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ReconsMomma · 07-30-2005, 07:36 PM

All in all I would have to say that it is a good price. Check out the pups and see if you fall in love. If not then it isn't the pup for you and move on.

Marie · 07-30-2005, 07:41 PM

I will pay around $500 for a mix. I think the price the lady is asking is a good price. Good luck.

jesscruz · 07-30-2005, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie

I will pay around $500 for a mix. I think the price the lady is asking is a good price. Good luck.

DITTO!!

letty00 · 07-30-2005, 07:43 PM

I paid $600 for Cruz. He's a yorkie/chi mix. He parents weren't bred purposely. I don't regret paying that much for him. He has beautiful parents, in my opinion he was very well worth it!!

swtnutns · 07-30-2005, 08:08 PM

You pick the baby you want and pay what is necessary to get him/her, as long as you can afford that price and it is within your range!

I have a mix I paid $125.00 for at a no kill shelter. He is a peke-pom! LOLOLOLOL

I have no idea what he really is but he sheds terribly, and we love him immensely and I call him my little farm boy!

ingallsra · 07-30-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Esme's Mommy

I don't want to start a controversy here. I know some of you don't agree with 'purposely' mixing breeds. But, for those of you who don't have a problem with it, how much would you pay for a purposely mixed dog? As many of you may already know, I am in search of a playmate for Esme, and my husband wants me to look around and see whats out there. He also doesn't want to spend as much as we did on Esme. Of course, I know she's worth every penny, but he can be hard headed sometimes. Anyhow, in my search for the perfect companion for Esme, I have come accross some mixes. Some are ridiculously expensive, but some are A LOT cheaper than purchasing another yorkie.

Of course I am still looking into rescues, etc, but most of those dogs are older and Esme needs a pup who can keep up with her.

Thanks guys!

I don't have an issue with mixed breeds, and here's why: If it weren't for mixing breeds, Yorkies, and most other breeds, wouldn't exist. Just look at their histories. Yorkies are a mix of at least three breeds.
One of the people in my obedience class had a goldendoodle, and it was an awesome dog. My rescue dog, a Norwegian elkhound cross, is absolutely the best dog I've every owned (I also have a Yorkie and a toy poodle). Mixes tend to have what's called hybrid vigor, meaning that they tend to live longer than purebreds.
If you really like a certain mix, then pay what you're comfortable with....

Ashantay · 07-31-2005, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PinkMartini

I'd pay $150 which is the adoption fee at our local humane society

Totally agreeing with you PinkMartini.. I would pay 85.00 pound which is what our adoption fees are here. lots of puppies in the rescue centres

babi1542 · 07-31-2005, 03:47 AM

400-500 and that is for one that would stay small.

lycansmom · 07-31-2005, 06:55 AM

i would never pay more than a couple of hundred dollars for a mixed if anything.

Stitches29 · 07-31-2005, 07:02 AM

I would suggest you checking the newspaper, shelter and vet's bullentin board for a playmate. There are so many people selling their small breed puppies for a very reasonable price. I have seen Chi mix from $25 to $50.

tmatherly · 07-31-2005, 07:06 AM

My sister paid $700 for a Schnoodle (schnauzer/poodle)!!!! I paid less than that for Pippa. I couldn't believe she paid that much. They love their little guy, and he is adorable, although my sister has said a few times she wishes they got a Yorkie because she likes Pippa so much.

sabrinasmom · 07-31-2005, 07:50 AM

Pay what you feel is right. I think they are adorable, and If you like Poms and Chihuauas go for it.

My very personal rule of thumb is about half what I'd pay for a purebred. All our dogs started out as somebody's design. I like the idea that although they are not "pure" you at least know what the mix is. I'd love to be the kind of person that could go get a pound dog and be happy, but my childhood was full of unknown mixes that were disasters and I'm just not up to it. I love Yorkies. I love Maltese. That's probably my next dog.

Esme's Mommy · 07-31-2005, 07:54 AM

Thank you for all of your responses. My search CONTINUES. My HUSBAND who said he didn't want to spend the money on another yorkie has now decided that he would rather spend more and get a pure bred then pay for a mix. AUGH! MEN! So, I am still looking. My dream of course, is to have another yorkie... I will keep you guys posted!

