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Originally Posted by Lizzie07

Well, I am sure you are the kind of person who does this with everything you buy, especially the things you can't possibly love or have as long as you have a pet. Like computers, I bet the people selling computers are good for doing something like this. Also, a computer these days doesn't last nearly as long as a pet and I've never owned one that I love as much as my cats or dogs.

Cars, too. Heck, if I didn't have the pets I have, I'd be driving a Mercedes, but I don't. Instead I buy high quality dog food and never hesitate to run my pets to the vet when necessary, and that includes veterinary specialists. It's a trade off.

No one has to pay 1,000 or more for a puppy. If the price offends you, go to the shelter, place your name on a list and hope a yorkie comes in that you can adopt for a very nominal fee, usually less than $100. That way you can give the balance of the 5, 6, or 7 you were willing to pay to help starving children. AND you can help a dog in desperate need of a home. And there are people even today that have unwanted litters of dogs and will take them to a Walmart to hand out to anyone who will take them.

Supply and demand usually determine price of everything, including puppies. Most really good breeders will have waiting lists for their puppies, or can easily place puppies they have, and they will scrutinize potential puppy buyers. Although not always, the price might even be a way to weed out some undesirable buyers.

It never fails to amaze me to see what some people are willing to spend money on, things that never touch the heart like a yorkie can, but complain about the price of a yorkie. It's like a good flat screen TV is worth more to them than the dog they buy. Yet, they love the dog and a healthy dog will certainly outlive a TV, and be more entertaining in the long run. I just don't get it.

Never fails to amaze me how much guys will spend on their CARS, and when it comes time to go to the vet, first thing out of their mouth is "how much is this going to cost?"

Also, if you don't want to/can't pay the price for a yorkie, please go to shelters and rescues! They ARE out there, and they need homes!