Paying alot doesn't always guarantee a quality dog. Two of my nieces have yorkies and although they paid similar prices for their babies ( over a thousand), one has a tiny 2 pound perfect-looking yorkie, and the other one has what looks to me like a silky- cotton coat, longer nose, non-erect ears and weighs at least 14 pounds. Cute as a button and sweet as pie, but she does not look anything like a yorkie to me.
My husband said he paid 500 for my boy, (but that could mean anywhere between 700-1200- DH is known to fudge on the facts when it comes to money!). Jazz has a darling face, but his ears are large for a yorkie and he weighs between 7 and 8 pounds. I think he's perfect, but I know he's not show quality, nor do I aspire to that quality in a pet.
I think your best bet is to choose a breeder carefully, and maybe get references from past pet purchasers to see if the qualities you are looking for are really there in the pets once they leave puppyhood.
Saving for a yorkie takes a while for most people. You can't just get the price of the dog, but you have save for vet bills, expensive food, pet products,medications, and all those cute outfits. You all know how expensive they are to own.
I wish Yorkies weren't so expensive. I have had lots of people tell me they want a yorkie, but can't afford one. That makes me feel dreadful.
