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Originally Posted by tallicedlatte  Howdy everyone, been watching the responses pour in. I'm quite taken aback, but I know everyone has the yorkie's best interests at heart here. So do I. I still plan on going to check out Nicky. Of course, if I see problems I won't purchase. I'm not interested in a perfectly bred show dog, but I do want healthy and a good temperment. So I will keep everyone posted on my experience!
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Why not try a grown Yorkie who has made is through the perils of puppyhood and desperately needs a rehome? They make wonderful pets and you won't be directly supporting a BYB's reckless breeding practices. And unless they have all of the prebreeding tests done before breeding, they are reckless and letting their puppies and buyers bear the burden.
You can get a wonderful pet who is just waiting for a loving home and can get out of the rescue cage or home if you look into Yorkie rescue. And you would be freeing up space in the rescue for another desperate dog needing a waystation. It is something to think about if you don't have much money to spend up front.
Be sure you have plenty of money set aside for the expensive medical care dogs now need just for basic visits, shots, spay/neuter, dentals, worming, ear checks, preventative medications and testing for heartworm, grooming, food - which is no longer cheap, etc., not to mention surgery or conservative care for some of the illnesses that can crop up. Buying and maintaining a dog responsibly is nowadays quite expensive, so be sure to factor all of that in as you are looking.