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How much is too much??? Hi all, how much is too much for a yorkie puppy? i have a 5 month old male yorkie that i got for $550 (the breeder sold him to me for that price inc shipping). i'm thinking about getting another one. however, this time i want to do it right. i want to make sure i get him from a reputable breeder, i'm not sure my past breeder was all that honest. i also want to get one where i can see the yorkie in person. i read that shipping puppies is not good. i also want to make sure the one i get is healthy and up to date on his shots, deworming and all that stuff. what's the most you've paid or are willing to pay for a yorkie? in addition, if any of you know of any good breeders in los angeles, ca. please refer me to them. thanks! |
well i know it varies by the area you are in... but i'd pay anywhere from $800-1200 dollars. Keep in mind females are usually more. |
yea, why are females so much more expensive. is it the fact that they can breed? |
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yes females are charged more because they produce or can produce puppies imo i think males should be charged more because they can produce more but i always charge the same for my males and females i see no real reason to charge any difference |
The price you pay is very dependent on the region where you live.......California and the East Coast are more expensive. I know when I place my dogs, the females are not more expensive. They are priced the same since they go out on a spay/nueter contract anyway. Even my show dogs are priced the same, female or male. |
it may be partly just a supply/demand issue. one breeder told me that people people overwhelmingly ask her for more girls that boys. Most often b/c they can be dressed up, but also b/c some people think that girls can be more easily housetrained or are more affectionate (which we know isn't necessary true -- dogs have different personalities and out little boys can also be dressed to the nines!) |
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Have you looked in the YTCA.org breeder contact list. Plenty of breeders in the L.A basin. |
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I paid $2000 plus shipping for my champion sired, show potential female pup. And she's worth every cent in my humble opinion.:p |
I paid 900 It was nice cause it wasnt an overwhelming ammount (like i was finding in LA) but I knew he was a well bred dog without any health issues etc. on an Unemotional level i think sometimes paying more at first for a really healthy baby will help out more in the long run, that way you arent paying vet bill after vet bill for health problems that sometimes occur with bad breeding. on an Emotional level any puppy you want to take home and make yours whether its purebred, mixed, free or 1,000,000 dollars will be such a joy in your life :) I have already learned so much about love, myself and being a pet owner and any lil baby will be that for you :) |
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where did you get your baby from? |
I flew from Vegas to Dallas to pick up my boy. He came from a great breeder and a long line of CH's and he was still cheaper than my girl, who I unknowingly bought from a local petstore (puppymill). I would have paid twice what I paid for Max just to meet his breeder :D |
Breeders.NET Cindy Landry Scruffy's Yorkies I don't know this lady but I lwas looking at her until I found my breeder. I think she's got a dog in the top 25. |
i paid $650 for my champion sired breeder pup 5 yrs ago. i would pay up to $1000. |
I am from Idaho so I got mine from a breeder there. that way i could go see him (and see my family :) ) then when he was ready to leave his mom my boyfriend brought him to me. |
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Connie, You are a trip. I know Cindy. Nice lady....... How's the kids. Tell Max I got to groom his daddy Cash Mary |
Well, I look at it 2 ways..ours here run from $500 on up, but, with the economy like it is, and so many pups out there, I wouldn't pay over $500 for one now.. |
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Sorry about the Breeders.net but I couldn't remember her name. She is a member of YTCA though :p I should have known you'd know her Mary! :D She's still showing, right? About Scruffy's Yorkies Aww you got to groom Cash? I'm so jealous! Did you take any pictures while you were there? |
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No, I didn't take pictures....the 5 weeks went so fast. With training Easy for the ring, my Go-Go's 1/2 sister and showing both her and CJ in Houston and Dallas.....Grooming the This Time dogs......I didn't have too much free time. And besides, I forgot my camera. |
I've read females are more because there are more males born than females. Is that true? |
I don't think buying out of state is a bad thing!!! I live in Montana and it's very hard to find Yorkies here....So I have looked out of state. Good luck.. |
Even in my 3rd world country, and the currency, etc etc, I still paid $350 for Mocha. :D The "champion" lines are about $700-$1000, probably more. I don't know if this was the right thing to do or not, but in the beginning when I called up the breeder she put up $500 for Mocha. I came over to find meet the pups, and me and the breeder hit it so well she let Mocha go for $350 :) She said she put up more expensive prices to scare off people only interested in "owning" a dog, not LIVING with them. I don't know if it makes sense or not, but that's what happened. |
I think Yorkies must be much more expensive in the Northeastern part of the United States. When I was looking, earlier this year, the lowest price was $1,200, and this was not from championship lines. Championship lines was much, much, higher. My 12 year old cost $700. |
wow! 500 including shipping is almost scary Wow! I charge between $800- $1200 plus any shipping costs. I have only shipped one puppy by itself ever and that was recently. Contential did a wonderful job and so many breeder friends said they have never had any problem, so I thought I would try it. The puppy did great and the new owner was very very happy. |
$1,200 seems to be the lowest I've seen. I'm taking my time and looking around. I don't want to rush and just BUY a puppy. I'm going to do some research on the breeder and the puppy before I make up my mind. |
I paid $650 and drove 3 and 1/2 hours out of state for my Barney and he was well worth it! Came from a fellow YTer. Would do it again in a second to buy from this breeder! |
I paid about $500 for Wrigley. I personally wouldn't pay over around $700. I can't afford anything more than that. If I spent more than that I couldn't afford the care it deserves. So $500 was a good price for us. Now he is able to be spoiled :) |
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I was told years ago when I was looking for my first show dog.....You find your breeder first. Remember when you're buying a puppy you are getting a relationship.....It's a two way street. I know with my contracts I offer life time grooming and free boarding. It's a way for me to see my pups on a regular basis. So, my puppy's new families know they have me 7x24 for the rest of their puppy's life. |
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Buying out of state or out of the country for that matter is sometimes a necessity, but it's always best to do your homework. Find a reputable breeder first....then wait until the person you trust has the puppy you want. Yes it means you have to wait, but all the best things are worth waiting for. |
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