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Originally Posted by Torguy  WOW, this really is an Amazing community! I want to first thank all of you for putting the time and effort into answering my question!
I was planning on buying from a place called Minipups.ca, has anyone heard of them?...They come up when I search for breeders in my area (Toronto), but they charge like $2500 for "Teacups" as you guys mentioned to be careful of.
However they are selling lots, I mean every time they are sold out and they sell the next set of puppies the next month, and they offer Warranties and only sell to be people in person they feel are fit to look after the dog etc...
So I guess from my understanding from these posts, my initial costs will be expensive, but thereafter will be much cheaper generally speaking? So on average around $600 a year give or take.
Lastly, can anyone recommend a reputable Breeder in Toronto that's sells the smaller size Yorkies?
Thanks again!! |
Be very careful of this "breeder" they sound like a broker not a breeder to me. A female comes into season twice a year which means she could have two litters a year. A breeder would have to have many, many females that come into season a month or two apart from each other if they sell all puppies and have more puppies to sell the next month. A broker is a person that
sells puppies not a breeder, you may never know who the actual breeder is, a broker can sell puppy mill puppies.
A breeder cannot guarantee the exact weight a puppy will be as an adult, but can give you a ball park weight, and that's not even a sure thing unless the breeder has researched sire and dam's generations back to ensure there are standard litters (5 to 7 lbs) in their lines.
$2500.00 is average price for a quality yorkie here in Pa and NY with a good health guarantee. Hopefully others will weigh in on breeders in your area and possibly this
Minipups.ca. Good luck