Puppy Prices

[sjmarsha]

Again, I apologize to those who thought my reply was to everyone on this forum. I was replying only to those who remarked or insinuated that less expensive dogs weren't as good as theirs. I know everyone here doesn't feel this way. I just got my feelings hurt by those who do. I'm sure I shouldn't have said anything, it just made me very sad.

[IndianaGirl]

The basis of the thread was why is a 200 dollar yorkie the same as a 2000 yorkie. As we all know, not including a rescue, there are different factors for the price difference. I am one that was told I spent too much and got ripped off. My point was, mine may have cost more because of location, pedigree history, background etc. No one I saw on this thread said there more expensive dog was better, the ones of us who "overspent" felt we had to defend that decision to those who spent hundreds.

[bellasmomok]

Don't feel that way! We're glad you're here!! Sometimes threads get nasty, and sometimes people are very opinionated and say things that hurt other's feelings, but as a whole, YT is awesome!! I learn so much everyday...either by reading something I didn't know, or by reading something that made me look into things a little further and see what's really going on (researching on the internet/consulting my vet/etc...). You are so lucky to have your adopted furbaby, and he is lucky to have you!

BTW, I only paid $500....(that was $100 dollars off the original price because the breeder was going on vacation and would rather I got the baby than have 1 more to take with her!) She wasn't a show breeder, but I don't care. I get lots and lots of compliments on Bella and how perfect she is. As far as I can tell, her colors seem to be changing closer and closer to "standard", though I'll have to wait it out until I know how they'll turn out. And she is short legged and square, too. Every physical marker I hear people say they look for, for good breeding, I think she falls right in those categories. I'm almost certain that she didn't have genetic testing done since it wasn't disclosed to me, but there's very little they can tell from that anyway from what I read (maybe I'm wrong??) Even if she turns out to be less than "standard", I don't care. She's the funniest, cutest, sweetest, most lovable dog ever, and I love her for everything she is. AND (*gasp), even though lots of people have "opinions" about them, I'm already planning for my next Yorkie to be OFF color (parti or golden). I think they're beautiful and like a little variety anyway .

[Nikki+2]

Originally Posted by sjmarsha

I didn't mean everyone here did, but there were a few who did say that our dogs were not as good as their expensive dogs. I don't want to go through this whole thread, or single anyone out, but it was said a few times. I think if you look on this page it was even said a little further up. My apologies if it seemed like I was grouping every member into my reply.

I think (as well as most YT members do) that people who rescue are amazing, special people! I have a certain amount of guilt that I didn't and if I knew then what I know now, maybe I would have.

I think what has been attempted to point out is some people want a yorkie, they want it to be an excellent representation of the breed in both appearance and personality and above all healthy. In general, to get all of these things, you are going to pay more. A lot of work, education and a lot of time and money are spent to achieve these things and most of the time it would be extremely hard to find a puppy with these qualities for the low price that the original poster is talking about. Maybe he got lucky but I don't think it's responsible to try to convince people that it is the norm when it isn't.

The post that stated a good background was simply for bragging rights was the most shocking of all. Most pet owners don't know who the impressive lines are and even if they did, who would they brag to? I guarantee you I don't know a soul in real life who knows anything about who the famous bloodlines of yorkies are. I was further shocked that a breeder applauded his post. I understand pet owners aren't always fully educated but for a breeder not to point out that knowing the lines is extremely important for ensuring a healthy dog just boggles my mind.

sjmarsha, this was not all directed at you, just my feelings on the thread in general. Again, welcome to YT- I think you'll find we're a nice group, this is just an ugly thread and IMO it was started with that intention.

[yorkieisme]

Originally Posted by sjmarsha

Well, my feelings are hurt here. I just joined this forum last week because we adopted a 3 year old yorkie who had been on the streets and attacked by other dogs and I was so proud of him and wanted to learn and share with other people who had and loved yorkies like him. Now I find out that because I adopted him from a rescue and didn't pay $3000+ for him he is considered a lesser dog. I don't care if his head isn't the perfect shape, or his legs aren't long or short enough, or his coat isn't as silky. What matters to me is that he's a sweet, happy loving dog who is content to sit on my lap all day, and makes my day that much brighter. If my dog isn't good enough for you, then I am probably not either. After all, I'm not a perfect size 2, my hair has split ends, my neck is too long and I've got a few scars and imperfections. If I were a yorkie, I guarantee that I wouldn't go for thousands of dollars. Sure I'm smart and nice, generous, funny and loyal, but I'm just a lesser human. Too bad. We could've been friends.

