If you got your yorkie from a breeder how much did you pay? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

TOY · 03-11-2009, 03:51 PM

We couldn't be more pleased with the little girl we'll be getting in three weeks. She will be well worth the $1500 investment we will be making.

What impressed us most (besides knowledge and love of the breed) is the care taken from pre-natal on.

We know that our puppy has been well-loved and taken care of before coming to her new home.

She's about 7 hours away from us (even though we are in the same state) but after we learned about her, no other breeder was even considered.

Warrenshire Yorkshire Terriers

Jacklynn · 03-11-2009, 03:59 PM

We bought our AKC male at about 16 weeks old for $475. He is right at 7lbs and we wouldn't trade him for anything! The breeder is a great loving responsible breeder.

I wanted to add, he was originally going to be $700, but the breeder found out we had been previously looking for a rescue, but couldn't find a rescue to give to us (because we live in an apartment, and are a young couple who will have kids in a few years) he reduced the price for us. Which was VERY nice of him!

Potter · 03-11-2009, 05:22 PM

We paid Cad$700.

Sweet Apple · 03-11-2009, 05:29 PM

Wow, after reading all these posts, it seems I paid more than the average person...I did buy Apple from a breeder, but found out at the "viewing" they are really "brokers"...So it seems, these people did breed yorkies for many many years, but now go to reputable breeders and get only clean/healthy puppies...My "Apple" was $1250, which now seems high, but she is extremely healthy, hearty, and nicely proportioned...I'm not going to show her; I just liked her spunk, personality and her sweet face...They did have puppies less expensive, I just happened to like her...If anyone wants to see where I got her, it's fancypups.com ....They don't ship puppies, and are just outside Houston, Texas...I only had to drive, from my house, about 20 or 25 minutes to their place...Even if she was overpriced, I don't regret it for one minute...I love her to pieces!!!

Mardelin · 03-11-2009, 05:42 PM

What you pay for your yorkie is very much contigent on the region in which you live.
Both coasts a bit higher than central states.

AKC breeders does not mean you're getting a healthy dog that is a good representation of the breed, or that the breeder knows what they are doing. Much more figures into the breeding correctly and responsibly.

I always tell my potential new families that you buy your breeder first before you buy your dog. You're buying a relationship and that relationship should continue long after you leave your breeders home with your new family member. Your breeder should be available to you 7x24 for the rest of that new puppy's life.

Britster · 03-11-2009, 06:02 PM

$550 for Jackson. I don't think she was a "professional breeder" but it had happened by accident. Even so, she cared very much for the puppies in her home and they slept by her bed every night with their mom. When I picked Jackson up, she gave me his medical records (his first shots, vet visit and deworming), a little booklet on how to care for Yorkies, a little baggie full of his dry food and gave me instructions on how to mix it with water, etc. So, even though it was an accident, she did it very professionally so I was very surprised.

During the e-mailing stages, I asked her a bunch of questions and she answered them all. She was honest, in saying it was purely by accident and she thought the dog she purchsed had been neuatrerd. He was also originally listed for $700, I believe, but because the economy is so tough, she lowered the prices and just wanted them to go to good homes.

cindymeador · 03-11-2009, 06:21 PM

Someone I know gave me my first Yorkie, they got her from the pound, some lady had to give her up because she couldn't take care of her any longer. She is such a good pup. My second baby I paid 700.00, she is beautiful and we did a fine job of spoiling her. I paid 400.00 for my boy and i feel like I rescued him because he was older and all he was used to was a 4 by 6 gated area in the house that was where her Yorkies lived. He is a very good boy, but I will not recommend her and I would not by another one from her because she is just not a good breeder.

Wabbit · 03-11-2009, 06:30 PM

Also not sure if someone mentioned this....probably did...but "where" you live will have ALOT to do with How much you pay as well.... Like here in Montana...yorkie breeders are not prevalant...so they cost ALOT more...I got my babies out of state...And I payed about 500.00 for each of them! Both are registered..

So just shop around and ask ALOT of questions!!!

$2,000 sounds like ALOT ...I'd shop around!

LilMissy · 03-11-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TOY

We couldn't be more pleased with the little girl we'll be getting in three weeks. She will be well worth the $1500 investment we will be making.

What impressed us most (besides knowledge and love of the breed) is the care taken from pre-natal on.

