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Old 05-19-2005, 07:04 AM   #10
Bennett
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Sheboygan, WI
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I bought my Yorkie for $650. I didn't do much research on the breed before I bought him. I didn't know of such things as luxating patellas or collapsing tracheas. Wish I would have. Bennett doesn't have a collapsing trachea (thank god) but he did have two luxating patellas. The first one he had operated on at 8 months. The other was just 3 weeks ago. He also slightly tore a ligament. This leg is going to take a bit longer to heal because of the torn ligament. If and when you buy your puppy, please look into the health of the parents. It is an inherited disease and you could save yourself thousands of $$$$. I wouldn't give my boy up for anything. In fact, I'd LOVE another. My BF has a Cocker who gets along with him very well. I think having 3 dogs in the house would be a little to much to handle right now. I also want a Great Dane...lol. I can see it now...walking with a Yorkie, Cocker and a Dane.

Look into health insurance from the AKC if your puppy is registerd with them. It could save you $$$$$ in vet bills in the long run.

Wendy
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