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Originally Posted by Dixies Mom  Not to mention the pre breeding screening of the potential breeders, "pre-natal and post-natal" vet visits for the mom, the time invested... 6 or more hours of constant monitoring and assistance in the whelping, after the whelping, up every 2 hours making sure everyone is eating, not just sucking but getting the nurishment, the constant weight monitoring to be sure everyone is progressing as they should, this goes on for weeks not days, the cost of more than one vet visit for the litter, the best food and suppliments money can buy, the love and socialization the puppy will need to be that wonderful pet you are looking for, grooming, and last but in least the tears and heartbreak that comes along with the raising these babies. Also papers on a Yorkie-Poo? |
The things mentioned in this post are great things to know about now while searching. I did not learn about all that goes into
quality breeding until it was too late.
I will admit, price was something I looked at too when searching for my Yorkie. I thought "$1,000, yeah right!" Now, 3 years later I have spent wwaayyyy over that in just care for my girl's gentetic disorder she has because of poor breeding practices.
Had I spend that upfront, I would be the owner of a healthy baby instead of suffering with grief and worry of dealing with her problem and constantly spending money to make her life as comfortable as possible. Please, don't get me wrong, I LOVE my Maddie and would take no amount of money for her. She is the light of my life, I just do not want you to make the choice I did and buy based on a good deal.
Knowing what I know now, I really feel stupid about the way I went about getting her. However, I believe things happen for a reason and she was brought into my life for a reason. If nothing more than to use out experience to educate others.
I wish you the best of luck in your search for your Yorkie baby. Please look at more than just price and choose to support a good breeder who
truley cares about their babies and takes
all neccessary precautions to enusre your baby will have the highest quality of life.
YT is a wonderful resource to use while on your search. The reward these little creatures give is well worth the wait.
