I think $1700 is too much for most people to pay for a dog. And - I know for a fact that you can find a nice little pet Yorkie for much less than that. I paid $850. I had the money and he's worth it to me - but, I think this is even a lot to pay for a dog.
Sometimes I think we Yorkie people have become so used to such high prices that we don't even bat an eye anymore at what a lot of people pay for a Yorkie.
You decide what you can afford to pay (remembering that Yorkies do cost more than most dogs) - and with a lot of looking and patience, you should be able to find the perfect pet.
I would think that any breeder with a range of $800 to $1700 - might be selling her least desirable puppies for $800. This "wide range" would cause me not to want one of her $800 dogs.
Many people (in my area) sell their pups for $850 for males and $950 for females. I would feel more comfortable choosing a pup that is being sold in this more narrow range. And, I have seen some for $600 or $700. This is still a lot of money - right?
Meet your breeder, ask her questions - see the puppy's parents, if possible, and be sure and spend some time with any pup you are considering taking home. A lot of people here will give you more specific questions to ask any breeder you meet.
Good luck! Carol Jean |