I believe that if you buy a dog from a champion bloodline then it may cost you around 2500.00 I do not think responsible breeders can afford to sell their Yorkies for less than $1500.00 (Just my thought) I have been told that it is very expensive to maintain a litter (vet,vacc. health, right nutrition etc..) Besides it is always better to buy a puppy from a champion line. Show breeders work to produce animals closer to the standard of the breed (health, personality and beauty). Anyway, my two cents!