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jeanief · 12-28-2008, 09:41 AM

I guess if you ask more $$, you can always go down in the price if you don't get any calls. I just sold a male that will be about 8 lbs for $300, and another one for $375 that was going to be about 5-6 lbs. They were registered and sold on neuter contracts and the parents were 7lbs and 4 lbs correct coats, topline, bites etc. They were the first to go because of the lowered price. The other 2 males went for $475 and $575 ( aprox 5 lb adults). Only you know I guess ,what puppies are selling for in your area. It's sad because we have some very large breeders ( I would say mills ) within in 2 hrs from me, and they sell for $250 -$350 . Most people are looking for deals and want cheap ( due to job loss and the economy)and will buy from the mills because either they don't understand how that parents are kept and pups raised , or they don't care and want a dog thats priced for their budget ,period.... I have a VERY nice female right now for $850( 4 1/2 - 5lbs adult), and when people they say OH, thats way to high. 2 yrs ago she would have be snatched up in a heartbeat at $1,200.

terbear86 · 12-28-2008, 12:32 PM

I had in my contracts that if the owners did not have the puppies spayed/neutered in the time frame described, that they would surrender the puppy back to me, unless they have a vet statement for other reasons. Also a vet statement was to be sent with in the described time limits, of the alter. I always called them by 6 months too. Its allot to have to deal with, and its all up to you on how far you are willing to take it. I never had a problem, every once in a while I would get a man asking if it would just be ok, if he didn't do that to his dog, he wouldn't breed, just didn't think it was right.. and I would say the price is doubled to by 6 months of age to keep them un-neutered. I always gave my owners (on reg dogs) the right to have breeding rights at that age, if the dogs they purchused were sound, healthy and no disqualifiyng marks. They just had to pay a higher price to keep them intact, along with a vet statement of health, and we could meet to see the dog was of suitable breeding quality.
Although I have to say, I sought after more pet homes, and only one person has ever asked for breeding rights.

Yorkiekids · 12-28-2008, 12:42 PM

I agree with the spay/neuter clause although you don't know if the people will follow through. I'd add the money that it costs for a spay/neuter, and tell the people you'll return it once they send you proof. I'm not sure, but I think there is a place you might be able to check off pet only. You'd have to register them with a club like the CKC, but not the AKC. Best luck finding good homes. You might want to do a home check before you let them go.

YoRkiE Te aMo · 12-29-2008, 09:31 PM

yes Home check is good this breeder did not and look what happened to these poor yorkies...
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luvfla · 12-30-2008, 03:43 AM

When I got Keegan, I didn't care if he was AKC standard (thank God because his ears flop & they docked his tail too short!)...I just love a yorkies personality & this boy has not disappointed us bit!

LilDaysha · 12-30-2008, 06:40 AM

I wish i could find a yorkie for these prices people mentioned in NYC. Even for unregistered yorkieS its like $800 and up.

erinmiran · 01-05-2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by phfgkl

The only problem with the above suggestion, is people may not even be interested in them with having parents that big. To be honest, if I would have known my yorkie was going to be 13 1/2 lbs. I never would have bought her. I was told around 4 lbs, and she was pretty regular sized when I bought her and her parents were both under 7 lbs. I would never get rid of her now, but, I never would have bought her if she would have had parents that size. Most people that know about yorkies, want them because they are a small dog. You have to remember, not sure how the father looks, but, I do know he's over standard size, not sure if his ears are up or not, but, I have noticed besides the mother being 20 lbs. she also has her ears down and a tail(which sure you can dock the tail). But there are 2 faults right from the get go.

disagree! I like my yorkies in the bigger range... my first yorkie, Jordan, is 100% yorkie (we have the papers) and he's 18 lbs! Garrett is our new little boy and he's 10 lbs. Not everyone prefers the tiny dogs.

Ladyhawk · 01-05-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

I agree with the spay/neuter clause although you don't know if the people will follow through. I'd add the money that it costs for a spay/neuter, and tell the people you'll return it once they send you proof. I'm not sure, but I think there is a place you might be able to check off pet only. You'd have to register them with a club like the CKC, but not the AKC. Best luck finding good homes. You might want to do a home check before you let them go.

