LOL, I'm probably a worry wart then beacause I worry about all of them.:p

Oh no...you're not alone...don't get me wrong - I worry like crazy about them both, it's ridICulous!!! But w/ Marcel - there's a whole 'nother layer!!!!!!!!

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Still hoping for a growth spurt myself....

I agree Rockie is not a "tiny" or "teacup" and I'm constantly being careful and watchful of him because of his size at 5 1/2 pounds. The furbabies of any size needs attention. With the smaller babies I applaud the mom or dads who can take care of them. Its a monumental job for the small furbabies.

Shelby is not a teacup, she is over 4lbs. but I realized how small she was when she got stung by a bee. Turns out she is allergic and was almost dead in 10 min. I am one of those over protective crazy moms who read everything so I knew what was happening. The only reason she is alive is because the vet hospital is across the street. Many dogs are allergic to bee stings but her size made it lethal in a very short time.

It's hard to imagine how many things are magnified by their small size. But at my size, I can't drink alcohol or take medication like a huge football player and it would kill me if someone tackled me like one. Shelby doesn't run with kids, or large dogs, she doesn't go outside alone (hawks, coyotes and BEES), I have a gate up so she can't go through the posts on the stairs, I never let her get 2 different vaccinations in one day. There is just a lot to think about.

She is worth it but it's definitely not the same as having a big dog.

My comment was in general about all "teacups" not your baby.

I agree with the post by Shelbymom about having the concern of furbabies getting stung by a bee. Any size yorkie is at risk big or small. This past summer I was really concerned about that with Rockie. The furbabies are so precious no matter big or small.

Thanks for sharing - I'm new owner - actually I have a yorkiechi that I got before I knew much about yorkies. Daisy was a total impulse buy (I should be ashamed to admit) but my baby was leaving for college, and I saw this precious furbaby to help ease the pain - and she is a blessing. It's been very educational for me to read this website. I have a question for ya'll.

I have had boxers -(a wonderful breed) and I purchased healthy dogs that have lived long lives for boxers 12-13 years :( for about $500. Is it possible to purchase a healthy purebred yorkie for this price? I'm flabbergasted by the prices I see on the internet.

It's very unlikely that you will find one from a reputable breeder for that price, although not necessarily impossible. Reputable breeders put so much time and money into their dogs - paying for their dogs & normal maintenance costs, genetic screening tests, showing costs, and puppy care. And you have to remember that yorkies have small litters - normally 2-4 on average. I have heard of some reputable show breeders placing pet puppies for less than $1000 but most are usually between $1000 and $2000. These breeders occasionally retire their adult dogs, have them spayed/neutered, and place them in pet homes for a minimal cost.

Now, so far as getting a healthy yorkie for $500 or less - yes, it's definitely possible. But if you go out searching for the cheapest yorkies you can find and buy from backyard breeders who breed any two dogs together, don't do health testing, etc...then it's basically a crapshoot..you may or may not get a healthy dog. That's why it's better to look for a reputable breeder and pay more up front to get a healthy dog. You may spend $500 for a puppy from a byb and it end up with a genetic issue that costs you thousands in vet bills, whereas if you pay more up from from a reputable breeder the liklihood of getting a healthy puppy is much better - saving vet bills in the long run

Yikes, I paid $1600 for my Zoe through a reputable breeder, but even the backyard breeders are charging $1200 with no health guarantee, probably no registration, etc. But I know the market is different in the States. Best of luck!

We have a few good breeders down here that still sell their pups in the $500-$600 range, but, they've been breeding for quite a few years, and just have never jumped up the prices like a lot of the others. The one lady had beautiful pups, all her yorkies were in the house, and it was kept very clean..She was sick about 3 years ago, and don't know if she's still even alive, but, I do know her husband and daughter were going to continue breeding, as this woman loved her yorkies and had asked them to do so when she passed..

Thanks for the valuable info. MyfairLacy, I notice that you are from Texas, do you know many reputable breeders in Texas?

Roobear Yorkies is in Texas. PM me if you can't find the site

You can go to www.ytca.org to see some of their recommended breeders in Texas. There are quite a few. I haven't talked to any Texas show breeders yet as I am not planning on getting another yorkie for 3-4 more years. When it gets closer I'll start searching harder and talking to them. I'm sure there are several great ones here in Texas. Mardelin is a show breeder in California but used to live in Texas - she may be able to recommend some reputable show breeders to you. And Brooklynn is a show breeder south of Dallas.

Another good option for getting a really nice Yorkie for a lot less money is to get a retired breeding bitch. My breeder says she has a waiting list for hers. Usually they are retired while they are still quite young and a reputable breeder wouldn't be breeding a female that isn't great quality. Some one might correct me if I'm wrong about this information.