[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Lookingforone

I bought my boy from GoldDustYorkies.com he will be 3.5lns full grown. I think the mother is a bit bigger, so the girl pups will be bigger, most likely. There were mixed reviews on the breeder, but I have had a positive experience so far, although I've only had my pup for a week so far. My boy was $1,200 and $200 extra to ship. That's in your budget. But the girls are more expensive and would probably exceed your budget. However, please be aware that dogs cost A LOT of money. On necessities alone, not including the dog, I've spent $1,000+ in the first week. Start up costs are a bitch.
And like others have said, if they use the word "teacup" RUN!
Oh and just a tip, but never express up front what you want to pay. Someone might be selling a pup for $800 and bump up the price for you because you stated you could afford it.
Edit: just realized you bought a pup! Congrats! I'll leave my post for others to read.

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

3.5 inches? I've never heard of any breeder describing their dogs in inches but weight.

3.5 inches? What is that a measurement of: to the topline? That would be the world's smallest dog.