[Nancy1999]

I'm always worried when someone want a cheap Yorkie. I think you should know that Yorkies are a more expensive dog to own than other breeds. Because of their popularity, backyard breeders have come out of the woodwork, and Yorkies have many health problems due to overbreeding. Read the ER section to see some of the illnesses. It’s sad because so many people can’t afford the medical treatment that their Yorkies need. Finding a good breeder can save you money in the long run. Also, Yorkies have to go to the emergency room for things quite often, you just don't have the luxury of time when a Yorkie is vomiting, they can go downhill fast. They have more accidents; just jumping off a chair can cause them problems. Finally, they have many grooming needs that can cause serious problems if you don't groom them. Matting can be very painful for them if daily brushing/combining isn’t done. Of course, you can learn to do this at home, but you need equipment and products, all of which are expensive. Human shampoos won’t work and can cause expensive skin problems. Their teeth are their week spot and they are prone to tartar so dental care is a must some people have to have their Yorkies teeth cleaned every year and this is done under anesthesia, and it's costly. Daily brushing helps some, as well as chewing aids, but these things take time and cost money. A tube of Joey’s toothpaste is $17.00, you can buy cheaper toothpastes, but this has been shown to be effective in reducing tartar, so I’m going to use it, but it all adds up. Finally, many have sensitive tummies and are finicky about food, so even though they don’t eat much, their food can be expensive.