WOW, um I am sure that you would go for much more. And I will probably make plenty mad at me but here goes..............I don't think they actually meant it the way it came across. There is one member that has responded to this post that bought a few thousand $ yorkie and he died. Paying a lot of money does not say you will not have problems, nor does it say your dog is the best of breed, sorry guys. Chino's father is "Walk the Line" very very beautiful, I did not pay thousands for him. I paid a few hundred dollars and that was it. His breeder is perfect in my book, she takes what she does serious and enjoys what she does this I can tell by Chino. I did buy Chino for his pedigree in a sense, but really I wanted a Walk the Line "Cash" puppy. I didn't care what followed after it (shame on me). But then I got to know Dana and I realized that I would have enjoyed any puppy that she had, even if she didn't show. Its about the breeder guys, not really about paying thousands of dollars. You have to trust the breeder. And to the OP, your yorkie is special, because he is yours and he was saved from a untimely death. Its not about what you spent on him its about how you care for him here on out. I am sure that you are doing a great job.

[yorkieisme]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

I am confused as to why you are taking the defensive? Most of the people on this thread are saying that it doesn't matter how much you paid your yorkie. My personal opinion is that so long as you are happy with what you paid for your dog, which is your own business, then so be it. I don't think that anyone is insinuating that the more expensive, the better but it shouldn't be said that just because you paid more you got ripped off either. Once again, JMO, it is between you and who you purchased your dog from what you paid. I hope you look at this thread from all sides. I'm not a size 2 either, I am short and I feel that I need to lose some weight. I have made some very wonderful friends here and I have gotten some very valuable information about yorkies, that should be what is important. I hope you stick around, we all can be friends.

I'm not a size 2 and I wish I was short......short people are so much sweeter

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Originally Posted by yorkieisme

I'm not a size 2 and I wish I was short......short people are so much sweeter

Well, I think that you are a sweetie for saying this.

And, of course, I have always wished I was taller.

[yorkieisme]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

Well, I think that you are a sweetie for saying this.

And, of course, I have always wished I was taller.

Isn't it odd that we always wish for something that we know we can't change.

My mom and my mother-in-law are very short, I actually bought my mom two pairs of shoes one time because they were cute kiddie shoes (She has to wear kids) she thought I was picking on her....I probably was, but they were cute.

[Jeri Cunningham]

I normally would read this thread and not respond BUT here I go.

I breed and sell Yorkies at a price that for California it is cheap, WHY? I don't ship, I require a home visit, I require an application filled out. Are my Yorkies better or worse than others NO!

As far as any Yorkie why not compare kids.

I had three and one cost way to much, I would have sold her but hubby wouldn't let me. Her ears were too big and she didn't sleep thru the night for a long time. She was a crier and had colic a lot.
People made dumb comments about her ears forever and as a teen I offered plastic surgery but she said NO these are the same as my dads ears and I love them. Smart kid!

The moral is who cares what a fur baby cost or what others think. A free one is as good as a 3000.00 one if it is loved and cared for. I find people put to much time into comparing looks, size, cost, etc.

PS!

IndianaGirl shouldn't have to defend herself to anyone.

[PrestigeousYT]

Hey guys my mom always said the perfect dog is the one you love and is sharing his life with you. What a wise woman she is
Be happy with your doggies, who cares what you paid for him/her as long as you are happy with your dog!
by the way my best dog in my childhood was a mutt puppy from a litter my uncles dog had and he told me if I would go under and pull them out I could have one of them so the first one I pulled out from under the barn was the most beautiful Tri color spaniel mix I had ever seen in my life as soon as I saw him I came out yelling this ones mine!! LOL
I didn't want anyone thinking they could have that gorgeous boy.
OH the bond me and that boy had!
Miss him to this day and he was free!
Everyone enjoy those furbabies of yours!
Deana
Prestigeous Yorkies

[mscat]

Originally Posted by cesar49

not at all to me..
the really special, well bred dogs do cost more.. especially for diligent informed dog owners.. you do get what you pay for.. most of the time.. and sometimes you just get lucky like i did...i found a great puppy for $650.
the other 2 were 800 and 850 in 2005

This is why some are hurt.... Great example ! Someone else mentioned that the quality of A Yorkie goes down if Your not spending thousands of dollars...
That is ridiculous. I too, believe this thread has hurt people more then educated anybody.
OK, SO WHAT if you want to pay thousands of dollars on a Yorkie .... Who cares? If your looking for certain things for certain reasons in Your Yorkie for whatever reason then that is fine !
TO WHAT the really special dogs? or the rest of are well informed dog owners?
Gosh... Money does not ensure quality, nor A helathy dog for the rest of it's life... IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT MONEY > Shameful that some people believe that is what it takes.
People alway think money is so important when buying everthing. Youo Can't put A price on A living breathing animal. I understand that A TOP BREEDER will spend more on puppies Have special tests done , Or the Yorkie is going to be used for breeding, or Show. OK then , those pups are going to be more costly.
to the average breeder, and average Yorkie owner, whoo is looking for A healthy Well bred Yorkie, who meets the Standard does not have to end up paying outrageous prices .
Prices in today's society are over inflated and STILL people think that they are getting so much more out of A dog if they shell out enormous amounts of money. TO me ,It better be worth that amount and there needs to be valid reasons as to why... I would spend that much, when I could spend 500-600 on the same yorkie somewhere else. Yorkies are known to be an expensive breed, and I firmly believe that Breeders use that to their advantage.
IT is not always about money people... If you are the kinid of person who thinks that then your sadly mistaken.
Quit having the focus be all about Money, that is only one aspect of getting A pure bred dog .It takes A lot more then that ... Money , Money, Greed, and the feeling like you Have such A better DOG because you spent so much , then your neighbor, to me , Is that your on A power trip and feel so much more important then anyone else. Or your Yorkie is so much better then your friends, or whoever... It is pretty Much A bragging and the presumption that YOU have A greater, Yorkie because of how much you spent .
MY feelings are not hurt, I am more disgusted at some of these YT'ers posts believing that their yorkie is so much better and of Quality because of the amount paid. That is all an Illusion.

