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Janie616 · 02-19-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I can't imagine being upset because your dog grew to be 3 1/2 lbs instead of 2

I would be thankful my dog grew to be larger than 2lbs

I have to agree with that, 2lbs is too small. Too many health issues can occur.

When my baby was 3½ lbs @ 10 months, I was hoping he would gain weight.
He was too small then.
He is 5 years old now, and is about 4.8 lbs and that seems perfect to me. Smaller than that would be scary to me.

JSHealdsburg · 02-19-2008, 10:31 PM

I like your quote Janie16.

Why are you trying to get a refund for a "size gaurantee"? Casual research before you spent your hard earned money would have shown you that it's not possible to determine the exact size of your dog.

Personally, I find it hard to excuse a breeder that sells dogs that way, but I also find it hard to excuse a buyer that doesn't do some minimal research about what they are buying before plunking down serious cash.

Btw, $1300 is a bargain for any Standard Yorkie where I live.

Itspuppyluv · 02-20-2008, 12:10 AM

Maybe it's just me but why wouldn't she want her money back when it was only given because of a guarantee? She didn't pay $1,300 for a standard yorkie. She paid $1,300 on top of the price because this breeder told her it would stay a certain size.
It doesn't matter about what, why or if she should have known better (add her to the huge list). She's been scammed and deserves that money back.

MindieRose · 02-20-2008, 03:47 AM

The breeder I am getting my boy from (still nameless, lol) does not guarentee size, only health.
That being said, puppies in this area are from 500-1000. Some may be more I guess, but thats what they are advertised for right now, with the most common being 550 and 750. The tinies are 1000.

kathrynS · 02-20-2008, 04:12 AM

Romeo was only 450.00. Reason being, he didn't have all his shots. I got to visit with them for awhile and meet his sister and brother and mom and dad. Dad is 6 lbs and mom is 5lbs. The breeder was great. Got all my paper work. Matter of fact when we pulled in their yard me and hubby were greeted by these 2 little furballs in the driveway. So we picked them up and went and rang the doorbell. She comes to the door and says "Oh you already have 2. LOL. We said noooo they were in the driveway. She goes WHATTTT. Seems they found a little hole in the fence and got out. Lucky we came along. But neither one of them were Romeo. He was too little to get off the deck stairs. He was the runt. He is now 6 months and you would never know he was the runt. He weighs 5 lbs now and can jump hurdles LOL.

Brookef18 · 02-20-2008, 04:28 AM

I live in MA and I have never seen a yorkie for less then 1,500! Chewy was 1,600 and Sadie was 2,100. Sadie has a very good blood line and has show champions in her line so she was more. The breeder I got her from prices her dogs according to the line they have. I could have gotten a cheaper pup but I liked Sadie's parents the best so we spent the extra money on her.

kathrynS · 02-20-2008, 04:35 AM

I got Romeo in RI.Does it really matter.

txshopper73 · 02-20-2008, 05:11 AM

Average prices vary across the US. Female are going for about $800 while males can be as cheap as $500...for pet quality.

qraven · 02-20-2008, 05:25 AM

My babies are priced the same no matter if they are a girl or boy going to be 1 ounce or 20 lbs ( never had any that big or small ) My babies generaly are 4-5 lbs and sometimes I sell them for 400 but I will not register them or 800 it just depends. I did sell a cute baby for 200 but that little girl was dang cute and won my heart and boy is she happy with her teapot. That kid paid me with 1 dollar bills and quarters,nickels and dimes but hey she saved all that money.

As for size I know what my dogs will have and how big their babies will be but people that do not really know their lines will really not know what size their babies will be plus these breeders will never know their lines or what their dogs throw as they never keep any back or have contact with the babies they sell since money is the object not making friends.

BellieBoo · 02-20-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by qraven

My babies are priced the same no matter if they are a girl or boy going to be 1 ounce or 20 lbs ( never had any that big or small ) My babies generaly are 4-5 lbs and sometimes I sell them for 400 but I will not register them or 800 it just depends. I did sell a cute baby for 200 but that little girl was dang cute and won my heart and boy is she happy with her teapot. That kid paid me with 1 dollar bills and quarters,nickels and dimes but hey she saved all that money.

