Decent price for Yorkies
 

I'm wondering what is a decent price for a Yorkie is. I've seen anywhere from 500 to 3,000. I know you get what you pay for, but there is a point where the price is just way too high.

IMO, anything over $1500, is way to high!!:)

I paid 600 for my Yorkie, I also think anything over 1500 is too high!

It depends and varies depending on the breeder. In most cases, the breeder has expenses and costs in their program that they try to cover if they can. I guess determining if the price is appropriate would best be judged by taking into consideration what costs each particular breeder is trying to cover. Do they have a female who had to have an emergency c-section landing them with high vet bills? Do they have show costs to cover? etc etc.

I paid $2,600.00 plus expenses.I will check this site if we buy another (dh swears there will be no more ....but Chloe' is slowly changing his mind. ) I didn't really know anything about pricing before I bought Chloe' , I just figured that's what you had to pay for a good breeder.

I think over 1,500$ is too high, for me at least. But I would probably not spend more then 1,000. Theres some breeders in my area though that sell them for 600-1000$. I will probably look at them and do some research when the time comes for another!

I paid $900 for mine, she had some boys starting at $500 and some really pretty ones for $1200, we are in Oklahoma.

Some puppy mills also charge an arm and a leg for their 'rare' Yorkies. They use gimmicks like 'rare,' 'chocolate,' 'teacup,' and other phrases which are not used by professionals who breed for the standard and health of pups. IMO, the price is not always an indicator of quality.

That said, a breeder may charge $1,500 for an amazing puppy not just to recoup expenses or make profit, but because they want serious buyers who are willing to undertake the care and responsibility these lil ones require. So - the MOST important thing is not price - it is the breeder and their care and consideration while breeding and caring for your puppy.

I would rather save up for a year to get a pup from a breeder I trust then take whats available sooner or save some cash. I know that money is tight for everyone right now, but taking on the responsibility of a pet is a major thing. Shelters are filling up because people cannot afford to care for their pets...

A reasonable and reputable breeder will usually charge a reasonable and fair price, based on their expenses, the puppy's desired purpose (show, stud, breeding, ect.) and other factors like location...Do your research!

I paid $950 Canadian, but when I was looking around I saw Yorkies listed for anywhere up to $4000!

I imagine price varies depending on where you live also. Mine were $600 and $1200 but werent from the best breeder either

I was just looking around the net at Yorkie pups , just to see whats out there and I just saw a yorkie advertised as a "pocket teacup" going for $6,500.00 ! Lordy :eek: Wow , the prices really can get up there ! I know next time I will come here first.

My daughter paid 1700 for Manolo 3 years ago this month. Here is her breeder. I think he sells them for 1200. He flys with the pup anywhere since he works for american airline. I see he has more pups. Very clean and they all stay in the house. I give them a 10 star.

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ESTES YORKIESPat EstesFRISCO, TX, 75034(972) 890-5533

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( NEW LITTER !! ) READY FOR THIER NEW HOMES THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE!!. . Born Nov. 8 2008!! Tiny! These are Gorgeous and very healthy little guys and have everything it takes to be a poster yorkie! Champion Lines! Aimee had a litter of 4, and I have 2 Female Puppys left! A $300.000 deposit is all that is required now to secure one of the two girls that are left. They will be about 3 1/2 lbs to 4 lbs tops when fully grown. Harley(father) is 3 3/4lbs and Mother (Aimee) is 4 3/4lbs.

ALL our Yorkies are AKC certified and have Pedigrees. Harley is also DNA certified with AKC.

(About Harley) Harley is getting quite the reputation having flown to 4 different states now for his services. He is the sweetest little guy, and my best friend. Born in Brazil, on August 8, 2002, Harley comes from one of the top Yorkie lines in South America. A three Generation Pedigree is included with each puppy sold, showing various titles won. I also have 3 Gorgeous females, Our Yorkies are all raised and cared for in our home, they are not caged. Call for more information and pictures. Pat (972) 890-5533 or email me at EstesYorkies@aol.com.



About "Pepper" : Pepper, also born in Brazil, has one of the most beatiful coats of hair on her. Her Father, Sir Shakespear" Is one of the most well known and famous champion show dogs in South America. I bought her along with Sir Harley on two different trips to Brazil. I have been learning and loving this breed for 11 years now, and these little guys are the sweetest ever! Call me for more pictures! Thanks, Pat



About "Keeper" : She is the mother of this new litter. They dont come anymore loving than Keeper! She is the sweetest little girl, weighs right at 5lbs. Keeper is in heaven if all your attention is with her. She loves everyone! She is a gorgeous little girl, with beautifly eyes and a healthy coat. You are welcome to come by and see them and the parents.



About "Aimee:" Aimee is a Sweetheart!! . She loves to get right in your face and sit there absorbing all of your undivided attention. She is a Beautiful black and tan yorkie. Excellent blood lines, Aimee was born in Northern Idaho on May 23, 2004. She has champions in her blood lines, and is a great little companion.

