[lizzieg]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Just seeing this - a Shih Tzy the size of a hampster ? That is so so wrong and sounds so dangerous for that poor little downsized dog - how can people intentionally DO this !

For the record - and only because I've seen it - spending thousands on so called 'tinies, teacups, micros and all the promo words these 'breeders' use does NOT ensure you will have a healthy pet ! I'd be scared to have anything BUT a hampster that small

I remember someone spending over 4 grand on a 'unique' yorkie - to me there was not one thing special and I can honestly say Ive seen prettier and healthier dogs sold for far far less - No offence to the dog I'm speaking of but personally I never found her attractive like I do so many simple pet yorkies that we all love but dont have to spend thousands add to our lives.

As some say - fools and their money are easily parted' but to each his own I guess

I'm so glad I looked for standard size - I LOVE the little ones to death but mine are just right - I don't have the worries of the little ones but they sure are cute - then of coure mine are pretty dame cute too and I know the breeder I bought from years ago is what I now consider a terrible breeder - back then I knew no better as mine are going on 10 years old in a few years

I agree with you. More $ doesn't = more of a dog. I believe there is a safe median to pay to ensure that the breeder isn't breeding too often, that he/she isn't selling in volume, that he/she is doing proper genetic tests before breeding, etc. You have beautiful Yorkies, and although you question their breeder now, you have done a wonderful job with them. They are gorgeous!