As for size I know what my dogs will have and how big their babies will be but people that do not really know their lines will really not know what size their babies will be plus these breeders will never know their lines or what their dogs throw as they never keep any back or have contact with the babies they sell since money is the object not making friends.

vicki, we need more breeders like you!

that is a very sweet story

The breeder i got Belle from charged 850.00 i thought that was pretty good for a yorkie, since i'd seen anywhere upwards of 900... but now that i have done more research i don't know if i'd get another pup from him... i got lucky with Belle, but she came with no guarantees, no shots-- i met the parents, and she is full yorkie, but like i said, i think i got very lucky...

qraven · 02-20-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BellieBoo

vicki, we need more breeders like you!

that is a very sweet story

The breeder i got Belle from charged 850.00 i thought that was pretty good for a yorkie, since i'd seen anywhere upwards of 900... but now that i have done more research i don't know if i'd get another pup from him... i got lucky with Belle, but she came with no guarantees, no shots-- i met the parents, and she is full yorkie, but like i said, i think i got very lucky...

Thanks Nicole, But I do not have many litters and doubt I have any more for a yr or so depends on if I finally get to show this yr... so cross all fingers and paws

Now I have had 2 that you would ask me how did they get in there. It is all in the genes you gotta know what you have and you can't if you sell all your puppies

Deenie · 02-20-2008, 07:13 AM

$500 and he's 5.5 lbs at 4months old.

KathyinCali · 02-20-2008, 08:07 AM

Lucy is 11 1/2 months and she just hit 4 lbs! I am thrilled as she stayed at 3.5for so long. I'm hoping for at least another pound

My breeder would never give a guarantee of weight and the most he does is show you the parents for a "potential" of what a pups weight could be. And even that isn't such a true indicator. When I spoke to him a few weeks ago he mentioned that Lucy's brother is right at 7 lbs. so you just can't tell. I would love for Lucy to grow to 5 lbs. if possible and he said she may just get to that

davis · 02-20-2008, 08:11 AM

I bought my yorkie from a hobby breeder and I saw the mom and dad. The mom was about 5 pounds and the dad was a little smaller than that but my puppy at 8 months is at 6 pounds but he is beautiful and I really didn't want a small one because I have cats too. I have a Maine Coon cat that weights 23 pounds and you should see the puppy run and jump spread eagle on that cat and the cat never tries to hurt him he likes Gleason. Sorry I started rambling what I meant to tell you is that he cost $400. The girls cost $500.
I got to see all her breeding couples and they were all beautiful. I'm even considering buying another one from her in another year or so.

kat0333 · 02-20-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by My Baby- Jazzi

Could you discss average price for Yorkies cost in todays market. Do breeders charge more by size, meaning smaller Yorkie pups costs more, assuming quality is the same? My baby ended up not being as small although Breeder got away with $1,300 more for something I did not get. Of course I love my baby no matter how big, I just hate Breeder got away with my money after she guaranteed weight. Weight desired mainly do to Arthritis, difficult to carry and hold much weight. Now she has blocked my e-mails starting with request to honor guarantee!!

Where in this statement do you see her being upset because her dog grew to be 3 1/2 lbs instead of 2 lbs? I have read this thread 3 times to see if I missed it, and I can't find it anywhere. Maybe her dog ended up being 7 or 8 lbs instead of 4-5. Just trying to figure out if I missed something or if people are jumping to conslusions and being rude?

02-20-2008, 12:10 AM	#33
Itspuppyluv Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,277	Maybe it's just me but why wouldn't she want her money back when it was only given because of a guarantee? She didn't pay $1,300 for a standard yorkie. She paid $1,300 on top of the price because this breeder told her it would stay a certain size. It doesn't matter about what, why or if she should have known better (add her to the huge list). She's been scammed and deserves that money back. __________________ Erin & Gus Gus You lost me at stay! "He is a good heart and a kind soul, and an angel on four feet." MW

02-20-2008, 03:47 AM	#34
MindieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	The breeder I am getting my boy from (still nameless, lol) does not guarentee size, only health. That being said, puppies in this area are from 500-1000. Some may be more I guess, but thats what they are advertised for right now, with the most common being 550 and 750. The tinies are 1000. __________________ Proud Mommy of Gavin, Ethan, Morgan, Nia, Olivia, and Kiana and baby #7! Also Mommy to furkids: Cleo ,Lola, Lilly Appletini, and Diesel. and Sunny, Ethan's Golden therapy dog in training.

