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amyhinmn · 05-17-2005, 08:46 AM

YES! I know what you mean about the "tiny" thing. What is the deal with size? It seems like even reputable breeders charge more for dogs that will be 3 or 4 lbs (or god forbid less). We did not necessarily even want a tiny dog. We wanted a 4 to 5 lb yorkie. To me, charging more for size seems like someone a "seedy" breeder would do, but I think even good breeders do. It seems like an exploitation of the whole "teacup" thing to me. If they are below standard, which is 4 lbs, they should not charge more, just like an 8 lb yorkie would not cost more. Consider me irritated and confused with what appears to be greed and/or exploitation of the market. Are there any other breeds who are as common as yorkies and not completely obscure that cost so much?

A woman I talked to bought a puppy from my breeder like 4 years ago, and only paid $500. Something has happened to the market, but it does not follow the laws of supply and demand, because supply is usually available.

Ok, I will attach more pics. I do not know which of her littermates she was, but I do know she had the shortest nose, so I am thinking that she is one of the two on the left. The other pic is of her the day I picked her up, showing off her dress.

05-17-2005, 08:46 AM	#58
amyhinmn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	YES! I know what you mean about the "tiny" thing. What is the deal with size? It seems like even reputable breeders charge more for dogs that will be 3 or 4 lbs (or god forbid less). We did not necessarily even want a tiny dog. We wanted a 4 to 5 lb yorkie. To me, charging more for size seems like someone a "seedy" breeder would do, but I think even good breeders do. It seems like an exploitation of the whole "teacup" thing to me. If they are below standard, which is 4 lbs, they should not charge more, just like an 8 lb yorkie would not cost more. Consider me irritated and confused with what appears to be greed and/or exploitation of the market. Are there any other breeds who are as common as yorkies and not completely obscure that cost so much? A woman I talked to bought a puppy from my breeder like 4 years ago, and only paid $500. Something has happened to the market, but it does not follow the laws of supply and demand, because supply is usually available. Ok, I will attach more pics. I do not know which of her littermates she was, but I do know she had the shortest nose, so I am thinking that she is one of the two on the left. The other pic is of her the day I picked her up, showing off her dress. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by amyhinmn; 05-17-2005 at 09:01 AM.