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This is really NOT the case. It depends on what part of the country you live in. I paid 700 for Diesel. His breeder has only gone up 100 dollars. It is very possible to get a very healthy dog that does not cost an arm and a leg. Very Possible. I also think the "going rate" is just nuts. Why is the cost for Yorkies sky high compared to other small dogs.. It is becuase there is a demand for them and breeders know this. Just for the record... I don't liked to be controled when it comes to certain things. This is one of them.
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Emmsmom - I went to check out prices in your area to see what they were. And yes - you can get yorkies in your area for 600. - 1500 for CKC (Continental) registered pups. From what I saw. Yet, AKC were going from 1,000 - 3,000 for pets. So not only the area may effect price, but especially the registration that is used.
I think this is where the problem layed with out conversation. We were comparing apples and oranges - not the same. I was speaking about AKC registered prices. CKC pups on an avaerage will usually sell for less, since their registration is not as strong as AKC. Unfortunatly many Puppy Mills and some BYB have gone with CKC since it is easier or they were denied to registered with AKC due to problems with paperwork, etc... CKC is not large enough to do home visits. I am not saying all pups from CKC are from puppymills - just that puppymills have gone to this registry as well as other new ones.
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