$300 vs. $1,600 and up??? Okay everybody, I've been patiently puppy hunting for breeders for a few months now in the Atlanta area and I haven't had any luck. I admitt I am a bit picky but I'm a firm believer in knowing my pup once I see it. I did have luck once but the breeder ended up saying she wanted to keep her for herself :mad: (go figure) Any how, the usual price range I get from multiple breeders have been $1,500 up to about $2,000. So I figured that is the going rate because I have called so many and seen on the internet. Here's where the question comes in....my boyfriend talked to a coworker that gave him the number to a breeder that said she charges $650. Of course my boyfriend is like "oh we're buying from her" but I just wanted to get some opioions. Is it wrong to price a pup for $650 or is it wrong to price a pup in the $1,000's???? Help:confused: |
In my opinion A PET quality yorkie should NOT be more than $1000.00!! If you want show quality expect to pay alot more than $1000.00. I paid under $1000.00 for my baby and so far she is perfect and perfectly healthy. Good luck too you!!:) |
Everyone has different standards, but there is no reason you shouldn't go see if one of those pups is "the one". If it isn't just keep looking, and if it is, you have gotten a good deal! |
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Hmm, that is an interesting question. My Yorkies are rescues but if I were looking to buy it would not be so much the price as it would be 1. Where my pup came from. Did he or she come from a clean, reputable breeder that truly cared for both the pups and the parents. That is the #1 most important factor to me and then 2. Is he or she what I'm looking for another words did I fall in love right away or was I not so sure that was the one. Your heart will know when you've found the perfect match. Lilly was 13weeks when I adopted her through rescue. She was everything some breeders may have charged $2,000 for. She was tiny with the little tiny features etc. and her adult weight is 3 lbs. yet I only paid $400 for her and that was with all her shots and her spay. I think you should keep your options open with regard to price. Don't rule out a cheaper priced Yorkie because you think that the higher price Yorkie will be more what you're looking for. I've seen some higher priced Yorkies that to me were no different then what lower priced breeders were charging. You should also keep your eye on Petfinder you'd be surprised at how many full bred Yorkie pups that are sometimes in rescue and looking for homes. Most were rescued from bad breeders or puppymills. Most importantly though is to stay clear of petstores as their pups come from puppymills and they pay little but sell high and most are sick also avoid breeders that breed many different breeds as that's a red flag. Hope you find your baby. Elaine |
Just as there is a large range of Yorkie prices, there is also a very wide range of Yorkie looks, registries, heritage, breeding experience and reputation. I believe the actual price is such a drop in the bucket to the overall money we will invest in our pet, I don't put near as much weight on the price as I do all of the other factors. Think of the price spread over the lifetime of your pet. Even at the $2000 and up price, that is a small price to pay for the love and companionship they will bring. Buying a Yorkie is NOT the time to bargain shop! |
I say go look, you don't have to buy one just because you look at the enviroment it's in and it's health. When you find "the one" you won't care if it cost $1,000.00 or $650. Always get a dog checked by your own vet within 24 hours of having it to make sure it's healthy. Make sure the breeder will take the dog back if the vet says it's not. |
Isn't that the million dollar question :D The dollar amount is probably the last thing you should be looking at - not that you don't have to take that into consideration - just that going by a price isn't really telling you anything about the dog you're getting. I think you should start by looking at the breeder. Then the sire & dam, the condition that they live in, their pedigree, health screening etc etc. Also, try to look at a lot of Yorkies - even in pictures - try to decide on what you're looking for in your Yorkie. Size, coat type and coat color are all factors. There's no guarantees but if you see what you're looking for in the parents and you know that the breeder is striving for "that look" you'd be more apt to get one close to that than just picking one from a litter. Most Yorkie pups look the same but they can end up SO different! Paying $1000.00 up front for a well bred Yorkie may save you thousands of dollars later. If money is a problem then maybe looking at a little older dog would help. You'd be able to see what they're really going to look like and probably already have them house trained. Yorkie Rescues, retired show dogs, retired breeders are also an option. Don't let people fool you. Buying from a top knotch breeder does not have to be more expensive than a hobby breeder. It's just not true. I flew to Dallas to get my boy and he was still cheaper than my girl - who I bought from a terrible pet store! Ask around about the breeders - take your time - believe me - it's well worth the wait. Good Luck! |
I learned the hard way that you definitely shouldn't bargain shop! I paid 500$ for my yorkie at 1.5 yrs old. |
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