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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  I haven't talked to knowledgeable breeders about this, but "first pick" is a little tricky isn't it? What are you looking for? I mean, some people are interested in size, but the runt of the litter, can grow to be the biggest dog. Like Bonbon said, you really don't know show quality until a dog is much older around 8-10 months. Some breeders are so good that nearly every dog they produce turn out to be excellent examples of the breed, but if this is really important, it might be best to buy an older dog. Only people who are choosing to breed need to be overly picky about the looks of the dog, for pet owners, you dog just turns into a family member, full of imperfections, so finding a breeder who does health testing and knows her lines thoroughly is so important because down the line, health will be the only thing that concerns you.  Depending on where you live, $2000 is not unreasonable for a "pet" quality yorkie with limited registration. |
Well thank you Nancy for the counsel... I will talk to the breeder and see what we need to do going forward..what her thoughts are...
I think my confusion is that I would pay the same price for a pup with or without this defect.. so the pricing doesn't make sense...
Its not about perfection..but aesthetics are always part of that decision making process. I was, of course, disappointed that this issue presented, but I can understand how complex it could be.. I am, as a new puppy consumer, truly looking for a quality pet to love and join the family is all.