Originally Posted by FlDebra  I paid $1500 for Sadie (RIP) and $1200 for Ben. At the time I bought them from two different breeders, I also saw some advertised for $600-800. I went with the breeders that raised them in their homes and treated their Yorkies as pets instead of breeding stock.
When you think of the years of pleasure they are going to bring, the price is really not that much of an issue. Besides, that purchase price is only the beginning.....add to that the price of all the supplies, quality food, treats, chewies, toys, beds, blankets, clothes, grooming fees or buy your own hair clippers and blades, trimmers, nail clippers or grinders, combs, brushes, hair dryer, xpen or play yard, crate, carriers, doggy bells, leashes, harnesses, bowls, water bottle & holder, shampoo, conditioner, detangler, ear cleaner, dog toothpaste, toothbrush, pee pads, pet stain remover, pet play pen, pet stroller, safety gates, car seat, doggie diapers or belly bands, misc. health products, dog poo scooper, registration fee, license fee, vet bills which can get expensive for even routine visits and astronomical if there is a crisis ..... I know I am forgetting other important "stuff" but you get the idea.
That purchase price, its only the beginning but .... they are worth every penny! |