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Originally Posted by matese

I just want to educate you a little on breeders that show their dogs.

When you buy a dog from a breeder that shows their dog they are breeding for their next champion. They take all the precautions needed for that next champion. You can pretty much be assured you would be getting a healthy puppy because this is what the breeder breeds for. Not every litter will produce a champion, show quality puppy so the breeder has to sell them. They are pricey because the breeder has put a lot of money, time, effort, medical care, quality food into producing healthy puppies.
Yes, you get what you pay for, but keep in mind, breeders that show are not selling champion quality puppies, they are selling healthy puppies as pets. Your best bet for a healthy puppy is to buy from a breeder that shows their dogs. The least expensive part of owning a yorkie is the purchase price, never buy a yorkie based on the selling price, what you save on the purchase, down the road could cost you thousands for a sick dog with genetic issues. Know the breeder before you buy the pup.

The problem when you say breeding for a champion is sometimes the breed standards aren't what's best for the breed look at some of the other breeds that can't walk and can't breathe due to show standards. I have heard there are show yorkies breeders who breed dogs with Luxating Patella. There are also show breeders that have kennel step ups like little puppy mills so that is important to keep in mind when buying from a show breeder also.