[alaskayorkie]

Please don't take this the wrong way. I appreciate where you're coming from, I can see how your friend would feel that way, and I think you raise an important question. But I think you're going to get an earful from longtime breeders. And rightfully so.

There are so many things that can go wrong, from birth defects and emergency trips to the vet to the bitch having complications or worse. Then there's the health guarantee. What happens if there are some genetic defects and buyers want their money back or another Yorkie? What happens if, after six months, someone thinks their pup looks more like you're neighbor's male chihuahua and wants their money back? What if they sue? And, while I imagine one litter could be a labor of love, a professional breeder might rightfully want some compensation for their time.

I agree $1,200 is a lot of money for a pet-quality pooch, but considering all the health problems these little guys can have, I want to go to a professional breeder who knows the risks and offers a guarantee.

But if your friends make out like a bandit on this, more power to them! I just don't want to encourage others to blindly follow their lead thinking it's a gold mine in the waiting. A lot of reputable professional breeders will say it's not.