The pandemic has seemed to increase prices. I have never actually bought from a reputable breeder. Callie back in 2007 was $1000 and she ended up coming from a broker which we knew nothing about at the time. Joey in 2016 at 9 weeks was not wanted by the person who had him so his rehome fee was $650. Penny in 2016 was 8 months and unwanted by the kid she was bought as a gift for and $600. Ollie in 2018 was from a breeder who could not get him a home because he was bigger and at almost 6 months with full AKC papers and a chocolate yorkie he was $750. Dixie is a completely different story that I got in the middle of the pandemic and from a bad situation, she was 8 weeks and no longer with her parents or siblings and with an older guy I paid $2300 for her. Personally I would be prepared to pay at least $2500 from a good breeder. Paying that much though I would want to see both parents, where they are living, proof of health tests, the breeder to keep the pups for 12 weeks at least, AKC papers and I would expect the puppy to have had 2 sets of shots. You can also look into adoption at a yorkie rescue. although keeping in mind you wont have any breeding history and stuff you could also keep your eyes out on facebook for rehoming. I have a feeling that sadly when we start returning to normal that there will end up being a lot of animals dumped at shelters.
__________________ Taylor  My babies Joey, Penny , Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |