How much to charge for puppies?

[erino77]

Originally Posted by cesar49

look for older owners, the best is retired... fenced in yard, and knowledge about dogs... good luck in placing your babies, they are depending on you to make the right choice...
small children and big dogs NO....

I would have to disagree here. Being a younger person, a mother to 3 children all under age 9 and having a bigger dog (black lab) Just because someone has small children, big dogs or are younger in age does NOT make them a NO NO!! JMHO Everyone has a diff situation in life and bad things can happen to all!!

OP...I would look for is a family who could give my pup the best care, loving, happy home. Regardless of if they have small or any age children, as children who are raised to repect an animal and are taught how to handle them the right way impose NO more of a risk than an older/retired person who could sit or fall on a pup the same as any age person or child could!!
As for bigger pets being in the home, that all goes back to the owner and how they trained their bigger pets. A small dog can harm or kill another small dog the same as a bigger dog could! All goes back to the owner and training
And for applicable candidates who are younger in age what is the diff because of thier age?? Absolutely none! Everyone has to start somewhere Now that I think about it, all the puppymills I have ever seen, who is running them? Not the younger person (or at least from what I have ever seen on TV or the 'net)...
I am NOT saying any of this in relation to anything/body here on YT either, so please don't jump down my throat. Just my personal perspective of the outside world from what I have seen, read or heard about Please don't take this offesively, as I love YT and 99% of it's members

As for prices here for AKC males usually run $700-1200 and AKC females $800-2000.

Good luck on placing your pups, have you considered placing an ad here on YT? It would help you in screening possible new owners somewhat

[NewYorkieMomma]

Originally Posted by erino77

I would have to disagree here. Being a younger person, a mother to 3 children all under age 9 and having a bigger dog (black lab) Just because someone has small children, big dogs or are younger in age does NOT make them a NO NO!! JMHO Everyone has a diff situation in life and bad things can happen to all!!

OP...I would look for is a family who could give my pup the best care, loving, happy home. Regardless of if they have small or any age children, as children who are raised to repect an animal and are taught how to handle them the right way impose NO more of a risk than an older/retired person who could sit or fall on a pup the same as any age person or child could!!
As for bigger pets being in the home, that all goes back to the owner and how they trained their bigger pets. A small dog can harm or kill another small dog the same as a bigger dog could! All goes back to the owner and training
And for applicable candidates who are younger in age what is the diff because of thier age?? Absolutely none! Everyone has to start somewhere Now that I think about it, all the puppymills I have ever seen, who is running them? Not the younger person (or at least from what I have ever seen on TV or the 'net)...
I am NOT saying any of this in relation to anything/body here on YT either, so please don't jump down my throat. Just my personal perspective of the outside world from what I have seen, read or heard about Please don't take this offesively, as I love YT and 99% of it's members

As for prices here for AKC males usually run $700-1200 and AKC females $800-2000.

Good luck on placing your pups, have you considered placing an ad here on YT? It would help you in screening possible new owners somewhat

yea i agree with the younger generation, i am 22 and want to start breeding yorkies, i dont think i have to be an old lady to do it right, hehe. im not the kinda person who thinks they should only be bred with the best of the best either, within standards yea for the most part, but i think spending 5000 on a champ dog with breeding rights is outragious... unless ur rich and choose to do so, but i, am not! not by any means hehe. i would never run a puppy mill or over breed by any means. i just really love the dog and want to share them with other people. i have a 2 year old and she is great with them, she kisses them and hugs them and pets their heads really gently and says "awww" lol, so as long as young kids are watched they are ok.

[zoey101]

I am new to this too as you can tell hehe but yes i agree i have thought about breeding with my aunts dog when they get older and i have been overwhelmed with all the news and things to learn but i think tht it just depends on where you live and also i think that your cost is not bad considering its California so good luck hope you find some good homes!
P.S. And when i think about getting rid of some i think oh NO i probably will end up keeping them all hehe because they are so cute but yes i bet its hard to let go of them. GOOD LUCK!

[missj2007]

Originally Posted by erino77

I would have to disagree here. Being a younger person, a mother to 3 children all under age 9 and having a bigger dog (black lab) Just because someone has small children, big dogs or are younger in age does NOT make them a NO NO!! JMHO Everyone has a diff situation in life and bad things can happen to all!!

