[MissiesMommy]

Amen Lorraine. We don't need people breeding cheaper dogs. The dogs deserve better than to be bred with inferior genes (prone to health problems), it's not their fault not all of us can afford them! The thing is, most small dogs have a horribly large market out there because people see them as toys or not much of a reponsibility ("we don't want a DOG dog, so we're looking into buying a Chihuahua!"), so responsible breeders are left trying to weed those impulse buyers out however they can (by contracts, prices, interviews, etc.). You have to realize that there are alot (ALOT) of crummy breeders out there selling their pups for thousands, and alot of GOOD breeders selling their pups for reasonable prices. Sadly, it's the responsible breeders that aren't even making their investment back (I believe in supporting responsible, ethical breeders, so I don't mind if they make a little profit on their pups--if they're able!), and the irresponsible ones that are making bank. If you put the wellbeing of the Yorkie breed and your particular dog first, you'll support those responsible breeders as much as you can, and educate others that $$$$ does not necessarily equal quality.

With a well-bred dog, you get what you pay for. Knowing your dog doesn't have a predisposition for liver shunt or luxating patellas is priceless, and the money you pay to the breeder is money you save later not dealing with those problems!