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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  The costs of breeding ethically are ungodly when you really think about them, therefore, so are the pups being produced. Consider the price of the dogs, whelping and grooming supplies, vet bills, health tests, registration fees, food, vaccinations. Then there could also be show costs, supplies, and heaven forbid if the dam experiences problems, has to have a c-section, etc. |
And when thinking about the prices of other things like flat screen tv's, fourwheelers (toys in general), $2000 isn't really that much b/c doggies love you back.
I don't want to discourage you from getting a puppy b/c you sound like you are doing a great job with research/would be good owners, but if $1000-$1500 is making your husband hesitate (totally understandable), then what happens when vet bills get that high (and they may)? So just lots of things to think about... Yorkies can be very expensive dogs all around. I'd suggest starting a savings account for pup's needs early and/or insurance.