her yorkshire terrier which has never been sick in his life...and is closer to the standard for a Yorkshire!
As far as I'm concerned...you can wash, buff, paint and glue a Jaguar on the hood....but sometimes...it is what it is....a PINTO!
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Oh do I AGREE with you Francie !! I've been looking at yorkies for a long time now and I also was very surprised at this comment
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Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr
I would never buy a $500 dog because I know there is no way they were properly cared for, or, if they were, it it just not fair to the breeder, imo.
The average person doesn't have thousands of dollars....I've seen some pretty high priced yorkies that didn't look any better than most of our average priced babies - I for one think there are many many breeders out there pricing in the right range....They cover their costs and we get gorgeous yorkies - without spending thousands of dollars.
We're also seeing many using Marketing Techniques to 'trick' or convince people they are getting something special by using terms like Teddy Bear - Teacup and Baby Doll Faced - Plus asking much higher prices for those terms.
What happened to the term Standard Yorkie ? They don't need enhancing - they're all gorgeous no matter what the Flavor of the Month is.
I REALLY hope your sister in laws little yorkie is doing better - After spending thousands of dollars I hope the breeder is incurring some of the cost for that poor baby to get better !! she must be sick with worry !