Many people though expect to get something for almost next to nothing. We have a lot of money invested in our dogs and the tests are not cheap. There are many buyers out there right now that want a really nice yorkie, great lines, with all the testing for 500. Not happening! And then there are the people that get upset when we want references and will check them out. They think we are invading on their privacy. And you get others that expect a lower price since the pup is spayed/neuter. I will keep my babies rather than sell to anyone not expecting me to check out their references, and I am not just going to give them away either. I understand that times are hard, but if you cannot pay - the breedrs are thinking how are you going to take care of them when they get sick. I had to pay to get really nice yorkies and it was just what I had to pay to get good ones. I accepted it. I wanted to make sure they were tested and had good lines. It all adds up when you buy nice, really nice yorkies. I wanted to show too, so knew I had to pay to get the best. I wanted sound yorkies with beauty and brains. We are showing the ones we have now and also have plans to train them and go to the hospitals and nursing homes. It is our part to make a difference.
I have bought pet yorkies (1,000) before (when my kids were teenagers and before I started showing again) and I can tell the difference.
I too wish the cost of good quaity yorkies were cheaper than they are now, but I do not think it will change. When one pays a lot - really a lot of money (multiple thousands) plus the cost of testing and any pups in return in the future - how can someone paying all that then in turn sell their pups for a lot less. Show people do not include in the cost of their pups what they pay for showing. It doesn't calculate in at all. We just figure it is gone and what it cost to show. Nor is the food and care calculated in. They think of what they paid or the value of their dogs that were breed and the value of its lineage behind the pup, as well as the quality of the pup. Plus I think the testing should also be calculated in. I would rather have a peace of mind knowing the dog/pup is sound and healthy than not knowing and having to pay later.
I prefer to have the ones I have now. I know that a lot of care and thought went into their breedings and it shows! I was happy to pay for the quality and the work that went into producing my beautiful babies I have now.
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