These puppies are so delicate that the breeders have to put a lot of money into their care. Also, the breeders keep them longer than most other breeds bc they are so tiny. The result is increased cost to the breeder. Thus they have to charge more to try to recoup some of their expenses. Also, good 'ole economics 101 is in play here: supply and demand. Yorkies are either the most popular, or second most popular, breed of dog in the US. The higher the demand, the more breeders can charge. |