OP...I would look for is a family who could give my pup the best care, loving, happy home. Regardless of if they have small or any age children, as children who are raised to repect an animal and are taught how to handle them the right way impose NO more of a risk than an older/retired person who could sit or fall on a pup the same as any age person or child could!!
As for bigger pets being in the home, that all goes back to the owner and how they trained their bigger pets. A small dog can harm or kill another small dog the same as a bigger dog could! All goes back to the owner and training
And for applicable candidates who are younger in age what is the diff because of thier age?? Absolutely none! Everyone has to start somewhere Now that I think about it, all the puppymills I have ever seen, who is running them? Not the younger person (or at least from what I have ever seen on TV or the 'net)...
I am NOT saying any of this in relation to anything/body here on YT either, so please don't jump down my throat. Just my personal perspective of the outside world from what I have seen, read or heard about Please don't take this offesively, as I love YT and 99% of it's members

As for prices here for AKC males usually run $700-1200 and AKC females $800-2000.

Good luck on placing your pups, have you considered placing an ad here on YT? It would help you in screening possible new owners somewhat

[Julie1760]

Originally Posted by NewYorkieMomma

yea i agree with the younger generation, i am 22 and want to start breeding yorkies, i dont think i have to be an old lady to do it right, hehe. im not the kinda person who thinks they should only be bred with the best of the best either, within standards yea for the most part, but i think spending 5000 on a champ dog with breeding rights is outragious... unless ur rich and choose to do so, but i, am not! not by any means hehe. i would never run a puppy mill or over breed by any means. i just really love the dog and want to share them with other people. i have a 2 year old and she is great with them, she kisses them and hugs them and pets their heads really gently and says "awww" lol, so as long as young kids are watched they are ok.

I'm a little confused...you said you want to start breeding...but don't you have puppies for sale? You also stated that you want to stay within the standards, but your female you stated is over the weight standard? Also, your price should be determined by how the bloodlines are in your dogs. What testing do you do for your dogs to make sure they are producing dogs that are going to be healthy. What kind of guarantee are you going to have with them? Since you aren't worried about breeding to champion dogs, I think you should be charging on the lower end of the price range and for pet quality only with a spay/neuter contract. JMHO.......

[NewYorkieMomma]

Originally Posted by Julie1760

I'm a little confused...you said you want to start breeding...but don't you have puppies for sale? You also stated that you want to stay within the standards, but your female you stated is over the weight standard? Also, your price should be determined by how the bloodlines are in your dogs. What testing do you do for your dogs to make sure they are producing dogs that are going to be healthy. What kind of guarantee are you going to have with them? Since you aren't worried about breeding to champion dogs, I think you should be charging on the lower end of the price range and for pet quality only with a spay/neuter contract. JMHO.......

Yes I have had 1 litter and I would like to start breeding, I dont consider myself a breeder from 1 litter, but thats just my opinion... I would give them a health guarentee, if something happens within a short amount of time I would take the puppy back/refund the money of course, I wouldn't sell a sick puppy. Yes I know my female is too fat/tall whatever for other peoples taste, thats why I am on the search for a smaller female, I have posted an ad asking if theres any in my area available in a few weeks to a month. I would love to breed to champion dogs, BUT I do not have that kind of money (my husband's military), so therefor theres no way possible for me to, so its not on my top worries, if that makes sense. As long as they are happy and healthy I think that's just fine.

[upindust]

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

I can't offer advice on what to charge. My biggest concern would be that the puppies go to a good and loving home.

I wish you all the best.

then in a year I know who to come to for a Yorkie puppy. Even though by then I can actually afford to pay 1k for one if my saving plans go right(while husband is deployed).
It always bugs me how expensive Yorkies can be because I would give them a great home with lots and lots of attention and love and walks and the fact I never plan to breed or show them but do like them registered(weird I know) sorry I'm rambling

[Olivier]

Originally Posted by NewYorkieMomma

Yes I have had 1 litter and I would like to start breeding, I dont consider myself a breeder from 1 litter, but thats just my opinion... I would give them a health guarentee, if something happens within a short amount of time I would take the puppy back/refund the money of course, I wouldn't sell a sick puppy. Yes I know my female is too fat/tall whatever for other peoples taste, thats why I am on the search for a smaller female, I have posted an ad asking if theres any in my area available in a few weeks to a month. I would love to breed to champion dogs, BUT I do not have that kind of money (my husband's military), so therefor theres no way possible for me to, so its not on my top worries, if that makes sense. As long as they are happy and healthy I think that's just fine.

