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Taybri · 08-09-2009, 10:54 AM

people minus hearts. I understand that people think prices are high on yorkies, but let these people understand the heartbreak of having one who is sick and later dies because it was a bargain. Look into the class-act breeders and save yourself heartbreak and more pain for a helpless puppy-sigh

yorkieloverx5 · 08-09-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

The man about fell over when I told him what I want for this little male I have for sale. he said is it because he will be a tiny one and I told him no it is because he is a high quality puppy. he didn't seem to understand that concept. I am advertising my guy several places except here where he is too young yet, but nearly everyone wants a girl or a three-four hundred dollar puppy. It ain't happening at my house.

I made the mistake of advertising my yorkie pups in the Columbus Dispatch. I got alot of weirdo's calling. "I'll give you $350 for him" or "Will you come down on your price?" Ummmm... No!! PASS!!! ugh!!

If they'd only realize that these dogs will bring them a LIFETIME of love, loyalty and companionship. If you break the price down year by year over their lifetime, what is that? Maybe $66 a YEAR...? You can't put a price tag on the love and devotion a yorkie will give you. $66.00 is CHEAP, if you ask me. A lifetime of Yorkie kisses, snuggling, laughs.... yeah... EVERY BIT worth the money I paid for mine.

I have a sign in my office that says "The more people I meet, the more I like my dog." How true.

JeanieK · 08-09-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jackson25

That is awful! You see why good quality yorkies are hard to sell, people think well I can buy one for $400.00, why would I buy yours for $2000.00. Most do not understand what they are even buying! But will be the first to complain when there cheaper yorkie starts to have problems! I see people around here with puppies for sale{not yorkies} sitting along the road or in parking lots on really hot days, selling them for $100.00.

Yes. I do not sell to bargain shoppers. It infuriates me when they first thing people ask is how much. Puppies are not homogenous, they are individuals and there are big differences .

They don't ask a thing about me or the dogs or how they were raised. Just 'how much"

JeanieK · 08-09-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Taybri

people minus hearts. I understand that people think prices are high on yorkies, but let these people understand the heartbreak of having one who is sick and later dies because it was a bargain. Look into the class-act breeders and save yourself heartbreak and more pain for a helpless puppy-sigh

It is just so hard, because those peuppies need loving hnomes too. Sad Sad Sad.

Taybri · 08-09-2009, 11:07 AM

wouldnt it be great if breeders could blindfold the customers, tell them all about their puppies and then let them see them??? i learned to ask questions because i had a dear puppy who died at age 2 she was my heart , but came from a rescue from missouri, she never licked, and never wagged her tail--people should know these are living breathing selfless beings who just want to love us

jackson25 · 08-09-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

The man about fell over when I told him what I want for this little male I have for sale. he said is it because he will be a tiny one and I told him no it is because he is a high quality puppy. he didn't seem to understand that concept. I am advertising my guy several places except here where he is too young yet, but nearly everyone wants a girl or a three-four hundred dollar puppy. It ain't happening at my house.

I agree, he would have had a heartattack if he knew what I paid for mine too. People think that the tiny ones sell for more and that is not the case! A quality yorkie is not cheap! Not at my house either, I am with you on that! Everyone wants a girl, so they can drees them up is what I always hear!

jackson25 · 08-09-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

Yes. I do not sell to bargain shoppers. It infuriates me when they first thing people ask is how much. Puppies are not homogenous, they are individuals and there are big differences .

They don't ask a thing about me or the dogs or how they were raised. Just 'how much"

Yes, then after they hear the price, thats all she wrote! They never ask about the history of the puppy, the pedigree, or the breeder, just the price!

rebeccag · 08-09-2009, 11:22 AM

I never once asked about price when looking into getting a pup and I got something less than what I paid or was willing to pay...

!!!!

jackson25 · 08-09-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rebeccag

I never once asked about price when looking into getting a pup and I got something less than what I paid or was willing to pay...

!!!!

I don't understand?

rebeccag · 08-09-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jackson25

I don't understand?

Me either...LOL! No, when looking into puppies my questions were always weight, health and breeding rights so I never ever asked about price. In other words, my main concern was never the price of a pup. There were so many other things I was concerned with before that. A nice dog would have overshadowed price for me!!! I would have never bought a dog for $250 or $400 because my thinking at the time was I would get a crappy dog and I figured paying $1000 or $900 would ensure a decent dog...not always the case!