Little Girl 5 days old today. 11/12/08 She is Available!!
Aimee. One of our sweet Female Yorkies

Harley!! Our little Stud . Available for Stud service
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Aimee is Manolos mother and Harley is Manolos dad. I was real impressed going to their home with my daughter. Great price for a stunning pup...Good Luck

Be careful with believing that in all cases because there are many unscrupulous breeders that charge way too much...People blindly believe that the pup must be healthy because they paid so much...That is not always the case.

Honestly, you can get a good quality yorkie for under 1500, IMO, from a reputable breeder.

CupofDog is absolutely correct, concentrate on finding a quality breeder first.

Hmmm...breeding to get "tiny" 3 1/2 pound dogs and placing them at 6 1/2 weeks....NOT good. :thumbdown

For some peoples , even a free puppy is too high to pay . Most peoples paying lower prices for a pup will breed them and ask higher prices for them .

very interesting!
 

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You know I saw that and he did let Manolo go around 8 weeks but I dont think he will let them go at 6. Must be a typo. I kept a pup for them while they went to Hawaii and they called me every night to make sure he was ok. You can eat off the floors in their home. I like that..I do think they overbreed Aimee. But they love these dogs as much as you and I. Good Luck in the game this weekend against Florida. What Bowl do you guys think you will be playing.Whats up with the Big 12.......

I'll take your word for it...those two things just caught my attention though.

Hmm...hopefully they'll be in the Citrus Bowl! :D It IS going to be on my birthday so I think it's fate. ;) They will definately have to fight FL every step of the way to get there. (If they lose, they'll be in the Sugar Bowl.)

well the price that you are stating i would guess it would be from the biggest mill Jeff Dane website...when i first started looking yorkie...i came across his site and boy he had one running $10k...i about fell out of my chair...

I've been looking for another puppy for a good 6 months and I think the average price for males is $800-1200 and for females $1000-1600 in my area. Depending on whether you want full registration or not...

I think finding a healthy, happy puppy that you fall in love with and that will fit just right into your family is worth the extra $$$, but I think that the dogs listed $2,000 and up is just ridiculous especially with the economy. I don't think paying more will guarantee that the puppy will be any more extraordinary than the next.

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I don't know who's site it was . But it was Puppiesforsalebynet.com .I just came across it while looking for Yorkie stuff on the net. I couldn't believe the price ! It looked like a breeder website that alot of different people must be a part of because there were tons of puppies ,and all different breeds. Even a "teacup" French Bulldog. I don't know how in the hell they could have come up with that !!!!!! :eek:

I know more now than I did when I bought our first Yorkie about 4 mo. ago , so even though I got lucky and did find a good breeder, I will know for next time that just because a puppy cost more doesn't mean it will be a good puppy. I do think alot of first time dog buyers like us fall into that "line" given to them by ,after they fall in love with the puppy.

Mine came from All-Star Yorkies - AKC Registered Yorkshire Terriers-Parti Yorkies - Show Quality, Pedigreed, Companion Pets She was very helpful and very nice. She still tries to answer all of my questions I have. Her puppies range from $500(males)-$1200 I think is the most expensive ones. She is in Oklahoma but ships them out if needed. Mine came chipped and with shots, a week after I got her I took her to the vet and she had the start to an ear infection, which I think was my fault because I didnt realize they had no under coat and needed to be more taken care of then my big dog, I know better now! She had 30-ish dogs and they were all inside her home and it didn't smell bad! :eek:

I think they have to be 9 weeks before she will let them go, not sure. But my little angel is 3 months and 2.75 lbs and healthy as can be! She has some smaller ones too, I purposely picked the "fat one":aimeeyork

Yikes.

I also saw some 'teacup' Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for sale online recently. This is getting absolutely insane...I cannot imagine the kind of health issues those poor babies have.:sickie:

As to the quote above where there are dogs for $6,500 - $10K?? WHOA. I mean - are they parented by Westminster and Crufts winners? I mean, come on!! That is out of control. This whole business is out of control.

I would pay what I could afford. :)

But, I don't think it is out of control if a breeder wants to charge $2000-$3000 for a Yorkie because they are living things...companions. People don't want to pay these prices but buying computers and TVs for $1000-$2000 is okay?

I TOTALLY AGREE. I paid 2,300 for my Cavalier and didn't think twice. He is a companion animal - my computer cost more! How does that make sense?

My Yorkie mix ended up costing about $3,000 even though she was a rescue, by the time I finished with the vet to get her healthy...Worth every penny I spent on each of them!

ITA with this as well...seeing as that my babies are healthy and happy and beautiful, they are worth a million dollars to me...they are my babies and i love them like most people love their skin kids ... if i had to do it all over again, i would spend as much money as i possibly could for my babies!

Yes, 1200 was the most expensive one I saw on her site. It was for the pup labeled as the "Standard Teacup". :rolleyes:

Juicy was $1200 and let me tell you it was the best spent $1200 Ive ever spent!!! (Well my bf actually spent lol) But because of this site I have came to the conclusion that even people who spend thousands can still end up with a sick puppy from a puppymill. Its all about getting research on the breeder.