AKC does offer limited registration for pups that are not for breeding.

Nancy1999 · 01-05-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

AKC does offer limited registration for pups that are not for breeding.

I don't think these pups are eligible for registration since the mother isn't registered.

YorkieShadow · 01-06-2009, 10:40 PM

Dont worry about making a profit. so many people are afraid to say that on here. I would sell them for $500 then give the people a $100 discount once they prove they spayed and neutered their pet I would also write out a contract on what I wanted stating it all. There are a lot of people that want a bigger size Yorkie, being safer for a child to play with. 10 puppys wow lots of puppy breath.

12-28-2008, 12:32 PM	#32
terbear86 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boonville IN USA Posts: 10	Pricing/contract I had in my contracts that if the owners did not have the puppies spayed/neutered in the time frame described, that they would surrender the puppy back to me, unless they have a vet statement for other reasons. Also a vet statement was to be sent with in the described time limits, of the alter. I always called them by 6 months too. Its allot to have to deal with, and its all up to you on how far you are willing to take it. I never had a problem, every once in a while I would get a man asking if it would just be ok, if he didn't do that to his dog, he wouldn't breed, just didn't think it was right.. and I would say the price is doubled to by 6 months of age to keep them un-neutered. I always gave my owners (on reg dogs) the right to have breeding rights at that age, if the dogs they purchused were sound, healthy and no disqualifiyng marks. They just had to pay a higher price to keep them intact, along with a vet statement of health, and we could meet to see the dog was of suitable breeding quality. Although I have to say, I sought after more pet homes, and only one person has ever asked for breeding rights.

12-28-2008, 12:42 PM	#33
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I agree with the spay/neuter clause although you don't know if the people will follow through. I'd add the money that it costs for a spay/neuter, and tell the people you'll return it once they send you proof. I'm not sure, but I think there is a place you might be able to check off pet only. You'd have to register them with a club like the CKC, but not the AKC. Best luck finding good homes. You might want to do a home check before you let them go. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

12-28-2008, 09:41 AM	#31
jeanief YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 307	I guess if you ask more $$, you can always go down in the price if you don't get any calls. I just sold a male that will be about 8 lbs for $300, and another one for $375 that was going to be about 5-6 lbs. They were registered and sold on neuter contracts and the parents were 7lbs and 4 lbs correct coats, topline, bites etc. They were the first to go because of the lowered price. The other 2 males went for $475 and $575 ( aprox 5 lb adults). Only you know I guess ,what puppies are selling for in your area. It's sad because we have some very large breeders ( I would say mills ) within in 2 hrs from me, and they sell for $250 -$350 . Most people are looking for deals and want cheap ( due to job loss and the economy)and will buy from the mills because either they don't understand how that parents are kept and pups raised , or they don't care and want a dog thats priced for their budget ,period.... I have a VERY nice female right now for $850( 4 1/2 - 5lbs adult), and when people they say OH, thats way to high. 2 yrs ago she would have be snatched up in a heartbeat at $1,200.

12-29-2008, 09:31 PM	#34
YoRkiE Te aMo YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 421	yes Home check is good this breeder did not and look what happened to these poor yorkies... Sunny Day Puppies :: Designer Dogs & Hybrid Puppies for Sale in Patriot, Ohio..

12-30-2008, 03:43 AM	#35
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	When I got Keegan, I didn't care if he was AKC standard (thank God because his ears flop & they docked his tail too short!)...I just love a yorkies personality & this boy has not disappointed us bit!

12-30-2008, 06:40 AM	#36
LilDaysha Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bronx Posts: 321	I wish i could find a yorkie for these prices people mentioned in NYC. Even for unregistered yorkieS its like $800 and up.

01-06-2009, 10:40 PM	#40
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Dont worry about making a profit. so many people are afraid to say that on here. I would sell them for $500 then give the people a $100 discount once they prove they spayed and neutered their pet I would also write out a contract on what I wanted stating it all. There are a lot of people that want a bigger size Yorkie, being safer for a child to play with. 10 puppys wow lots of puppy breath.