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SnowWa · 11-17-2006, 05:47 PM

I personally believe that one reason so many people are breeding little Yorkies - people who have had no experience, etc., is simply because they can be sold for a good amount of money.

It is unfortunate that you should have to pay so much just to get a healthy Yorkie puppy. Most other breeds are healthy from the get-go (I'm talking about home-grown puppies) - and it really isn't always such an issue --- even with a lot of other small breeds.

I paid $850 for my pup - he's larger than standard, but he's perfectly healthy and a wonderful pet - of course. Nevertheless, $850 was still a lot to pay for a little dog. And - I love him like a million dollars. This is not the point. I would love a free little mixed breed from the pound just as much. "How can you put a price on love?" Not even an issue here....... Remember - you pay the price before you even take the little puppy home - and like I said, most of us wouldn't sell any pet we've grown to love for any amount of money.

I do think Yorkies are overpriced.

I wonder why so many Yorkies need C-sections - and why their litters are so small - and why so many pups aren't healthy ---- and why so many of us have a lot of vet bills -- Then to top it off, we want to be reimbursed for all these expenses that some of us have helped to bring upon these little breed. Of course - not all of us - (not even most of us) -- but those of us who are breeding tiny little dogs under 5 pounds and selling little pups saying that they will be 3 or 4 pounds full grown are causing a lot of the problems and vet bills that seem to be the main excuse for charging so much for the little puppies in the first place.

**** I do see a lot of litters of four or five puppies here on YT - and I also see a lot of little Yorkie mothers that didn't have to have C-sections.

I have read a lot recently about little mothers dying after delivery. This breaks my heart. Why do we breed some of our pets - if this can happen so easily? I wouldn't even consider it.

**** I will be the first one to say that if anyone wants to breed excellent examples of any breed or wants to serious show any breed - they should be prepared and willing to pay a good price for the dogs they buy. This makes perfect sense to me. Most of us don't do this though - we want good examples of whatever breed we choose to buy - and we want our dogs to be good pets and members of our family.

*** I don't think my friend will donate any of the money she made on her puppies to the local shelter. What would you do if you were trying to sell your house for $200,000 and someone walked in and offered you $300,000 for it????

I don't think anyone is going to convince me that the high prices that are being charged for some Yorkies can be justified ---

Carol Jean

11-17-2006, 05:47 PM	#36
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I personally believe that one reason so many people are breeding little Yorkies - people who have had no experience, etc., is simply because they can be sold for a good amount of money. It is unfortunate that you should have to pay so much just to get a healthy Yorkie puppy. Most other breeds are healthy from the get-go (I'm talking about home-grown puppies) - and it really isn't always such an issue --- even with a lot of other small breeds. I paid $850 for my pup - he's larger than standard, but he's perfectly healthy and a wonderful pet - of course. Nevertheless, $850 was still a lot to pay for a little dog. And - I love him like a million dollars. This is not the point. I would love a free little mixed breed from the pound just as much. "How can you put a price on love?" Not even an issue here....... Remember - you pay the price before you even take the little puppy home - and like I said, most of us wouldn't sell any pet we've grown to love for any amount of money. I do think Yorkies are overpriced. I wonder why so many Yorkies need C-sections - and why their litters are so small - and why so many pups aren't healthy ---- and why so many of us have a lot of vet bills -- Then to top it off, we want to be reimbursed for all these expenses that some of us have helped to bring upon these little breed. Of course - not all of us - (not even most of us) -- but those of us who are breeding tiny little dogs under 5 pounds and selling little pups saying that they will be 3 or 4 pounds full grown are causing a lot of the problems and vet bills that seem to be the main excuse for charging so much for the little puppies in the first place. ** I do see a lot of litters of four or five puppies here on YT - and I also see a lot of little Yorkie mothers that didn't have to have C-sections. I have read a lot recently about little mothers dying after delivery. This breaks my heart. Why do we breed some of our pets - if this can happen so easily? I wouldn't even consider it. I will be the first one to say that if anyone wants to breed excellent examples of any breed or wants to serious show any breed - they should be prepared and willing to pay a good price for the dogs they buy. This makes perfect sense to me. Most of us don't do this though - we want good examples of whatever breed we choose to buy - and we want our dogs to be good pets and members of our family. * I don't think my friend will donate any of the money she made on her puppies to the local shelter. What would you do if you were trying to sell your house for $200,000 and someone walked in and offered you $300,000 for it???? I don't think anyone is going to convince me that the high prices that are being charged for some Yorkies can be justified --- Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.