[Britster]

I see a lot of times here on YT of purebred AKC yorkies who came from good reputable breeders getting sick all the time, having LP, etc. So personally, while I def. agree on finding a GOOD breeder for other reasons such as good socialization, temperament, etc, and it's important to support ethical breeders and not BYB's or puppy mills... nothing is a guarantee. I don't think a $2000 puppy is any better than a $500 puppy. I would prefer to spend only $500 on the dog itself and then be able to spent the extra $1000 I might have paid on things going towards the dog, like initial vet visits, toys, food, clothes, etc. Just because someone can't or doesn't want to pay over $1000 for a dog doesn't mean you can't afford a dog throughout its lifetime. and You can actually find reasonable breeders out there who care more about the placement of their pups than price. but please don't just go and get a dog from the papers or from a puppy mill! Good luck in your search!