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Originally Posted by Kathryn_V I have read a ton of these threads about the price of puppies over the last few days and I have bit my tongue.... But something just hit me.....
I have not read a single line about the expense of showing.... Maintaining coats, traveling to shows, entry fees, and all of the crazy costs involved with finishing champion dogs...
True quality specimens of our breed...
The kind of dogs you want puppies from, the kind of puppies I would gladly pay 2000, 2500 and even 3000 for.... Money that I know would go back into a sound and selective breeding program that is focused on the progression and betterment of our breed....
Or I guess I could find a cheep Yorkie... Maybe even a free one from someone who "just likes to breed" and make puppies for the fun of it!!!  And watch our beloved breed take a serious nosedive into a mine field of genetic faults and crippling defects.... hmmmmm I say Fork over the cash and Support those who are Bettering our Breed! |
I agree with you 100%. I have suffered with 2 of my dogs that I bought from a mom and pop pet store.
My Maltese suffered from severe luxated patella that required immediate surgery. That defect could have been avoided if he was bred properly. Also my Yorkie who passed away (RIP Katie) was diagnosed with kidney disease, another defect that could have been avoided it she was bred correctly. So I would rather pay a wonderful breeders more money then buy a puppy who will cost me more money and HEART ACHE in the long run. I've suffered enough with my babies ... I can't take anymore. It's too hard to cope once it's all over.
