Same thing happens to me, as I'm diabetic, so too much sugar makes me practically blind:( Might want to consider getting your blood sugar checked. If you have a friend that's diabetic, as them to use their meter on you. Anything above 100 fasting is of great concern. Sorry to be a downer, just saw your post and it made me concerned for you:love:

To the OP: That cheap Yorkie you're looking for could end up costing you thousands, not to mention all the heartache that comes with a sickly pup who might not even make it:( Save up for a bit so you can get a healthy pup from a reputable breeder. Start at YTCA.org to find a good breeder near you. Good luck in your search!

I just found out I was diabetic this year, I wondered if there was a real connection between the sugar and my eyesight, or it was my imagination, so thanks for that information. I don't usually ever eat sugar, and my fasting blood sugar was like 240, but they did a three month test which is an average daily (I guess?), and it was pretty good, so he said I didn't need to go on any medications. I've been sensitive to sugar all my life, so I've avoided it, but it's just so hard around Christmas!

i wanted to touch on the rescue subject. you aren't looking hard enough. not all yorkies in rescues are sick or too big. try www.petfinder.com and also go around to local shelters, yorkie haven rescue and other rescue groups. i got Bentley and he wasn't sickly and he wasn't too big. of course you can encounter health troubles with a rescue, but usually they are fully vetted, fixed, all shots given and healthy pups. not to mention if you only have $400 as your price limit you will end up with a dog much sicker from a breeder than a pretreated rescue pup at the same price.

i would give it another look before you go to a cheapo breeder. anyone that sells for $400 a brand new pup is not doing the right testing and health checks.

You are absolutely correct. Many dogs have gone into rescue simply because someone's lifestyle changed. Adult dogs are the best bargain on the market! Just like a new car loses its “value” as soon as it drives off the dealer’s lot, you pay a premium for a new puppy. That first year of the puppy’s life take a lot of work and dedication, and buying an older dog may have the bonus of being housebroken already! :p Besides, Yorkies retain that “puppy look” their whole lives anyway. Four hundred dollars buys a lot better adult dog than it would a puppy.

Very true Nancy. Adult dogs have a known health situation (for the most part), and have some obedience training, and for the most part are usually potty trained.

Just wanted to say, depending on the severity of the Luxating Patella, it can cost a lot more than $1600 to fix. Buster had LP in both legs, along with a torn ACL. He wasn't a cheap dog but unfortunately he did not come from a good breeder. Don't buy a Yorkie just because the price is right.

I would be very careful getting a cheap Yorkie. I will never do it again. I got Hope from a family member who was done breeding her. She was free. After 3 months and alot of heartache my free Yorkie turned into a $900 Yorkie and Worst of all she died!!! Way to much heartache I won't do it again. I will save however much needed to get a baby from a reputable breeder. And have a "Yorkie savings account" on hand. the bills add up fast!

I'm so sorry yo lost your girl; I'm sure despite the cost you would have wanted her with you forever.

Thank you. It has been a month since she passed, I miss her so much! She was the sweetest girl who just wanted to be loved on all the time. Some times I will walk into the house expecting her to be there waiting for me.
The cost didn't matter I was only letting the OP know that if a Yorkie is $400 there is probably a reason for it. I'm glad that I was able to have every minute with Hope but lossing her hurt so bad I don't think I can go thru something like that again.

A $400 price tag is just as big of a red flag to me as many other problem wording in ads. There is no breeder doing everything right, that could possibly let her pups go for that cheap and break even. Not too many are going to sell pups at a loss. So...how can some sell for $400? First of all they start out with dogs that SHOULD NOT EVEN BE BRED! They are often from the unscrupulous registries that allow registering of any dog that might look to be of that breed. They may not meet many of the breed standards -- too big, too long, wrong colors, wavy hair, long pointy nose or short squished up nose, markings wrong, bad teeth, bite off, spine bowed or roached, etc..... They don't worry about which male they breed to -- complimentary characteristics are not even considered! They skip all of the pre-breeding testing, who cares if they are breeding a dog that is going to throw genetic faults or has a disease? They either don't take the pregnant dam in for any check-ups or maybe they do one quickie just to confirm the pregnancy. They don't worry about what sort of food they feed, some Ol Roy will do just fine. They eat it, after all. When the pups come, the breeder can't worry about a vet -- too much money. The momma might be having problems, they might miscarry some pups because the breeder doesn't know what to do. She doesn't give the mom the right food and supplements afterwards and she goes into calcium deficiency-induced seizures. Still no vet, if she makes it okay, if not -- well maybe she'll keep a pup. So the pups are trying to nurse but not really getting enough nutrition, it makes them stay small and not get enough of the right stuff to develop into healthy, intelligent pups. The buyer may like that the pups are small -- but once she starts feeding them better, she may be surprised at how quickly they grow way over breed standard! The breeder uses the sickly mother as an excuse to sell the pups way too early, when they have not had enough bonding and training with mom and siblings. Pups may go to new owners at 6 -8 weeks old!!!