[yorkieisme]

Originally Posted by Jeri Cunningham

I normally would read this thread and not respond BUT here I go.

I breed and sell Yorkies at a price that for California it is cheap, WHY? I don't ship, I require a home visit, I require an application filled out. Are my Yorkies better or worse than others NO!

As far as any Yorkie why not compare kids.

I had three and one cost way to much, I would have sold her but hubby wouldn't let me. Her ears were too big and she didn't sleep thru the night for a long time. She was a crier and had colic a lot.
People made dumb comments about her ears forever and as a teen I offered plastic surgery but she said NO these are the same as my dads ears and I love them. Smart kid!

The moral is who cares what a fur baby cost or what others think. A free one is as good as a 3000.00 one if it is loved and cared for. I find people put to much time into comparing looks, size, cost, etc.

PS!

IndianaGirl shouldn't have to defend herself to anyone.

Haah yeap I feel the same way.....my middle child spent many days in the hospital, many days at the doctor's office and plenty of nights up worrying if she would be "normal" like my other too. I wouldn't have traded her for the world, now she is perfect.......some special children need more love and care then others and this is the same as furbabies.

Good Post

[mscat]

Originally Posted by sjmarsha

Again, I apologize to those who thought my reply was to everyone on this forum. I was replying only to those who remarked or insinuated that less expensive dogs weren't as good as theirs. I know everyone here doesn't feel this way. I just got my feelings hurt by those who do. I'm sure I shouldn't have said anything, it just made me very sad.

You were not the only one , dear. It is annoying.

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by sjmarsha

I didn't mean everyone here did, but there were a few who did say that our dogs were not as good as their expensive dogs. I don't want to go through this whole thread, or single anyone out, but it was said a few times. I think if you look on this page it was even said a little further up. My apologies if it seemed like I was grouping every member into my reply.

Wow...I don't think the majority of YT feels that way. At lease, I HOPE not. I don't see how any one dog is "lesser" than the another one. I didn't read this entire thread in detail to catch the comment(s) that hurt your feelings, but I think that the majority of people who have posted here were trying to make that very point.

[yorkieisme]

Originally Posted by mscat

This is why some are hurt.... Great example ! Someone else mentioned that the quality of A Yorkie goes down if Your not spending thousands of dollars...
That is ridiculous. I too, believe this thread has hurt people more then educated anybody.
OK, SO WHAT if you want to pay thousands of dollars on a Yorkie .... Who cares? If your looking for certain things for certain reasons in Your Yorkie for whatever reason then that is fine !
TO WHAT the really special dogs? or the rest of are well informed dog owners?
Gosh... Money does not ensure quality, nor A helathy dog for the rest of it's life... IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT MONEY > Shameful that some people believe that is what it takes.
People alway think money is so important when buying everthing. Youo Can't put A price on A living breathing animal. I understand that A TOP BREEDER will spend more on puppies Have special tests done , Or the Yorkie is going to be used for breeding, or Show. OK then , those pups are going to be more costly.
to the average breeder, and average Yorkie owner, whoo is looking for A healthy Well bred Yorkie, who meets the Standard does not have to end up paying outrageous prices .
Prices in today's society are over inflated and STILL people think that they are getting so much more out of A dog if they shell out enormous amounts of money. TO me ,It better be worth that amount and there needs to be valid reasons as to why... I would spend that much, when I could spend 500-600 on the same yorkie somewhere else. Yorkies are known to be an expensive breed, and I firmly believe that Breeders use that to their advantage.
IT is not always about money people... If you are the kinid of person who thinks that then your sadly mistaken.
Quit having the focus be all about Money, that is only one aspect of getting A pure bred dog .It takes A lot more then that ... Money , Money, Greed, and the feeling like you Have such A better DOG because you spent so much , then your neighbor, to me , Is that your on A power trip and feel so much more important then anyone else. Or your Yorkie is so much better then your friends, or whoever... It is pretty Much A bragging and the presumption that YOU have A greater, Yorkie because of how much you spent .
MY feelings are not hurt, I am more disgusted at some of these YT'ers posts believing that their yorkie is so much better and of Quality because of the amount paid. That is all an Illusion.

All I have to say is this :