Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 1790794)

How on Earth did I read this statment and for a slit second interpret it as, "I talk too much. I'd like 4 marshmellows":confused:

Originally Posted by bchgirl (Post 1790845)

I'll say this...I am not opposed to someone making money. My concern will be solely limited to purchasing a puppy from someone whose breeding program entails everything I am seeking. Will I pay an additional amount to obtain it...yes and fully expect to.


I agree to some degree YT offers a false sense of security. Comes to back to....the same lecture....know your breeder.

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1790553)

You're definitely correct, and this is one reason I wish YT didn't allow puppy sales. A lot of people come onto YT and think it's safe to buy from a breeder advertising here, but it's a false sense of security. I think there some excellent breeders on this forum, but there are a lot that I wouldn't consider buying from. I also know of a few breeders that claim to be ethical but definitely are not..they have a lot of people fooled. I even know of a couple breeders that a lot of members say great things about..but they are USDA licensed. So people need to be careful when buying a puppy, and buying from a YT member shouldn't be an exception.

So far as money - I would never buy from anyone breeding for a profit. From what I have heard, most reputable breeders that breed for the right reasons and the right way do not make much money, if any at all. I personally will only be buying from reputable show breeders from now on - costs of showing and health testing alone set a breeder back lots of $$$. The breeders I would buy from only have a few litters a year (or less) so I highly doubt they are making any money...if they are, it's not enough to support themselves without having a real job. If someone is actually making a nice profit, they aren't doing something right...

Originally Posted by Yorkie Luv of 3 (Post 1790871)

and please,, if you can help me find a reputable show breeder I could buy an AKC female with full registration from,,[/FONT]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s (Post 1790940)

There is the problem-- I think it's fairly safe to say you will NEVER find a reputable show breeder willing to just sell you a girl on full registration, no questions asked. It's just not going to happen. Reputable breeders work long and hard to get where they are and are not willing to just hand over their hard work over to a stranger.
Your best bet is to attend some shows. Introduce yourself, explain your goals and ask for help and guidance. And take the initiative to educate yourself as much as you can without waiting on them. (Not that you are not/have not already.)

Originally Posted by Mya's_Mom (Post 1791015)

I can ask $1500 because the local pet stores are selling yorkies for 23 to 25 hundred with NO PAPERS or history. I will get that price, everyone wants a little Mya. She is so mellow. I am lucky that I found a Sire that has the same no need to bark attitude.

Originally Posted by Mya's_Mom (Post 1791015)

I can ask $1500 because the local pet stores are selling yorkies for 23 to 25 hundred with NO PAPERS or history. I will get that price, everyone wants a little Mya. She is so mellow. I am lucky that I found a Sire that has the same no need to bark attitude.

Originally Posted by Mya's_Mom (Post 1791015)

I can ask $1500 because the local pet stores are selling yorkies for 23 to 25 hundred with NO PAPERS or history. I will get that price, everyone wants a little Mya. She is so mellow. I am lucky that I found a Sire that has the same no need to bark attitude.

Originally Posted by love_me_cody (Post 1791025)

LOL.. How many pet stores are out there. I see that you're in Canada? I believe there is no pet stores in Austin (because of some type of law) so I never been to one.

Originally Posted by love_me_cody (Post 1791040)

I'm just glad my thoughts were able to get out there and many people will be able to see and think twice about a breeder. Just because they are friendly and people refer then, it doesn't mean that they are good. Most referrals happen after they just get the puppy and not after a while. When ever some one refer someone they should include 'so far' first. lol

Originally Posted by hha (Post 1790174)

It depends on a lot of factors..such as how many females they are breeding, how big the litters are, if they have to have c-sections, etc etc...some people make quite a lot of "pocket change" off of them, others don't