I first tried the local yorkie rescue since I wanted a loving dog more so than an AKC registered champion, but there was nothing in my area available. So...If memory serves me correctly I ran into a member of the board of directors for the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America. She gave me a list of reputable breeders in my area and I settled on one who was very open with her home and breeding practices. She only had two boys at the time and both came from championship blood. I picked Jack due to his temperment and paid...(swallow) $3,500. He is worth EVER penny. I could care less but his pedegree is very impressive. He hasn't been evaluated (mostly because I don't care) but if he wasn't fixed I'm sure he would show well. The only problem I've had medically is a recent concern he had a collapsed trachea…it turned out to only be reverse sneezing. So he was $3,500 and worth a million in my heart! |