No matter if you had 1 or 10 litters , the minute you produce puppies , you are a breeder .

[mscat]

Originally Posted by NewYorkieMomma

WOW avenal is really close! well i think anyways, hehe. I am on the navy base. do u breed yorkies?

no I don't breed Yorkie's .I have one baby though and just love her so much. Please remember that we do live in the valley... People may not realise this, But where we live it one of the nations poorest counties. It probably would be a better idea to expand your advertising.
In my opnion I do not feel there is anything wrong about advertising in a very prominant newspaper. You can still get very good buyers. Their are mostly extrmely well bred puppies that are on there.
You are way close to where i live, just over the hill. Your husband, I assume is in the milatary? I feel that you know what your doing, and your pupps are very healthy.

[cesar49]

well see whats good about my house is its on a navy base, nobody can get to it, hehe, well not without being shot! i



THANK GOD YOU ARE SAFE FROM PUPPY THIEFS

[NewYorkieMomma]

Originally Posted by mscat

no I don't breed Yorkie's .I have one baby though and just love her so much. Please remember that we do live in the valley... People may not realise this, But where we live it one of the nations poorest counties. It probably would be a better idea to expand your advertising.
In my opnion I do not feel there is anything wrong about advertising in a very prominant newspaper. You can still get very good buyers. Their are mostly extrmely well bred puppies that are on there.
You are way close to where i live, just over the hill. Your husband, I assume is in the milatary? I feel that you know what your doing, and your pupps are very healthy.

yes my husband is navy, i had no idea this place was so, poor.. yikes. i fit right in then, lol no kidding. sometimes it feels that way tho, especially when it comes to gas! i plan on putting them in the Fresno Bee, see if that helps, and I have an add up in the Lemoore animal house. I'm not sure how to ship them really and my husband is weary about that, we'll see.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by NewYorkieMomma

Yes I have had 1 litter and I would like to start breeding, I dont consider myself a breeder from 1 litter, but thats just my opinion... I would give them a health guarentee, if something happens within a short amount of time I would take the puppy back/refund the money of course, I wouldn't sell a sick puppy. Yes I know my female is too fat/tall whatever for other peoples taste, thats why I am on the search for a smaller female, I have posted an ad asking if theres any in my area available in a few weeks to a month. I would love to breed to champion dogs, BUT I do not have that kind of money (my husband's military), so therefor theres no way possible for me to, so its not on my top worries, if that makes sense. As long as they are happy and healthy I think that's just fine.

You say you don't have to be a little old lady...to do it right, but you aren't "doing it right". Breeding within standard IS doing it right. Breeding outside of the standard has been the detriment to this breed.

Btw, I do know 20 something year olds...who are, indeed, breeding toward the betterment of the breed...you know doing it right.

JMHO.

[NewYorkieMomma]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

You say you don't have to be a little old lady...to do it right, but you aren't "doing it right". Breeding within standard IS doing it right. Breeding outside of the standard has been the detriment to this breed.

Btw, I do know 20 something year olds...who are, indeed, breeding toward the betterment of the breed...you know doing it right.

JMHO.

i understand breeding within limits thats why i used a TINY MALE with a TINY HISTORY of TINY PUPS and TINY PARENTS! I wouldnt breed her to some macho male so the puppies were 15 lbs..... SHE may be outside the standards by a couple pounds but her pups should be much smaller. and i plan on adopting a much smaller female in the near future, so I'll be "doin it right"... if u have nothing nice to say to me, please dont respond, I understand some ppl are crazy out there but I get my feelings hurt easily and do not appreciate such unnecissary comments, im not here to be judged i am here because i love yorkies!

[bchgirl]

You're on a yorkie dog forum....we are all pretty much crazy.

Btw, genetics isn't one sided...and includes charactoristics as far as 2 generations back.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

You're on a yorkie dog forum....we are all pretty much crazy.
Btw, genetics isn't one sided...and includes charactoristics as far as 2 generations back.