The main reason we paid "Way Over the TOP Dollar" for Toto was because we learned that one of the main reasons for the "purebred" was that breeders are really trying to eliminate health problems common in the Yorkie. Even though our breeder raises "show dogs", we were never interested in showing one of our own, although I do find it fascinating and keep up with some of Toto's relatives. We also weren't interested in breeding which is why we planned, even before we ever saw our baby, to have her spayed. I have to agree with Yorkie24U, if I were going to pay for a dog, I would go to a rescue before I would buy a "Top Dollar Mutt". I realize everyone has their own preference ... this was just mine.
