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Originally Posted by chachi  The expenses add up, shots, vet visits, dentals, flea and heartworm meds that they need every month. Those are just ordinary expenses not emergency expenses |
Yeah, it's those unexpected vet visits that will break the bank!
Just to stress again how important it is to get your Yorkie from a reputable breeder who is knowledgeable about genetics and screens her Yorkies for genetic health conditions Yorkies are prone to. Extensive health testing should be done prior to breeding, much more than a general physical done by the vet.
Another member just posted the results of the health survey done by the YTCA. It is frightening that more than 1/3 of Yorkies are born with a liver shunt or Legg-Perthes. Both these conditions require expensive surgery to correct.
Health Survey 2007
If you and your BF do decide to get a Yorkie, please, please research breeders very carefully. Due to their popularity, Yorkies are a favorite among backyard breeders and puppy mills. Too many newbies look for a bargain when buying a puppy and end up spending a fortune on vet bills over its lifetime.