To anyone that thinks 1500 for a pet puppy from a reputable show breeder is expensive, I would like to say that I have not even had a litter of Yorkies yet but just acquiring the dogs that I wish to use in a future breeding program has cost me in the tens of thousands of dollars. I don't even dare factoring in what it cost to prove my Yorkies in the show ring. I don't intend to breed to produce pet puppies but it's probable that not all pups from a litter will be show or breeding quality and I may have a pet puppy for sale. Then factor in what goes into having a litter. Producing a top quality Yorkie takes money (a lot of it), sweat and tears. 1,500.00 for such a top quality puppy is a BARGAIN when you consider what went into producing him.
But you need to find such a puppy.
First -- don't buy from a non showing breeder. Second -- decide what type of Yorkie you want as a pet. You can get a 3-7 pounder and that's quite a difference. You can get a down-faced, or terrier faced Yorkie with ears the size of a bat or you can get a beautiful head with correct ear set. You can get the coat from hell that will never grow or you can get a beautiful silky coat. A good breeder knows her dogs and will know what those dogs will grow up to look like.
You need to see study Yorkies so you can see the difference for yourself and know what you want. I hope I have been helpful to you as that is my only intention.
Barbara |