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MissSunni · 04-23-2015, 01:14 PM

I haven't bought a purebred Yorkie, mine is a rescue...but I have bought AKC Golden Retreivers and Shih Tzu's. First of all, just the fact that its $800. for the puppy is already a huge red flag to me. I think anyone here will acknowledge that a true reputable breeder puts in quite a lot of time, money, experience and knowledge of the pups history..not just the mom and pop in the crate in the backroom. It costs time and money to raise a purebred puppy. So, in my opinion no, I would not pay $800. for a Yorkie in this situation. I would continue my search....try looking into rescue, or expect to get what you pay for. $800. to me is just an expensive non-specific breed (mutt) because you dont know what is in the background.

I'm adding something I forgot to say, lol. All of the purebred dogs I've bought with papers were pet quality only

I actually paid over $2000. for one of them! He was worth every single penny and more....miss that little guy so much it still makes me cry that he's really gone

04-23-2015, 01:14 PM	#2
MissSunni YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ USA Posts: 492	I haven't bought a purebred Yorkie, mine is a rescue...but I have bought AKC Golden Retreivers and Shih Tzu's. First of all, just the fact that its $800. for the puppy is already a huge red flag to me. I think anyone here will acknowledge that a true reputable breeder puts in quite a lot of time, money, experience and knowledge of the pups history..not just the mom and pop in the crate in the backroom. It costs time and money to raise a purebred puppy. So, in my opinion no, I would not pay $800. for a Yorkie in this situation. I would continue my search....try looking into rescue, or expect to get what you pay for. $800. to me is just an expensive non-specific breed (mutt) because you dont know what is in the background. I'm adding something I forgot to say, lol. All of the purebred dogs I've bought with papers were pet quality only I actually paid over $2000. for one of them! He was worth every single penny and more....miss that little guy so much it still makes me cry that he's really gone Last edited by MissSunni; 04-23-2015 at 01:17 PM.