Do you have to be "rich" to own a Yorkie?
No. But you absolutely are taking on a huge financial responsibility.The cost of the puppy is only a small fraction of what you are going to be spending over the next 15 years. A good quality food is essential and not cheap. Grooming every 6 weeks if you don't do it yourself is a major cost (around here, a groomer runs about $45 dollars each visit, I know it's more in other cities). Then you have the vet bills...vaccinations, regular check ups, spay/neuter fees, teeth cleaning...and that's if your puppy doesn't have any health problems! Then there are all the fun things- toys, bedding etc that seem irresistible. It's easy to spend $1000 plus each year on a healthy dog.
I watched the video you linked. Cute puppies. But a good breeder knows that AKC doesn't recognize the term teacup and wouldn't use it in an ad. Also, it struck me as odd that she offers a "picture package" for sale with the pups. Maybe it's a new trend... The breeders I've been fortunate enough to know always give pictures with their puppies...it doesn't cost anything to throw a few digital pics on a disc. |