The economy is bad right now and the market is flooded with people breeding pet quality or poorly breed Yorkies. When so many people (puppymills, etc)breed pet quality yorkies and sell them at low costs which doesn't even cover expenses for reputable breeders it does change the selling market all over. Puppymills make their money from mass producing a bunch of puppies rather then selling one good quality healthy puppy. It's these low prices from mass producing that just makes the market bad. Since you are new to breeding you may need to advertise them elsewhere to establish yourself.
Your right about people wanting tinies these days. I personally am appaulled at how many calls I receive from people wanting hamster sized yorkies. I breed to the standard size and occassionally I do get one thats tiny, but I keep them longer and make sure I place them in proper homes. The fact that your breeding to standard is a good start IMO. Keep your chin up and make sure you find those babies the best homes you can...Good luck! |