We know that our puppy has been well-loved and taken care of before coming to her new home.

She's about 7 hours away from us (even though we are in the same state) but after we learned about her, no other breeder was even considered.

Warrenshire Yorkshire Terriers

I checked out Warrenshire's website and all I have to say is ...W*O*W!

dcon1958 · 03-11-2009, 07:39 PM

I paid 350.00 for my Quincy. No Papers but love just the same I also get alot of compliments from other Yorkie owners. Who knows maybe they are just being nice. I think he is beautiful.

bschwarz86 · 03-11-2009, 10:27 PM

we got our girl and our boy for around 700 a peice. We keep in contact with both breeders and are very satisfied with our kids. we took a risk living in california and having the dogs sent on an airline from arkansas but both times it worked out from two different breeders. The prices in calfornia were just way too much. I am really glad our story has ended happily. However, buying locally in most cases is the best thing to do. Your individual situation will dictate.
In most cases if the price seems to high you may want to look much closer into why the pups cost alot. some of the time it will be because the pup is from a champion blood line or it could also be a greedy puppy mill trying to scam people out of their money.

babychloe · 03-11-2009, 10:27 PM

My boyfriend got our yorkie from a private breeder for $1600.

wantayorkie23 · 03-12-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by babychloe

My boyfriend got our yorkie from a private breeder for $1600.

whats a private breeder

arnies · 03-12-2009, 09:03 AM

I gave $600.00 for my molly. There isn`t enough money now to buy her back. I take her to see her mom an dad ever once in awhile. They run around the house an sleep by the breeders bed. My friend has her half sister an i think her yorkie isn`t as nervous as molly because she is with 6 other yorkies. I think if i had it do all over again i would buy 2 instead of 1. I think they do better in bunches. Molly not bad but there is a differnce. Thinking about buying another one so molly will have a friend. Good luck on picking out your baby. Be picky.

T Doll · 03-12-2009, 09:14 AM

I paid US$1000 for my little guy, which came out to a little more in CAD funds. Luckily though, the exchange rate wasn't too bad at the time.

I also noticed that the price of Yorkies have gone down recently (most likely due to the economy). I think if I were to buy one right now, it'd try to look for one under $1000.

03-11-2009, 03:59 PM	#32
Jacklynn YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando area, Florida Posts: 477	We bought our AKC male at about 16 weeks old for $475. He is right at 7lbs and we wouldn't trade him for anything! The breeder is a great loving responsible breeder. I wanted to add, he was originally going to be $700, but the breeder found out we had been previously looking for a rescue, but couldn't find a rescue to give to us (because we live in an apartment, and are a young couple who will have kids in a few years) he reduced the price for us. Which was VERY nice of him! __________________ Wrigley (1 year) Rainer (4 years) Last edited by Jacklynn; 03-11-2009 at 04:02 PM.

03-11-2009, 05:22 PM	#33
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	We paid Cad$700. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

03-11-2009, 05:29 PM	#34
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	An Expensive Apple Wow, after reading all these posts, it seems I paid more than the average person...I did buy Apple from a breeder, but found out at the "viewing" they are really "brokers"...So it seems, these people did breed yorkies for many many years, but now go to reputable breeders and get only clean/healthy puppies...My "Apple" was $1250, which now seems high, but she is extremely healthy, hearty, and nicely proportioned...I'm not going to show her; I just liked her spunk, personality and her sweet face...They did have puppies less expensive, I just happened to like her...If anyone wants to see where I got her, it's fancypups.com ....They don't ship puppies, and are just outside Houston, Texas...I only had to drive, from my house, about 20 or 25 minutes to their place...Even if she was overpriced, I don't regret it for one minute...I love her to pieces!!!

