A reputable breeder will sell you a nice standard size Yorkie (7lbs or under) for $1200 to $1500. It is not attacking someone to try to give them information. There are thousands of money hungry, dishonest people out there trying to prey on people like the OP who want a nice little dog.
There are many, many so called breeders out there with no scientific plan for their breeding program. They put one small looking pet quality dog with another small one and the genetic lotto is on. They have no idea of what genes they are playing with yet they will advertize their pups as "tea cups" or whatever label they want to use as a selling point.
I certainly understand the OP's disappointment. Most people do not know how to find an established, reputable, purebred breeder. The "greeders" all tell people that they are professionals and have been "breeding Yorkies for many years." Their websites make it look like the total opposite of what is actually going on.
When I purchased Gracie I wanted a smaller dog due to a recent back injury. I didn't want to take on a larger dog that would stress my back during training and bathing. Her parents were within the standard but on the upper side rather than the lower end. I expected her to mature at 7 or 8 lbs but instead she barely made it to 5lbs. A little smaller than I expected but she is pretty much what I was hoping for. If she had been 10lbs or larger I would have loved her, of course, but it would not have been what I had planned for.
If purchasing a healthy purebred dog that looks like a good representative of the breed is important to you then go to the AKC website and do a search for a local AKC conformation club. Contact the people and learn about your breed and what goes into a good breeding program. Find out who is who in the dog world and take your time deciding on the breeder that is right for you. If you are going to put your hard earned money into a purebred dog then get one that you know is going to be the dog of your dreams. |