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Originally Posted by angeleyes

I usually wouldn't respond to a question like this but in this case I had to. I have a Morkie who is worth more than anyone could ever offer. You can't put a price tag on love. The happiness and love that I get from Belle can't be measured in dollars. In the first place why would you buy from a pet shop if you wanted a truly healthy puppy to begin with. God only knows where those puppies come from and what their background is. If you're going to pay over $800.00 for a puppy, buy from a good breeder and know for sure what you are getting. You can complain to the store all you want and they won't do a thing. People buying these puppies at outrageous prices are what keeps them in business. They wouldn't be selling them if no one bought them. I know it's hard to resist those sad little faces in those cages, but people continue to buy them so that's why they are there. Get a DNA test at Petco and find out what your baby's genetics are. If it's not purbred Yorkie, are you going to love in any less? Were you buying to breed? Hope not especially not knowing the medical history of the parents. I don't mean to sound bitchy, it just seems to me that you buy a puppy to love no matter what. I paid far less for Belle from a good breeder and I have a beautiful, happy and loving little girl who is one of the main reasons I wake up in the mornings.

ANGELEYES- I understand your point, and knowing whether he is purebred or not won’t affect in any way my feelings for my puppy. We’re really bound by now, and of course I’m not thinking on losing him. I just believe that info is necessary as I will seek for a partial reimbursement in case he is not purebred.
I now know it wasn’t a wise decision to buy from a pet shop, but one sometimes believes buying from a reputable source guarantees quality—this is not the case now. What you say about puppy breeding and pet shops might be true, I never thought about that. But it’s true that most breeders breed for profit, if this wasn’t the case, they would give them (puppies) away free =)
I will for sure try the DNA test! Thanks for the hint.
Thanks your sharing your thoughts with me.