I should clarify my post; I said that I recommend a YTCA breeder, as a starting point. Many people are under the assumption that all show breeders are members of the YTCA; nothing could be further from the truth. Most show breeders are not members, so being a show breeder in itself means little. As others have pointed out, there could be many motivations for showing, and while most do it to make sure their breeding stock conforms to standard, some might do it just for the prize, or increase the value of the offspring. If you read more about the YTCA, you will understand, these breeders aren't in it for the money; they clearly have the best interests of Yorkshire Terrier at heart. Not just anyone can become a member of the YTCA, you and your breeding program has to be approved, and the process takes several years. You have to promise to abide by certain ethics and standards, and there is little reason for someone to become a member if there is really no interest in the betterment of the breed, because YTCA members don't charge more for their pups. It is probably harder to pass their adoption standards, and that's where many people have a problem, as YTCA members are extremely picky on where they place their pups.

So many people think because they aren't planning to breed or show, they don't "need" a quality dog. I just wanted to let you understand that supporting a quality breeder is important, if you can afford it, because the future of the Yorkshire Terrier depends on quality breeders. During these tough financial times, breeders will probably cut back, which breeders do we want to cut back, the good ones or the byb's? This doesn't mean that there aren't quality breeders who aren't members of the YTCA, but talking to a few YTCA members can really add to your education on what to look for in a breeder. For more information on the YTCA see: Yorkshire Terrier Club of America

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i didn't answer the question either. Sorry. I sell mine from 700 to 1200 right now. used to be more but with the economy I have gone down. probably will go lower this year because I haven't had any puppies for over a year and they are selling lower now than they were then.

i say look at dogs and but the one you absolutly head over heals fall in love with:)

:: golf clap:: well put/said. I wish I could see you in action in the show ring. I would love to get into showing dogs. But neither of my boys are registered. Plus I just started a new job. Maybe I'll start doing some "show" research starting tomorrow.

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My experiance in MO is stay away from people with too low of a price . The reason I say this is I bought my first to yorkies 18 years age from a nasty dog breeder. Dogs stacked in a barn like they were nothing. Yes I turned them in but in the mean time I felt so sorry for them I bought THE WHOLE LITTER. Lots of health issues lots of money. I only kept one made sure the rest got good homes. When I place a ad I see lots of those nasty dog breeders selling at 350-500. I will not sell my pups that low because they are home raised, and well taken care of. But because of them I can usually only get $700-$800 females and $500-650 males. And mine are healthy and small. 3.5-5lbs. Some times its best to spend a bit more. Getting a healthy, Happy pup. That was well taken care of by the owners. Please check out their enviroment!!!!!!!!! Blondschillin:aimeeyork