[DazzlinYT]

I don't understand I guess..the mentality that the bigger the yorkie (still within standard) the less it should cost. We "scold" breeders of tinies who do it on purpose (and market them as "teacups") yet when the market calls for such small dogs (under five lbs) we as the american public are inadvertantly telling them to breed small if they want to make any money at it.

I can understand selling an over standard yorkie for less money than you would one within standard, which would be 8+ lbs, and I can understand selling EXTREMELY small pups for slightly more, which would IMHO reflect the amount of time and care you had to put into those puppies, extra vetting, etc..small pups are very difficult to raise, and you often have to keep them much longer than a larger pup...their price should not be specifically because they are small pups. However, anything within standard should not be "priced" based on size...and yes that includes up to 7 lbs.

If you don't like what someone is asking for their puppy, or you don't like the puppy's size...well then go elsewhere. QUALITY and health are the two most important factors when buying a puppy, IMHO. Quality incudes being within standard size.

You don't find quality and health at a pet store, a puppymill, a byb, etc.