But if a breeder breeds to better the breed, or AT THE MINIMUM to maintain the breed to its Standard, then those pups have the best shot of not only looking like a Yorkie, but a better chance for long-term health and a great temperament.
And a breeder is very lucky indeed if in three litters of pups, there is one Show Quality Dog. So most of the litter is destined to pet homes.
It really saddens me, that the public still does not Understand, you don't go to a Show Breeder,
because you want a show dog, you go there to support those breeders who strive to improve on the breed, and to bring wonderfull animals into this world. And you will become one of the lucky owners of years and years of great selective breeding.
In fact as a pet owner, you simply would not be allowed to purchase a Show Quality dog.
As a pet owner, why pay top dollars for an ill-bred dog? You can get if you are willing to wait a wonderfull example of the breed anywhere from $1200-$1800 (if you live in the really expensive cities etc - $1800 is top end of what I would pay for a pet Yorkie. And for that price, I want a show and working dog breeder, who does and posts all the required health tests, from Championed parents both show and working dog titles. A health guarantee that means something, and a lifelong commitment to support their puppy owners.
For those pet owners who have "oopsey pregnancies", then I feel they should just basically *give* the puppies away for a nominal fee. $200-$300 or so dollars. After all you the puppy buyer are taking their mistakes off their hands, with no guarantee to health, temperament, or conformation. It is their responsibility to bear the costs of their mistakes. Not yours.
I shake my head at folks that pay $1000 or more for a puppy from breeders who have no idea what they are doing, and or, do none of the health tests, none of the championships, none of the pedigree research. Hey but then they can sell their pups for $500 or $600 or $700 and you think you are getting a deal? Think again!