Rex'z momma · 07-31-2005, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Esme's Mommy

Thank you for all of your responses. My search CONTINUES. My HUSBAND who said he didn't want to spend the money on another yorkie has now decided that he would rather spend more and get a pure bred then pay for a mix. AUGH! MEN! So, I am still looking. My dream of course, is to have another yorkie... I will keep you guys posted!

haha! good luck on your search

Buddy · 07-31-2005, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Esme's Mommy

Thank you for all of your responses. My search CONTINUES. My HUSBAND who said he didn't want to spend the money on another yorkie has now decided that he would rather spend more and get a pure bred then pay for a mix. AUGH! MEN! So, I am still looking. My dream of course, is to have another yorkie... I will keep you guys posted!

he's ONLY 'the husband' since when did anyone have to listen to one of them???? lol
I'd check back into yr hubbys ancestry to see whether he's 'purebred' if not get shot and get whatever pup YOU want!

07-30-2005, 07:41 PM	#32
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	I will pay around $500 for a mix. I think the price the lady is asking is a good price. Good luck. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

07-30-2005, 08:08 PM	#35
swtnutns BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Prairie,Texas Posts: 89	Money! You pick the baby you want and pay what is necessary to get him/her, as long as you can afford that price and it is within your range! I have a mix I paid $125.00 for at a no kill shelter. He is a peke-pom! LOLOLOLOL I have no idea what he really is but he sheds terribly, and we love him immensely and I call him my little farm boy!

07-31-2005, 03:47 AM	#38
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	400-500 and that is for one that would stay small. __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

07-31-2005, 06:55 AM	#39
lycansmom Luna_Bug's Chew Toy Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 1,199	i would never pay more than a couple of hundred dollars for a mixed if anything. __________________ "some people without brains do an awful lot of talking dont they?"

07-31-2005, 07:02 AM	#40
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	I would suggest you checking the newspaper, shelter and vet's bullentin board for a playmate. There are so many people selling their small breed puppies for a very reasonable price. I have seen Chi mix from $25 to $50. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

07-30-2005, 07:36 PM	#31
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	All in all I would have to say that it is a good price. Check out the pups and see if you fall in love. If not then it isn't the pup for you and move on.

07-30-2005, 07:43 PM	#34
letty00 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Banning, CA Posts: 333	I paid $600 for Cruz. He's a yorkie/chi mix. He parents weren't bred purposely. I don't regret paying that much for him. He has beautiful parents, in my opinion he was very well worth it!!

07-31-2005, 07:06 AM	#41
tmatherly Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 2,056	My sister paid $700 for a Schnoodle (schnauzer/poodle)!!!! I paid less than that for Pippa. I couldn't believe she paid that much. They love their little guy, and he is adorable, although my sister has said a few times she wishes they got a Yorkie because she likes Pippa so much. __________________ Tiffany Pippa, Scout, and Ranger's Mom http://www.dogster.com/?198523 http://www.dogster.com/?198525

07-31-2005, 07:50 AM	#42
sabrinasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: texas Posts: 769	Pay what you feel is right. I think they are adorable, and If you like Poms and Chihuauas go for it. My very personal rule of thumb is about half what I'd pay for a purebred. All our dogs started out as somebody's design. I like the idea that although they are not "pure" you at least know what the mix is. I'd love to be the kind of person that could go get a pound dog and be happy, but my childhood was full of unknown mixes that were disasters and I'm just not up to it. I love Yorkies. I love Maltese. That's probably my next dog.

07-31-2005, 07:54 AM	#43
Esme's Mommy Esme's My Princess Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 754	Thank you for all of your responses. My search CONTINUES. My HUSBAND who said he didn't want to spend the money on another yorkie has now decided that he would rather spend more and get a pure bred then pay for a mix. AUGH! MEN! So, I am still looking. My dream of course, is to have another yorkie... I will keep you guys posted! __________________ Esme & Mari