[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

Shelby & Seymour would have a been a BARGAIN at Double the Price!!! LOL!!! Of course they are worth MILLIONS!!!!!!!!!!
I paid a fair price for them, but I did end up having LP problems with Shelby. I can't say that it was a heredity issue (as she used to do the "flying squirrel" off the couch when she was little, and just had no fear from anything.... so it could have been caused by her Evil Kineval ways ). I do not show Shelby or Seymour...... but I think that I should have given it a try with Seymour... maybe with my next one.

I really think that if you are looking for a Yorkie, it is not just the price that is (or should be) looked at. You need to look at the breeder.... and there are LOTS of good quality breeders, just do your homework. (This is a lesson that most of us have learned from experience.. )
There are some TERRIBLE breeders out there that will sell you a "Teacup, TeddyBear faced, mini, or even a DESIGNER" (all words that should give you a RED FLAD.....) for $4000.00. Then you end up with probs like hypoglycemia, LP, livershunt, and etc. with no concern from the breeder.... sometimes they just "disappear".
You also can by a $4000.00 show dog from a wonderful breeder that gives you a wonderful guarantee and also will be willing to help you with questions and concerns the entire time you own the dog.

ON the flip side...... you can buy a $700.00 pup from the flea market, puppymill or a backyard breeder.......... that is probably not old enough to leave it's Mother, and also has not had any health checks done... and no contract or further help.
Or you could buy one for $700.00 from a reputable breeder, pet quality, who has a good bloodline (free from hereditary problems...... not always does the word "champion" in a bloodline mean this!!), and have a wonderful pet and a new "friend"(breeder) that helps with your concerns and questions.

....... but remember, it also may definitely be worth taking a small gamble and ADOPTING one for $200-$400.00 and give a deserving little guy or a gal a new start and a loving home.

Great post!