So, along comes a buyer and let's face it .... if there is any yorkie at all in a pup they are cute as all get out! So, they buy the pup completely unaware of the health problems they are about to find out! They only pay $400 for this "bargain pup!" But soon they are taking this pup to the vet on almost a weekly basis for so many healthy problems. It winds up having liver shunts, knee and other joint problems that require surgery, the pup never got enough nutrition when in those critical first 12 weeks so it is always sickly and just does not act very intelligent. Brain development needs a certain amount of protein and fat but ..... this breeder couldn't be bothered with all those details. The pup left mom & siblings too early so it has emotional problems too -- bites everyone, very skitterish, food aggression, training seems impossible. But the breeder is only going to sell the pups for $400 -- what did the buyer expect? Before the pup is a year old ... this BARGAIN SHOPPER has now paid over $4,000 in VET bills that should never have been! She has had to apply for Care Credit to borrow some of the money and still she has an unhealthy dog that is so obviously going to continue to have health problems all her life (which is going to be shortened due to all of the problems, surgeries, and meds).

So...do you really want a bargain puppy or do you want to find a breeder who does it right? One who meticulously selects only the best of the breed to have puppies, one who does all of the pre-breeding blood work, structure and conformation evaluation? One who cares enough to get the best of vets to consistently check up on the mom, sire, and puppies? One who cares enough to ensure the best food and supplements are given to mom and puppies? One who keeps her pups AT LEAST 12 weeks and more if they are small? One who cares who gets her pups and thoroughly screens buyers? One who will be there for the life of your pup, always available and willing to give advice and suggestions to help with your pup's food, training, and health?

The stories are all here on this forum. Time after time, the bargain pups cost new owners a ton of money and wind up never being the sort of pet anyone wants. There are the exceptions. Maybe your first yorkie was one of those, but the odds are not in your favor of lucking out again. Find a good breeder, save your money and buy a well-bred, healthy, well-adjusted Yorkie you will be able to enjoy for many, many years!

OP if you can't afford the initial cost to purchase the yorkie I would hold off getting one til you can afford it. I believe it costs at least $1,000 per yr for a dog with the first year begin at least double. So you should have at least $4,000 put aside specifically for the dog before you purchase. The initial cost of the dog is peanuts compared to what you will pay overall for the dog.

Yorkies are an expensive breed. Little bodies with big medical problems. I was at the vets for my Golden and this poor guy came running in hold a poodle puppy in his arms. He said is wife was going to kill him. The puppy jumped off the sofa while he was watching television on the sofa with the puppy. It shattered it's leg. They had only gotten the puppy a few weeks before. It was going to cost him at $1800 according to the vet to repair the leg initially. A poodle puppy is about as delicate as a yorkie puppy.


I joke I go to work for my animals but it is the truth I spend more on them each month than myself. I put $250 aside each month into a pet emergency fund for sudden illnesses.

Hello EVERYONE,

Thank you for all the love, information, etc. you have shown me. I'm pleased to announce that my new baby is asleep on her blanket on my couch. I'm awaiting for her to awake so we can play. :yelrotflm

I didn't have to spend a dime on her, UNLESS, you factor in the 19.95 plus tax car rental, gas ($70) and 6 hr drive to retrieve her from a breeder who had decided to retire from breeding. She was a blessing to me and my family and I'm happy to be her human.

Soon as I figure out how to post pics I will... Decided to do a growth, event, just because scrab book of her... Speaking of her, I haven't thought of a name nor has she spoken to me (personality) of one yet. But that too shall come. I'm just basking in her presence right now:yorkiej:

AGAIN, Thanks everyone!


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Congratulations!! Can't wait to see pictures.

That's great. Congratualtions on yoyur new addition, can't wait to see pictures of her.

Yay, I'm glad she has a new home. Many breeders will spay and do a dental before placing, if this hasn't been done, I suggest you do it right away. Being pregnant is hard on the teeth, and many breeders don't have time to brush their dog's teeth, so the sooner you can do a dental the better. It's so sad when a dog loses its teeth because of tartar, which can be kept in check. Anyways, congratulations!