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Originally Posted by Jellybears  Thank you for your post. I did read it all - quite the eye opener. I did not even know about 'brokers' before I read your post. Bottom line - how the heck can a person know what they are getting into. I know there are reputable breeders, but I just can't pay $1200 to $2000. That is why I have been looking on line - around the $800 mark. I also know there are some private families that have nice puppies, well looked after, social little beings! I would definitely want to go to them, not the other way around!!! Any thoughts?? |
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 You'll probably get lots of different opinions, but my advice is to save a little more money, there's no hurry, you will have this dog hopefully for the next 16 years, so you want to be very careful. In the meantime, you can look for breeders and interview them. Good breeders don't have dogs available every month, and you should be prepared to be placed on a waiting list. You really increase your chances of getting a healthy dog, by going to a reputable breeder. One LP surgery can cost $1600, for one leg, and so many Yorkies need it in the first couple of years. A reputable breeder has better health guarantees too, instead of byb's who will just tell you to return the dog, if that.
There are also rescues that offer exceptional prices on dogs, but these dogs may have health problems, but a reputable rescue will inform you of the problems and the dogs will already have undergone a spaying or neutering. A reputable rescue just like a reputable breeder can help you decide if a yorkie is the best choice for you at this point in your life. A Yorkie's an expensive dog to own. Grooming can be costly and they seem to need to go to the emergency room more than bigger dogs. Accidents are common, and an illness that wouldn't phase a bigger dog needs prompt attention with a Yorkie. Find a breeder who's doing right by the breed, and you will be doing what you can to support the future of the Yorkshire Terrier. |
I agree with Nancy. Do all the research you can and save up some more money. when the right one comes along you will know. do not rush into anything. ALL puppies are cute, and ALL puppies will steal your heart. With a big decision like this you need to think with your head and not your heart (well maybe a little bit
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Don't forget that byb, websites and petshops charge large amounts of money too to make you think you are getting some "rare" when in fact it could be a defect. I paid $1200 for Uni from a small byb, and from my previous post, I said really could have come from anywhere, I really don't know. Just bc someone is charging $2000+ doesn't makes it any more better than a breeder/exhibitor's pup. In fact they may be just trying to dupe you. They feed off of today's society of me me me and now now now. If you want a dog from the breeder you want, you will have to wait.
Also wanted to say, I am a foster mom with ytnr, and there are rescues out there that are gems! Katie had bladderstones, but now after surgery she is just great! Healthy happy, very pretty, great with other dogs too! So look in rescues too, in addition to puppies!