Hello,
My name is Phuong and I found this site through yahoo's search engine while trying to find Yorkie Breeders in Sacramento, CA.
I found a love for Yorkshire Terriers litterally 5 hours ago. I will admit I am not a pet person most of my life but my girlfriend and I have taken interest in pets ever since we saw those adorable looking maltese. But in my opinions Yorkies look better, as a matter of fact they look a little tougher than maltese. I like small dogs but I need them to look a little tough. lol. Yorkie tough? I know what your saying. But the black and gold ones remind me of those rottweilers(sp). Even though I do not like those dogs.
Anywas, I found this website to be very informative and interesting and only fuels my quest for a Yorkie. Thank you for the FAQ thread. I was gonna die if I had to sift through pages of threads trying to find general questions regarding yorkies/pets in general. I have a couple of questions to ask you folks and I apologize before hand if they might sound dumb, but I am a first time pet owner. I dont think fish can count no? lol
1) Through some searches it appears females yorkies are more expensive than males, why? Only reason is females can breed and other reason why?
2) Are there personality difference between a female or male yorkie?
3) What are the cost on vet services regarding the run-of-mill requirements to keep the dogs healthy?(ie, shots,deworm,checkups,etc,etc.)
4) Whats the protocol on vet visits? How many times a month?
5) What are the typical cost for one? I dont have a whole lot of money at this time but Ill save up some money and get it. I just need to know the prices. Ill might end up getting a male since they are less expensive and I am not looking to breed. I just want one to love and care for!!! From many websites the running cost for males go for $500 supposedly.
So far such a long post and so many questions. Hopefully you guys can help me out. I still have more questions but I will just ask more later.
Bonus Question
: Does anyone live in the SACRAMENTO/ELK GROVE and surrounding communities(CALIFORNIA) can give me some contacts to yorkshire breeders? I am wanting to buy one reallll soon.
Thank you and have a nice day.
