I paid $450.00 for Lola but she is a mix and I have been very pleased. I also was an experienced yorkie owner having had 4 purebred yorkies prior, three came from show breeders where I paid between $1,000.00 to $1,800.00 for. When in search of new pup I knew I did not want one under about 13 weeks old, Lola was just shy of 17 weeks. At that age you have more of and idea of health and size, plus having her blood work run the day after I brought her home was a good indicator as well. Contrary to what many on here will say there are good and kind backyard or kitchen breeders, one's that know their dogs are healthy and have a few litters and treat the puppies and their own dogs very well, it would be better if dogs were kept until 12 weeks though, but even reputable breeders will at times let them go earlier, I know that because I was given the opportunity to take one home at 9 weeks.
price is not the only indicator that you bought from a good and kind breeder. |