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Originally Posted by yorkieangel OK I HAVE to ask. I mean no disrespect to any breeders but just feel the need to ASK.........
I totally understand the extra care for having smaller size dogs, vet bills and testing and feeding and caring for and all it takes to raise a litter and the parents. I also want to say I also believe EVERY DECENT BREEDER should have the right to ask Whatever they choose and a person can accept it or decline it.
My question is.....
What makes the YORKIES and other High Demand breeds cost more to vet and raise then say another small breed who gets the same care? Something that isn't so popular?????? I know they ALL take lots of money to raise right and breed right , don't get me wrong, but How come the not in fashion dogs can be priced for less who are getting the same care???????
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Many of us will have litters that produce three or less puppies. We are using a smaller female 5-7 pounds. A lot of these other breeders are using girls that weigh up to 18 pounds. Thay have fewer c-sections and will generally have a larger litter. These other breeders start breeding the females at the first heat and breed the dog every cycle until they can no longer breed.
The other breeders do not take any of thier dogs to the vet. They take care of every thing themselves. I know of one who will let the dog labor in trouble before she will make a trip to the emergency animal clinic when the vet is not available. you ask why? because a c-section may cost double she is looking at $1,800.00 plus instead of $800.00. Some will not take the female to the vet at all or any puppies that may be sick. They just let them die.
I may go outside to breed my female stud fees alone can cost me $1,200.00 plus another 500.00 for shipping - these breeders may have 1 or 2 males-
they just breed the two togther not caring to try and breed to help the breed. They do not care about faults- may breed brother and sister together.
No thought or care goes into the puppies they produce.
These other breeders may use the cheapest food on the market- cuts down on the cost. I use high quality food costs a lot more.
This other breeder will let puppies leave home at 5 to 6 weeks. Mine are 12 weeks of age. I have more money and time invested in my kids with shots worming , socializing and care.
When you add it all up I have spent a lot more in time, care and financially in
breeding my litter.
The not in fashion dogs are priced just as much as yorkies. The problem is that you may not be talking to show breeders who can explain they face the same problems as we do in yorkies.