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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  I’m going to be honest about two things here. Yes the breeder sounds shady and I would move on. The lifetime guarantee is one of the biggest things to make me think she is a scammer. The second thing is if you had to save for the puppy how are you going to be able to afford vet care which is extremely expensive for puppies, grooming, food, treats, bedding, toys, collar, harness, heart worm meds, flea and tick meds, spay and so on? The puppy is the cheapest thing everything else is expensive. I have concern about you affording the vet care. I hope you don’t take offense I just want you to make sure you can afford this before you actually get a puppy. I have four Yorkies. The three I had as puppies were very expensive. A spay in general is around $600 or more. The puppy shots and everything else will end up costing you more then the pup. Just please think about it. |
I just looked at her website, she breeds yorkies and poodles, who is to say she doesn't cross breed. I would run, not walk, but run away from this breeder. You found 5 red flags always go with your gut feelings. Offering a "life time health guarantee" I believe is a scam. Buying a puppy is the least expensive part of owning a dog, any breed. The expense of dog ownership is the maintaining of the dog. As lovetodream pointed out, you must have the financial means to properly care for the dog, any dog. The first 6 to 8 months of owning a puppy is expensive, there are puppy shots that are needed, spaying is an absolute must. Heartworm prevention and flea / tick prevention pills are very expensive. Buying a good quality food is costly. Many members advise getting health insurance to help with medical expenses. Have you thoroughly researched the yorkie breed and health issues they are prone to. I would hate to see you get the dog of your dreams then find out financially you cannot afford her.