02-20-2008, 04:28 AM	#36
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,855	I live in MA and I have never seen a yorkie for less then 1,500! Chewy was 1,600 and Sadie was 2,100. Sadie has a very good blood line and has show champions in her line so she was more. The breeder I got her from prices her dogs according to the line they have. I could have gotten a cheaper pup but I liked Sadie's parents the best so we spent the extra money on her. __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

02-20-2008, 04:35 AM	#37
kathrynS Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 726	I got Romeo in RI.Does it really matter. Last edited by kathrynS; 02-20-2008 at 04:40 AM.

02-20-2008, 05:11 AM	#38
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Average prices vary across the US. Female are going for about $800 while males can be as cheap as $500...for pet quality. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

02-19-2008, 10:31 PM	#32
JSHealdsburg Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Healdsburg Posts: 28	I like your quote Janie16. Why are you trying to get a refund for a "size gaurantee"? Casual research before you spent your hard earned money would have shown you that it's not possible to determine the exact size of your dog. Personally, I find it hard to excuse a breeder that sells dogs that way, but I also find it hard to excuse a buyer that doesn't do some minimal research about what they are buying before plunking down serious cash. Btw, $1300 is a bargain for any Standard Yorkie where I live.

02-20-2008, 04:12 AM	#35
kathrynS Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 726	Romeo was only 450.00. Reason being, he didn't have all his shots. I got to visit with them for awhile and meet his sister and brother and mom and dad. Dad is 6 lbs and mom is 5lbs. The breeder was great. Got all my paper work. Matter of fact when we pulled in their yard me and hubby were greeted by these 2 little furballs in the driveway. So we picked them up and went and rang the doorbell. She comes to the door and says "Oh you already have 2. LOL. We said noooo they were in the driveway. She goes WHATTTT. Seems they found a little hole in the fence and got out. Lucky we came along. But neither one of them were Romeo. He was too little to get off the deck stairs. He was the runt. He is now 6 months and you would never know he was the runt. He weighs 5 lbs now and can jump hurdles LOL.

02-20-2008, 05:25 AM	#39
qraven Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Posts: 557	My babies are priced the same no matter if they are a girl or boy going to be 1 ounce or 20 lbs ( never had any that big or small ) My babies generaly are 4-5 lbs and sometimes I sell them for 400 but I will not register them or 800 it just depends. I did sell a cute baby for 200 but that little girl was dang cute and won my heart and boy is she happy with her teapot. That kid paid me with 1 dollar bills and quarters,nickels and dimes but hey she saved all that money. As for size I know what my dogs will have and how big their babies will be but people that do not really know their lines will really not know what size their babies will be plus these breeders will never know their lines or what their dogs throw as they never keep any back or have contact with the babies they sell since money is the object not making friends.

02-20-2008, 07:13 AM	#42
Deenie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,292 Blog Entries: 1	$500 and he's 5.5 lbs at 4months old. __________________ Dena Rick Big C little c and Zoe Nub

02-20-2008, 08:07 AM	#43
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Lucy is 11 1/2 months and she just hit 4 lbs! I am thrilled as she stayed at 3.5for so long. I'm hoping for at least another pound My breeder would never give a guarantee of weight and the most he does is show you the parents for a "potential" of what a pups weight could be. And even that isn't such a true indicator. When I spoke to him a few weeks ago he mentioned that Lucy's brother is right at 7 lbs. so you just can't tell. I would love for Lucy to grow to 5 lbs. if possible and he said she may just get to that __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

02-20-2008, 08:11 AM	#44
davis Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 187	I bought my yorkie from a hobby breeder and I saw the mom and dad. The mom was about 5 pounds and the dad was a little smaller than that but my puppy at 8 months is at 6 pounds but he is beautiful and I really didn't want a small one because I have cats too. I have a Maine Coon cat that weights 23 pounds and you should see the puppy run and jump spread eagle on that cat and the cat never tries to hurt him he likes Gleason. Sorry I started rambling what I meant to tell you is that he cost $400. The girls cost $500. I got to see all her breeding couples and they were all beautiful. I'm even considering buying another one from her in another year or so.