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prettystyle23 · 06-10-2012, 11:04 AM

Hello,
I am thinking about getting a yorkie sometime soon! and I have researched about yorkies for weeks now.
My concern is that if I buy a cheap yorkie, I would have to spend more money on vet fees through the roof I think..
But, I cannot afford to buy more than $1000 for a PET dog.
The breeder that I have talked to is breeding show quality dogs..which means their yorkies are going to be expensive PLUS AKC registered (but I think 850 is not THAT expensive compared to other show quality dogs).
However, based on some research that I have done, ACA or CKC registered dogs are from puppy mill or BYBs....

BUT!! is it really bad to buy a yorkie from a BYB? I am not trying to show my dog or anything. I just want a yorkie as a pet.

So my question is...
Do you think 850 is an ok price for a pet?
Also, do you think it really matters whether the dog is registered as CKC or AKC? (quality wise)

I just need some help...thanks!!!

06-10-2012, 11:04 AM	#1
prettystyle23 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: state college,pa, USA Posts: 2	Is $850 okay price for a AKC registered yorkie? Hello, I am thinking about getting a yorkie sometime soon! and I have researched about yorkies for weeks now. My concern is that if I buy a cheap yorkie, I would have to spend more money on vet fees through the roof I think.. But, I cannot afford to buy more than $1000 for a PET dog. The breeder that I have talked to is breeding show quality dogs..which means their yorkies are going to be expensive PLUS AKC registered (but I think 850 is not THAT expensive compared to other show quality dogs). However, based on some research that I have done, ACA or CKC registered dogs are from puppy mill or BYBs.... BUT!! is it really bad to buy a yorkie from a BYB? I am not trying to show my dog or anything. I just want a yorkie as a pet. So my question is... Do you think 850 is an ok price for a pet? Also, do you think it really matters whether the dog is registered as CKC or AKC? (quality wise) I just need some help...thanks!!!