I was willing to pay $2000 for a female....

jackson25 · 08-09-2009, 11:58 AM

Ok, I understand now! I am not saying that $2000.00 will ensure anyone of getting a better puppy, I am just saying it seems that when you tell someone a price, if it is beyond there budget, and they don't want to know why the puppy is high. They just want a puppy and they use a budget to determine buying a puppy, when the price should be the last question asked.

rebeccag · 08-09-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jackson25

Ok, I understand now! I am not saying that $2000.00 will ensure anyone of getting a better puppy, I am just saying it seems that when you tell someone a price, if it is beyond there budget, and they don't want to know why the puppy is high. They just want a puppy and they use a budget to determine buying a puppy, when the price should be the last question asked.

Yes, I understand completely!!!

littlewhip · 08-09-2009, 02:29 PM

Dee, I just seen the same thing at our local church rummage

I was shocked to say the least, The pups were in a childs play pen and it was hot.
I kept right on walking, I knew if i stoped , well Idk,

I dont like to judge anyone but lets just say, They were not breeders

I thought about those babies all day and night...I never did see a price.

inabowbina · 08-09-2009, 07:15 PM

yep i know how you feel. its people that want a cheap dog that make puppy mills. If its to good to be true it usually is.

mjharpst · 08-09-2009, 08:02 PM

I have learned this lesson the hard way. We are young and have two yorkies that are way below standard and they are healthy. But now after communicating with my newest pups breeder I understand all the costs and the quality of the dog that I am buying. It is a completely different experience working with someone who wants to better the breed and works hard to produce good quality pups, rather than someone who is looking for the money.

I am still learning but I am in love with the breed and I can now understand the importance of good breeding and have learned far more information about the breed through my pups breeder than I have with owning my other two yorkies.

08-09-2009, 11:07 AM	#20
Taybri Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 59	hmmmm- wouldnt it be great if breeders could blindfold the customers, tell them all about their puppies and then let them see them??? i learned to ask questions because i had a dear puppy who died at age 2 she was my heart , but came from a rescue from missouri, she never licked, and never wagged her tail--people should know these are living breathing selfless beings who just want to love us

08-09-2009, 11:22 AM	#23
rebeccag Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,183 Blog Entries: 2	This is what makes me angry!!!!!!!!!! I never once asked about price when looking into getting a pup and I got something less than what I paid or was willing to pay...!!!! __________________ I'm hoping God helps me be the person my dogs think I am.... Rebecca , Jonah & Ksena

08-09-2009, 11:58 AM	#26
jackson25 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Quincy, IL Posts: 3,668	Ok, I understand now! I am not saying that $2000.00 will ensure anyone of getting a better puppy, I am just saying it seems that when you tell someone a price, if it is beyond there budget, and they don't want to know why the puppy is high. They just want a puppy and they use a budget to determine buying a puppy, when the price should be the last question asked. __________________ Mary JacksonGracieTuckerRosey BentleyAbigayle

08-09-2009, 08:02 PM	#30
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	I have learned this lesson the hard way. We are young and have two yorkies that are way below standard and they are healthy. But now after communicating with my newest pups breeder I understand all the costs and the quality of the dog that I am buying. It is a completely different experience working with someone who wants to better the breed and works hard to produce good quality pups, rather than someone who is looking for the money. I am still learning but I am in love with the breed and I can now understand the importance of good breeding and have learned far more information about the breed through my pups breeder than I have with owning my other two yorkies. __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince Last edited by mjharpst; 08-09-2009 at 08:04 PM.

08-09-2009, 10:54 AM	#16
Taybri Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 59	people minus hearts. I understand that people think prices are high on yorkies, but let these people understand the heartbreak of having one who is sick and later dies because it was a bargain. Look into the class-act breeders and save yourself heartbreak and more pain for a helpless puppy-sigh

08-09-2009, 02:29 PM	#28
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Dee, I just seen the same thing at our local church rummage I was shocked to say the least, The pups were in a childs play pen and it was hot. I kept right on walking, I knew if i stoped , well Idk, I dont like to judge anyone but lets just say, They were not breeders I thought about those babies all day and night...I never did see a price.

08-09-2009, 07:15 PM	#29
inabowbina YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 253 Blog Entries: 3	yep i know how you feel. its people that want a cheap dog that make puppy mills. If its to good to be true it usually is.