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Dany001 · 07-24-2010, 07:19 PM

I understand everyone on this blog loves to educate others/share their experiences etc...and that's great--but, I, like Yorkieinc, didn't want to pay what I thought was an extreme price (anything over $600), for my dog.

I searched for over a year for a dog to buy---then recently searched for a rescue dog---but it became like applying for a job.The shelters wanted me to fill out application, wanted references etc.... after a few weeks doing that I decided go back to a place I found during my initial search to purchase a yorkie. I felt really good about a particular place I found and they happened to be a few miles from my parents home, in another state than I, so I went in person to check out the facility and puppies, and bought my pup.

He is AKC registered (which I've read on this forum in another post that doesn't really matter, but in this particular post people are saying it does). My vet says he's extremely healthy, and he's been great so far. Since day 1, he's wanted to potty outside or on a pee pad, and not in his crate. At 17 wks, he picked up bell training in a few hours.

So, thus far, no horror story here. I pray he stays healthy and does not have any issues (I know things can pop up later on in life--but I am confident he will be fine).

Not downing those who paid a low price and does happen to have issues with their dogs, I'm sorry that happened to you--and sharing your story is great. But let's not forget about others who did do their research and paid $1,000-$2,000 and do not have a healthy dog, or even worst their dog is no longer alive. No doubt, you will have a better chance having a healthy/happy dog with a great breeder, but nothing is 100% sure in life. I don't believe every puppy under a certain price, being sold by someone who isn't deemed a "reputable" in your eyes, is a puppy mill dog/un-healthy dog.

I posted, not to start any trouble, but because I understand where the original poster is coming from....and reading responses on this Forum when it comes to this subject gets to be too much, especially when the same thing is repeated over and over. So I wanted to share a different angle, even though I may get negative responses.

07-24-2010, 07:19 PM	#61
Dany001 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 37	I understand everyone on this blog loves to educate others/share their experiences etc...and that's great--but, I, like Yorkieinc, didn't want to pay what I thought was an extreme price (anything over $600), for my dog. I searched for over a year for a dog to buy---then recently searched for a rescue dog---but it became like applying for a job.The shelters wanted me to fill out application, wanted references etc.... after a few weeks doing that I decided go back to a place I found during my initial search to purchase a yorkie. I felt really good about a particular place I found and they happened to be a few miles from my parents home, in another state than I, so I went in person to check out the facility and puppies, and bought my pup. He is AKC registered (which I've read on this forum in another post that doesn't really matter, but in this particular post people are saying it does). My vet says he's extremely healthy, and he's been great so far. Since day 1, he's wanted to potty outside or on a pee pad, and not in his crate. At 17 wks, he picked up bell training in a few hours. So, thus far, no horror story here. I pray he stays healthy and does not have any issues (I know things can pop up later on in life--but I am confident he will be fine). Not downing those who paid a low price and does happen to have issues with their dogs, I'm sorry that happened to you--and sharing your story is great. But let's not forget about others who did do their research and paid $1,000-$2,000 and do not have a healthy dog, or even worst their dog is no longer alive. No doubt, you will have a better chance having a healthy/happy dog with a great breeder, but nothing is 100% sure in life. I don't believe every puppy under a certain price, being sold by someone who isn't deemed a "reputable" in your eyes, is a puppy mill dog/un-healthy dog. I posted, not to start any trouble, but because I understand where the original poster is coming from....and reading responses on this Forum when it comes to this subject gets to be too much, especially when the same thing is repeated over and over. So I wanted to share a different angle, even though I may get negative responses. Last edited by Dany001; 07-24-2010 at 07:22 PM.