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Originally Posted by Ladymom  The "start up" money is very little compared to what a dog will cost over the course of it's lifetime. Here's a great breakdown of those costs: The Cost of Owning a Dog
The most important thing to focus on is getting a healthy puppy. "Bargain" puppies can rack up thousands of dollars in vet bills, sometimes right away. Yorkies are prone to liver shunts and luxating patellas which cost thousands to surgically correct. It's essential to find a breeder who is knowledgable about genetics and health tests her breeding dogs to make sure they don't pass genetic conditions on to their offspring. Since Yorkies are so popular, too many people who don't know what they are doing are breeding them.
I'm glad you joined YT. If you stick around, you will learn a lot about finding a reputable breeder when the time comes to get your little boy. |
I love that link. It really breaks down the costs especially for the first year. This list can really help someone figure out where they can save some of the costs. (you can watch for discounted costs for spay/nueter (many towns have a yearly low cost spay/nueter clinic) most towns or vets offices have discounted cost for vaccinations at least one day per month) Some items you can buy ahead of time (like bowls, beds, etc) so you can spread the costs out a bit. Look for bargains on ebay or craigs list, or even from friends who may have things like strollers, ex-pens, etc) If you start picking up some of the little things now, you will be all set when you finally get your baby.