Is $5000.00 to much for a pure breed Yorkie? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BLEU BOY BARBER · 02-10-2008, 06:49 AM

Tell her she can get top of the line pure bred good quality YORKIE SHOW DOG for wayyyyyyyyyyyy less than that!

Reese1 · 02-10-2008, 08:29 AM

That's more than I could ever or would ever pay. She certainly doesn't need to spend that, especially if she isn't looking for a show dog. I would tell her to come to YT and research all the great breeders that are here!

Kelz · 02-10-2008, 08:35 AM

that is WAY TOO MUCH!! IMHO

RONLYNN · 02-10-2008, 08:44 AM

I've seen them for as much as $10,000 but I would never pay more than $2,500. I think that would be my limit but it also depends where the dog is located. They will be high priced in certain areas....like California.

misskate · 02-10-2008, 09:00 AM

I agree with everybody that $5,000 is way too much. You ARE buying a puppy and even if it is from champion stock you are never 100% sure it is going to be a star in the ring. So many things are in their dna that you may end up with round eyes, a sway back, floppy ears or an uneven coat. Puppies change and you have been overcharged. Keep looking.

LunasMomma · 02-10-2008, 09:30 AM

That's a ridiculous amount, especially for a PET quality baby. I have a feeling that it would only be the tip of the iceberg money wise, as a greeder like that doesn't care if the parents are sound and healthy before breeding. Thank goodness she has you to help her

~!

paulapoo · 02-10-2008, 09:36 AM

That's CRAZY for a pet.

MiLeighsMoM · 02-10-2008, 09:40 AM

5000$

I tell you what ill be running behind that lil thing cuz im sure he better be poopin Gold!!

lulababy · 02-10-2008, 09:47 AM

ive seen them for that price as well...I think its crazy. way too much

YorkieRose · 02-10-2008, 09:56 AM

The price of these things are pretty much worth what the buyer feels they can and want to pay.
A pet quality puppy, that is heathy and going to give the owner, perhap 15 yrs of devotion, love and companonship may be worth it to some, but I think less then $2000 is fair for a pet in most cases...depending on age, already vetted 100%S/N etc...then again, if I saw a $5000 puppy and wanted, had the money, which I do not, knew it was from a reputable breeder, I would buy what I wanted regardless of cost....

LuvmyYorkies2 · 02-10-2008, 10:01 AM

I personally think that is way too much for a yorkie whether it is top of the line or not. She could get a very good CH line yorkie, from a reputable breeder for far less. Why not find one for say, $2500 or so and put the other $2500 aside for vet care/emergencies & supplies...just a suggestion. But then again, if she has it like that and saw one she can't live without then that's her perrogative I guess.

soccbydo · 02-10-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PrestigeousYT

You will see breeders that are simply breeding for a living sell their dogs at that price and they are not breeding to better the breed, they are simply breeding for greed. Show breeders who are breeding to better the breed do not charge that much for a pup unless it is a Champion etc.
There are many wonderful breeders to choose from.
I would suggest giving her this link www.ytca.org and search breeders on that site. Also I have seen some wonderful breeders on this site.
tell them to take their time and really research this because they are adding a family member and should want it to come from a responsible loving breeder and not a breeder of greed.

Deana
Prestigeous Yorkies

WELL SAID

luv4yrks · 02-10-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Cathi

My neighbor wants to buy a Yorkie, she said that she found one and it cost $5000.00. I told her that I thought it was too much. So I suggested that she takes a look at YorkieTalk and check the web-sites breeder's list first before buy this yorkie. Do you think she is paying to much?

That's way too much, here's the breeder I got mine from.

http://yorkshireterriertown.gotpetsonline.com/

She's great!! Every puppy she sells comes with a gift basket and their shot records and a toy!! I think she has two more available. they're going like hotcakes.

Yorkieluv · 02-10-2008, 10:29 AM

That's way too much money...She can purchase a pet quality dog from a show breeder for a LOT less than that...and she will have the peace of mind of buying from someone reputable who knows the history of their dog's lines healthwise...

lisatodd · 02-10-2008, 11:07 AM

i would never spend that much on a yorkie knowing there are some of the most respected breeders out there that do not sell for that much. the most i will spend is 2500.00.

02-10-2008, 06:49 AM	#16
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	Tell her she can get top of the line pure bred good quality YORKIE SHOW DOG for wayyyyyyyyyyyy less than that! __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

02-10-2008, 08:29 AM	#17
Reese1 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,304	That's more than I could ever or would ever pay. She certainly doesn't need to spend that, especially if she isn't looking for a show dog. I would tell her to come to YT and research all the great breeders that are here! __________________ Crosley Wrigley Camden

02-10-2008, 08:35 AM	#18
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	that is WAY TOO MUCH!! IMHO __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

02-10-2008, 08:44 AM	#19
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	I've seen them for as much as $10,000 but I would never pay more than $2,500. I think that would be my limit but it also depends where the dog is located. They will be high priced in certain areas....like California. __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

02-10-2008, 09:00 AM	#20
misskate YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: italy Posts: 263	whoppin' price I agree with everybody that $5,000 is way too much. You ARE buying a puppy and even if it is from champion stock you are never 100% sure it is going to be a star in the ring. So many things are in their dna that you may end up with round eyes, a sway back, floppy ears or an uneven coat. Puppies change and you have been overcharged. Keep looking.

02-10-2008, 09:30 AM	#21
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	That's a ridiculous amount, especially for a PET quality baby. I have a feeling that it would only be the tip of the iceberg money wise, as a greeder like that doesn't care if the parents are sound and healthy before breeding. Thank goodness she has you to help her~! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-10-2008, 09:36 AM	#22
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	That's CRAZY for a pet. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

02-10-2008, 09:40 AM	#23
MiLeighsMoM BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 562	5000$ I tell you what ill be running behind that lil thing cuz im sure he better be poopin Gold!!

02-10-2008, 09:47 AM	#24
lulababy bam and pebbles mommy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,706	ive seen them for that price as well...I think its crazy. way too much

02-10-2008, 09:56 AM	#25
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	price The price of these things are pretty much worth what the buyer feels they can and want to pay. A pet quality puppy, that is heathy and going to give the owner, perhap 15 yrs of devotion, love and companonship may be worth it to some, but I think less then $2000 is fair for a pet in most cases...depending on age, already vetted 100%S/N etc...then again, if I saw a $5000 puppy and wanted, had the money, which I do not, knew it was from a reputable breeder, I would buy what I wanted regardless of cost....

02-10-2008, 10:01 AM	#26
LuvmyYorkies2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,739	I personally think that is way too much for a yorkie whether it is top of the line or not. She could get a very good CH line yorkie, from a reputable breeder for far less. Why not find one for say, $2500 or so and put the other $2500 aside for vet care/emergencies & supplies...just a suggestion. But then again, if she has it like that and saw one she can't live without then that's her perrogative I guess. __________________ Yolanda I Love My Girls Diva & Foxxy & Lexi

02-10-2008, 10:29 AM	#29
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	That's way too much money...She can purchase a pet quality dog from a show breeder for a LOT less than that...and she will have the peace of mind of buying from someone reputable who knows the history of their dog's lines healthwise... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

02-10-2008, 11:07 AM	#30
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	i would never spend that much on a yorkie knowing there are some of the most respected breeders out there that do not sell for that much. the most i will spend is 2500.00. __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies