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Originally Posted by shodanusmc  Well, we can still run mary in 2012. I will work to get out the Vote! |
I don't know about Vice President, but I know I'd give my eye teeth for one of Mary's pups...sight unseen, even if I don't always agree with everything she says her passion for her dogs clearly comes through and that's why I believe she produces quality Yorkies (& would give my eye teeth for one!), which I'm sure is reflected in the price as it should be. Mary clearly goes above and beyond for the good of her dogs and that costs money, she should definitely be able to make back & more what she puts into her dogs. We should all be so lucky to have one of her pups.
I do think a person's locale dictates the price of Yorkies. Generally, speaking in my area Yorkie prices are from 900 - 1500. I just happen to look in the paper this morning and saw one offered for $500 -- my first thought was 'I wonder what's wrong with it?' Probably not fair of me, but that's what I thought.
My dam and the sire are about 5 5. pounds each. I know both the owner of my dam's parents, grand & greatgrandparents, the sire owner has all the info on her line (multi-generational champions) and has followed her pups after sale, none have been over 5 1/2 pounds (as adults) with the exception of one that ended up being about 8 pounds. Expressing my concern my dog threw one big pup, it was explained that sometimes one off standard pup just pops up and to sell him cheaper if he continues to stay big. They all got their checkups, tests, shots this weekend so I know even if he goes to 8 - 9 pounds he's going to make someone a great lovable and healthy Yorkie (just a little bigger than average)...so if I do offer him "cheap" I wonder if someone will think there's something "wrong" with him. I can't help but wonder if he will even stay big, as Mama dog always 'favored' him a bit, he's a chow hound and was always nursing...mama was his pacifier! He's the first one at the feeding bowl too. He might just be a "porky-yorkie" His weight has stablized though I don't know what all that means.
hmmm, I think my post went "off - post" sorry. Just thinking about the pricing structure of Yorkies and if offering one cheaper because they won't be to "standard" the way it's done.
Kendra