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Originally Posted by boopster  Since I'm not a breeder, I'm going to put my foot in it but here goes...
Depends on what you mean by reasonable. A good breeder is most likely not going to have what you would consider low prices. Good breeders are in it for the betterment of the breed - not for the money. But they have enormous costs - food, supplies, veterinary care; as well as costs associated with showing their dogs. And since they spend so much time caring for and showing their dogs, they're not going to have high-paying careers to help defray those costs.
A pet-quality dog from a GOOD breeder is going to be costly because it cost the breeder a great deal to produce that dog. On the other hand, if you buy a dog from a back-yard breeder or puppy mill, your initial price may (and I emphasize MAY) be lower, but your lifetime cost could be much higher due to health issues frequently found in these dogs.
Of course, you may already know this in which case I apologize for the sermon. Many of us have learned the hard way about puppy mills and really want to see others avoid those mistakes.
Hopefully someone with more knowledge of Biewers than I can point you to a good breeder in your area. |
I agree with Boopster. I've only seen a $3000 from a puppy mill dog (Pet store, brokers, etc.) You're best bet in finding a healthy happy dog is from a breeder who cares. Check out the YTCA referral page. They are the mother club for the yorkshire terrier, and can refer you to people in your area. Remember, you buy your breeder first. You'll want to find someone who will have your back good or bad for the rest of your pups life. (15+ years)
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club
Lots of breeders will be sweet with you when you are buying, but once purchase is over, they disappear.