It is a lot of money, but honestly you will be paying more than that with a tiny for vet care and emergency vets. I have spent a fortune on minor things than a normal-sized yorkie could handle but a tiny can't. Like once I was sitting on the floor and Mia was on my lap, about 3 inches from the ground. She fell just that tiny bit and hurt her leg, she wouldn't put any weight on it so I took her to the ER vet, they did x-rays and thank god it was only a sprain. But just that visit cost me over $500, and I have had to go several times since. With tinies you cant wait to see if they will get better if they show any symptoms of being ill, they have to have medical attention immediately or they could die. The smallest things can kill a tiny and it is a 24/7 job keeping them safe! Also the risk of hypoglycemia will probably last its entire life and not just end at puppyhood, so thats something else that can be deadly. If you know all that and think you've found a good breeder then go for it, although I have to question any breeder's motives when they are charging that much for a tiny, sounds like they are giving in to the "teacup" mentality and just using them to get more money. Good luck! |