Exquisiteyorkies.com

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

So sad, and she describes the Shih Tzu as "Just a little bigger than a hamster." It looks scared to death. Too many people believe small size equals quality, and they don't realize that just because a dog is small, it still has many special needs. The buyers of these dogs are a "special" type of person.

Just seeing this - a Shih Tzy the size of a hampster ? That is so so wrong and sounds so dangerous for that poor little downsized dog - how can people intentionally DO this !

For the record - and only because I've seen it - spending thousands on so called 'tinies, teacups, micros and all the promo words these 'breeders' use does NOT ensure you will have a healthy pet ! I'd be scared to have anything BUT a hampster that small

I remember someone spending over 4 grand on a 'unique' yorkie - to me there was not one thing special and I can honestly say Ive seen prettier and healthier dogs sold for far far less - No offence to the dog I'm speaking of but personally I never found her attractive like I do so many simple pet yorkies that we all love but dont have to spend thousands add to our lives.

As some say - fools and their money are easily parted' but to each his own I guess

I'm so glad I looked for standard size - I LOVE the little ones to death but mine are just right - I don't have the worries of the little ones but they sure are cute - then of coure mine are pretty dame cute too and I know the breeder I bought from years ago is what I now consider a terrible breeder - back then I knew no better as mine are going on 10 years old in a few years

[capt_noonie]

is this thread messed up? I can't get to the 2nd page!

nevermind

[MyBabyFynnlie]

This is aweful! I got through 18seconds of the video before I had to turn it off! What the crap is wrong with people! What is she doing to that poor baby?! Let it walk around if it want's to! Jeeze! There's a special place in Hell for people like this. Where they're stuck in tiny cages and bred to be small and smaller!

[Rachael x]

Wow.. thats really upsetting.
I agree there should be a special kind of hell for these people.

[lizzieg]

Originally Posted by faith carane

the poor thing just wanted off that silly niosey plastic! I have problems spelling too I hope i am still yorkie worthy. I see aton of things about puppy mills and highly disagree w/ them I saw a micro mini maltese for 8k i was like omgoodness! The thing that bothers me is I see people on this site breeding dogs left and right and selling them for an arm and some a leg. They get all kinds of praise and traffic. I don't know correct me if i am wrong but how many people are actually showing these dogs that they pay 1600 or even 900 for? just cuz of papers? I think if anything we all are guilty for this puppy mill stuff. People see a way to make money cuz we are willing to pay for a pet at a high price. Mind you i don't think it to be right. I don't want to affend anyone just wanted to speek my mind and am more than willing to hear the feed back!

I agree with you that the prices are all over the map, and the breeders that have worked hard to improve the breed and didn't get in it for the money spent a lot of money before ever breeding for genetic testing, etc. I think that breeders deserve some profit for the effort it takes to raise a litter (it's as demanding as having a newborn, maybe more). The Mom and pups require 24 hour attention. Consequently, I believe that there are breeders out there who inflate their prices too much. Show dog or not, there are prices that are unheard of. I was quoted $6,500 for a parti Yorkie last year, and in my opinion, that is highly unreasonable. But you can't blame the breeder; if someone will pay it, a breeder will charge it. In my head, there is a median price of getting a quality dog. And with that median price, I'm expecting the pup to obviously be registered, have a health guarantee, to be 12 weeks old when it leaves the breeder so that the buyer can get a better idea of how the pup's personality, coat, and ears will be, and for the breeder to answer any additional questions or concerns after the sale is completed.

[lizzieg]

I understand that there are Yorkies that are just naturally smaller than the other pup or two in the litter, but this is horrible. For this to happen, a female Yorkie who is clearly under 5 lbs. had to get pregnant over and over again, which is very dangerous. It makes me sick to think about how many were lost due to their selfishness; it is a miracle that any of the Moms or pups have survived. Breaks my heart... I can't believe people can post this stuff proudly, and yet nothing is being done to stop it. I know that it happens everywhere and in large volume, but when will the legal agencies that fight for animal rights put a stop to this???

[lizzieg]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Just seeing this - a Shih Tzy the size of a hampster ? That is so so wrong and sounds so dangerous for that poor little downsized dog - how can people intentionally DO this !

For the record - and only because I've seen it - spending thousands on so called 'tinies, teacups, micros and all the promo words these 'breeders' use does NOT ensure you will have a healthy pet ! I'd be scared to have anything BUT a hampster that small

I remember someone spending over 4 grand on a 'unique' yorkie - to me there was not one thing special and I can honestly say Ive seen prettier and healthier dogs sold for far far less - No offence to the dog I'm speaking of but personally I never found her attractive like I do so many simple pet yorkies that we all love but dont have to spend thousands add to our lives.

As some say - fools and their money are easily parted' but to each his own I guess

I'm so glad I looked for standard size - I LOVE the little ones to death but mine are just right - I don't have the worries of the little ones but they sure are cute - then of coure mine are pretty dame cute too and I know the breeder I bought from years ago is what I now consider a terrible breeder - back then I knew no better as mine are going on 10 years old in a few years

I agree with you. More $ doesn't = more of a dog. I believe there is a safe median to pay to ensure that the breeder isn't breeding too often, that he/she isn't selling in volume, that he/she is doing proper genetic tests before breeding, etc. You have beautiful Yorkies, and although you question their breeder now, you have done a wonderful job with them. They are gorgeous!

[furbutt]

Thats terrible!!! Why cant the RSPCA do something about this? Its terrible