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_jenn · 10-15-2005, 10:40 PM

Hi everyone,

I posted a while ago asking for Yorkie buying tips ... but I wasn't planning on buying one right away. Well, I finally got to play with one at a pet store today ... and I don't think I can wait any longer! So I really want to know from the experts what to do ... because I am still so new to this.

I am from Southern California, so as you know, the going rate for Yorkies is a lot higher here. Today the Yorkie I was looking at was $2200 but the manager was going to let it go for $1800. I am a student (graduating this year), so its a big chunk of money for me, yet I was so close to writing a check for it. When I thought it through, I realized it was impulsive decision and I had to walk away. Plus, I read the recent post "Did I pay too much?" and I really believe that price is more reasonable for a champion/show-quality pup -- which I'm sure this dog wasn't.

I would much rather get my pup from a breeder, and have contacted a breeder in So Cal (Yorkie Pals - www.geocities.com/yorkiepals/YorkiePals.html) who has a litter for showing in a few weeks. They told me -- "Puppies will range from $1250 to $1450 for a CKC, and $1300 to $1650 for an AKC. The prices vary depending on size and sex (males are less than females, and the pups that will stay under 4 pounds fullgrown tend to be more than the standard size)." What is an AKC and a CKC?? Do you think this is a good deal? Has anyone gotten a pup from them before? Please let me know if you have!! Please let me know about "papers" too? What are papers? What should breeders be offering (shots up to date, declawing, etc.)?

I also contacted someone who had an ad on a website for a Yorkie (supposedly purebred) and he is charging $900 for him. I am going to see the Yorkie this week. The babies are still only 6 weeks and he plans to let them go at 8 weeks. I'm afraid to buy from this person because I have no idea if it really is a purebreed ... or if the pup is even healthy. Do you have any suggestions for this situation? The price is more than reasonable for CA and I am excited to have the baby. And since he is cheaper than other pups, I can spend more money on other Yorkie items for him ... so its something else to consider. But I also need to know what I should do that breeders would normally take care of (shots)? And do I ask for papers??

Lastly, should I ship a pup in? I know this is a very cost effective idea. But I'm afraid about not getting exactly what I want. What do I want? I want a male, it doesn't have to be a super tiny teacup, but I'm thinking up to 6lbs MAX should be okay. Ideally, I want one that will be 3-5lbs. I don't prefer silky haired Yorkies. I love the wavy haired Yorkies ... and I prefer a brownish gold coat, or dark-brown to black and gold coat.

Does anyone have any advice? Anything to warn me about? Anything at all? Please let me know if so. Thank you!!

10-15-2005, 10:40 PM	#1
_jenn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 45	Yorkie buying tips? Hi everyone, I posted a while ago asking for Yorkie buying tips ... but I wasn't planning on buying one right away. Well, I finally got to play with one at a pet store today ... and I don't think I can wait any longer! So I really want to know from the experts what to do ... because I am still so new to this. I am from Southern California, so as you know, the going rate for Yorkies is a lot higher here. Today the Yorkie I was looking at was $2200 but the manager was going to let it go for $1800. I am a student (graduating this year), so its a big chunk of money for me, yet I was so close to writing a check for it. When I thought it through, I realized it was impulsive decision and I had to walk away. Plus, I read the recent post "Did I pay too much?" and I really believe that price is more reasonable for a champion/show-quality pup -- which I'm sure this dog wasn't. I would much rather get my pup from a breeder, and have contacted a breeder in So Cal (Yorkie Pals - www.geocities.com/yorkiepals/YorkiePals.html) who has a litter for showing in a few weeks. They told me -- "Puppies will range from $1250 to $1450 for a CKC, and $1300 to $1650 for an AKC. The prices vary depending on size and sex (males are less than females, and the pups that will stay under 4 pounds fullgrown tend to be more than the standard size)." What is an AKC and a CKC?? Do you think this is a good deal? Has anyone gotten a pup from them before? Please let me know if you have!! Please let me know about "papers" too? What are papers? What should breeders be offering (shots up to date, declawing, etc.)? I also contacted someone who had an ad on a website for a Yorkie (supposedly purebred) and he is charging $900 for him. I am going to see the Yorkie this week. The babies are still only 6 weeks and he plans to let them go at 8 weeks. I'm afraid to buy from this person because I have no idea if it really is a purebreed ... or if the pup is even healthy. Do you have any suggestions for this situation? The price is more than reasonable for CA and I am excited to have the baby. And since he is cheaper than other pups, I can spend more money on other Yorkie items for him ... so its something else to consider. But I also need to know what I should do that breeders would normally take care of (shots)? And do I ask for papers?? Lastly, should I ship a pup in? I know this is a very cost effective idea. But I'm afraid about not getting exactly what I want. What do I want? I want a male, it doesn't have to be a super tiny teacup, but I'm thinking up to 6lbs MAX should be okay. Ideally, I want one that will be 3-5lbs. I don't prefer silky haired Yorkies. I love the wavy haired Yorkies ... and I prefer a brownish gold coat, or dark-brown to black and gold coat. Does anyone have any advice? Anything to warn me about? Anything at all? Please let me know if so. Thank you!!