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					Originally Posted by bamawife  I own a "mutt" as some on here would refer him to.  Do I care that he is not AKC?  No.  Do I care he is mixed?  Absolutely not.  Did I pay an outrageous amount for him?  Sure didn't!  Does this make me an irresponsible mutt mommy?  Absolutely not!  I put out more money caring for him than people I know with AKC Registered Dogs.  
 Personally, I think the reason some mixed breeds sell for so much is because of the rich and famous buying them and making the news, magazine, etc...
 
 There are so many puppy mills near me selling shorkies, morkies, shichons, cavatzu's, etc...that I could puke.  They charge up to $3500 for these dogs.
 
 Just because you have an AKC registered yorkie does not mean you are above anyone else.  Unless you're a breeder, more than likely the only reason you bought a registered yorkie is because you want the right to say he/she is "registered".  Oh my!   At the end of the day, do you think any of our little dogs care?  As long as they are well cared for by responsible pet parents that is all that matters.  So, I'll keep my little mutt and continue to love him just like you all love your AKC yorkie!  Raley has yorkie hair and a little smushy face that I love dearly!
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My last dog was a "mutt" and he had a long happy life with us for 20 years. 
I chose to get a yorkiepoo. I didn't care that he wasn't recognized by the AKC.  He was cute...he needed a home..I fell in love with his little face...and we made him a part of our family. 
