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Old 10-03-2005, 08:14 AM   #64
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Originally Posted by bettyeanne
I totally agree ... at this rate there will be more & more for sale because there are those breeders out there who want to offer what will bring the most money! I just feel so sorry for those tiny creatures who will be put through it!!
I believe anyone who has raised Yorkie puppies knows the cost of breeding these very small puppies. Raising a litter of 'regular' sized yorkies is a big deal. Every time one gets a poop plug it could die. A person would have to be very dedicated to raise a litter of tinies on purpose. The mother would be at great risk as well as all the babies, probably just one at a time. I do not think anyone could do this to make money. It is a full time job just keeping them alive at that size. Unless you are a vet yourself and have a lot of these tiny dogs, it just doesn't seem profitable. I think my litter cost me at least $1000 to raise through puppy shots.
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