03-11-2009, 05:42 PM	#35
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	What you pay for your yorkie is very much contigent on the region in which you live. Both coasts a bit higher than central states. AKC breeders does not mean you're getting a healthy dog that is a good representation of the breed, or that the breeder knows what they are doing. Much more figures into the breeding correctly and responsibly. I always tell my potential new families that you buy your breeder first before you buy your dog. You're buying a relationship and that relationship should continue long after you leave your breeders home with your new family member. Your breeder should be available to you 7x24 for the rest of that new puppy's life. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

03-11-2009, 06:02 PM	#36
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	$550 for Jackson. I don't think she was a "professional breeder" but it had happened by accident. Even so, she cared very much for the puppies in her home and they slept by her bed every night with their mom. When I picked Jackson up, she gave me his medical records (his first shots, vet visit and deworming), a little booklet on how to care for Yorkies, a little baggie full of his dry food and gave me instructions on how to mix it with water, etc. So, even though it was an accident, she did it very professionally so I was very surprised. During the e-mailing stages, I asked her a bunch of questions and she answered them all. She was honest, in saying it was purely by accident and she thought the dog she purchsed had been neuatrerd. He was also originally listed for $700, I believe, but because the economy is so tough, she lowered the prices and just wanted them to go to good homes. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 03-11-2009 at 06:05 PM.

03-11-2009, 03:51 PM	#31
TOY Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,094 Blog Entries: 4	We couldn't be more pleased with the little girl we'll be getting in three weeks. She will be well worth the $1500 investment we will be making. What impressed us most (besides knowledge and love of the breed) is the care taken from pre-natal on. We know that our puppy has been well-loved and taken care of before coming to her new home. She's about 7 hours away from us (even though we are in the same state) but after we learned about her, no other breeder was even considered. Warrenshire Yorkshire Terriers

03-11-2009, 06:21 PM	#37
cindymeador Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 73	Someone I know gave me my first Yorkie, they got her from the pound, some lady had to give her up because she couldn't take care of her any longer. She is such a good pup. My second baby I paid 700.00, she is beautiful and we did a fine job of spoiling her. I paid 400.00 for my boy and i feel like I rescued him because he was older and all he was used to was a 4 by 6 gated area in the house that was where her Yorkies lived. He is a very good boy, but I will not recommend her and I would not by another one from her because she is just not a good breeder. __________________ Cindy

03-11-2009, 06:30 PM	#38
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	Also not sure if someone mentioned this....probably did...but "where" you live will have ALOT to do with How much you pay as well.... Like here in Montana...yorkie breeders are not prevalant...so they cost ALOT more...I got my babies out of state...And I payed about 500.00 for each of them! Both are registered.. So just shop around and ask ALOT of questions!!! $2,000 sounds like ALOT ...I'd shop around! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

03-11-2009, 07:39 PM	#40
dcon1958 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 112	I paid 350.00 for my Quincy. No Papers but love just the same I also get alot of compliments from other Yorkie owners. Who knows maybe they are just being nice. I think he is beautiful. __________________ Quincy's Mamma

03-11-2009, 10:27 PM	#41
bschwarz86 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: california Posts: 16	we got our girl and our boy for around 700 a peice. We keep in contact with both breeders and are very satisfied with our kids. we took a risk living in california and having the dogs sent on an airline from arkansas but both times it worked out from two different breeders. The prices in calfornia were just way too much. I am really glad our story has ended happily. However, buying locally in most cases is the best thing to do. Your individual situation will dictate. In most cases if the price seems to high you may want to look much closer into why the pups cost alot. some of the time it will be because the pup is from a champion blood line or it could also be a greedy puppy mill trying to scam people out of their money.

03-11-2009, 10:27 PM	#42
babychloe YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 1	My boyfriend got our yorkie from a private breeder for $1600.

03-12-2009, 09:03 AM	#44
arnies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 100	I gave $600.00 for my molly. There isn`t enough money now to buy her back. I take her to see her mom an dad ever once in awhile. They run around the house an sleep by the breeders bed. My friend has her half sister an i think her yorkie isn`t as nervous as molly because she is with 6 other yorkies. I think if i had it do all over again i would buy 2 instead of 1. I think they do better in bunches. Molly not bad but there is a differnce. Thinking about buying another one so molly will have a friend. Good luck on picking out your baby. Be picky.

03-12-2009, 09:14 AM	#45
T Doll Mocha's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 888	I paid US$1000 for my little guy, which came out to a little more in CAD funds. Luckily though, the exchange rate wasn't too bad at the time. I also noticed that the price of Yorkies have gone down recently (most likely due to the economy). I think if I were to buy one right now, it'd try to look for one under $1000. __________________ ..::* Mommy loves her little Mocha Latté ::.. Last edited by T Doll; 03-12-2009 at 09:16 AM.*