[RebelBelle]

I tell him how much he cost me so far (purchase price and vet visits and premium food). I've had him for 3 years so that figure usually turns them running in the other direction.

If they stick around and are still interested. I use it as an educational opportunity. I got Jamie from a lady whose daughters yorkie boy and her yorkie girl had an "uh oh" litter. Thankfully both mommy and daddy came from good breeders and were good representations of the breed. So Jamie is a beautiful, sweet boy but he also has an underbite and LP in his knees. I explain how important it is to really educate themselves on temperment and food and medical needs and to find an experienced caring breeder. I refer people here and also to a couple of really great breeders in the state.

I know anytime someone sees my sweet baby they're gonna want a yorkie. I make it look so easy. Especially around tax time people can easily come up with the $800 we paid for Jamie. I want to make sure that people understand that owning a dog is a long term commitment and that having a yorkie is just like having a baby, time consuming and expensive!