Puppies & Money! UGH
 

I have been wanting a yorkie pup for the longest time! You have no idea. I want a female puppy that i can dress up and put in a purse and pamper. :p Heres my problem.... i CAN NOT spend $200+ on a puppy :( .... $100 or less is more my price range... But where in the world do i find one for that price? Does anyone know?????? I would love to hear back... im not sure how this site worksss... but im sure you guys do :) thanks!

Ashley,

You're gonna be hard pressed to find a good healthy puppy for what you can afford. You have to think that after you get your puppy there will be vet bills, shots, having her spayed and maybe things that crop up from time to time. Also, grooming bills and the cost of feeding her a good diet.

You will probably NOT find a good, healthy Yorkie from a reputable breeder for under $100. No way. Hell, I paid $550 (which is still cheap!) for my Jackson and got a 14lb monster boy! (I love EVERY ounce of him!!) But $100 or less, no way. Check your local shelters (on petfinder.com) and they usually have adoption fees between $80-$300 depending on everything. Puppies are VERY expensive and A LOT of work. Just because you get a cheap pup, doesn't mean it's gonna be a "free dog." The first years vet visits get VERY pricey. They did 3-4 sets of puppy shots (each vet visit can easily cost $100 or more!) They need rabies vacinne and the spay/neuter surgery can be anywhere from $65-$700 (or more!) Monthly food costs can get expensive too, as well as treats, bones, toys and clothes you talk of. If you can't afford more than $100 for a dog, you aren't going to be able to afford the first year of a puppy's life, let alone 10-15 more years of his adult life.

Granted, while I do thinking paying money in the $1000's is crazy for a dog, I think $100 is WAY too cheap!

I am so sorry!! You are not going to get a Yorkie for less than 100 dollars.:( How much money do you have available to care for a dog? They take a lot of time, money, and care. I know it would be "cute" to carry a dog around in a purse however a dog involves a life time commitment to caring for this little dog to make sure he or she is safe, healthy, and loved.
Sandy

Honestly, your best bet is to go straight to the pound and pick an unwanted dog there. Any of them would be appreciative to have a new home. Or.... there have been a couple listed in the rescue forum fairly inexpensive. However, just like the post above... you honestly have think hard about whether you are ready for a pet. Wanting one is one thing, being able to afford one is another.. Are you going to be able to afford the medical bills should something go wrong...just things you should consider.

I don't mean to burst your bubble but...it'll never happen! You won't find a purse sized Yorkie for 100 bucks or less. Actually, I've never heard of buying any dog for so cheap. If you can only afford to spend 100 on a dog, then I don't think that you are considering spay/neuter, vaccinations, food, toys, or unexpected medical emergencies. After I had my yorkie for 2 months, I ended up having to fork out 3,500 for surgery to repair a broken leg. Maybe you should wait a little while until a Yorkie would be more affordable for you? Pets are expensive!

Please don't take my post the wrong way. I'm not trying to sound discouraging.

It's one of those things...I'd LOVE to have a wonderful yacht but...:rolleyes:
Also, if you some how obtain a Yorkie that is cute and cuddly and fits right in your cute little purse, will you still love it and keep it and take care of it if OR WHEN it grows larger than you expected? Yorkies are famous for outgrowing their expected weights. There are many on this website alone who are over 10 pounds, some over 20 pounds. So I ask you, what then?
Bringing home a pet is not to be taken lightly. It's HUGE responsibility, much like having a baby. Please rethink this, you're really not looking to get a puppy for any of the right reasons.

Yorkies are an expensive breed to maintain, what with the gromming alone, not to mention the shots. I paid 650 for my Muffin and she weighs just under 5lbs. But I had to wait 7yrs to be able to afford not only buying her, but being able to take her for her shots, and to be groomed and spayed. You should wait till you are more financially set. I tried the shelter scene too. It's almost impossible to find a yorkie there, yet alone for one under 100. Muffin's mom:animal-pa

For your consideration...
 

How Could You?

When I was a puppy I entertained you with my antics and made you laugh. You called me your child and despite a number of chewed shoes and a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend. Whenever I was "bad," you'd shake your finger at me and ask "How could you?" - but then you'd relent and roll me over for a bellyrub.

My housetraining took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. I remember those nights of nuzzling you in bed, listening to your confidences and secret dreams, and I believed that life could not be any more perfect. We went for long walks and runs in the park, car rides, stops for ice cream (I only got the cone because "ice cream is bad for dogs," you said), and I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.

Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. I waited for you patiently, comforted you through heartbreaks and disappointments, never chided you about bad decisions, and romped with glee at your homecomings, and when you fell in love.

She, now your wife, is not a "dog person" - still I welcomed her into our home, tried to show her affection, and obeyed her. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement. I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them, too. Only she and you worried that I might hurt them, and I spent most of my time banished to another room, or to a dog crate. Oh, how I wanted to love them, but I became a "prisoner of love."

As they began to grow, I became their friend. They clung to my fur and pulled themselves up on wobbly legs, poked fingers in my eyes, investigated my ears and gave me kisses on my nose. I loved everything about them, especially their touch - because your touch was now so infrequent - and I would have defended them with my life if need be.

I would sneak into their beds and listen to their worries and secret dreams. Together we waited for the sound of your car in the driveway. There had been a time, when others asked you if you had a dog, that you produced a photo of me from your wallet and told them stories about me. These past few years, you just answered "yes" and changed the subject. I had gone from being your dog to "just a dog," and you resented every expenditure on my behalf.

Now you have a new career opportunity in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your "family," but there was a time when I was your only family.

I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the animal shelter. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said "I know you will find a good home for her." They shrugged and gave you a pained look. They understand the realities facing a middle-aged dog or cat, even one with "papers."

You had to pry your son's fingers loose from my collar as he screamed "No, Daddy! Please don't let them take my dog!" And I worried for him and what lessons you had just taught him about friendship and loyalty, about love and responsibility, and about respect for all life. You gave me a goodbye pat on the head, avoided my eyes, and politely refused to take my collar and leash with you. You had a deadline to meet and now I have one, too.

After you left, the two nice ladies said you probably knew about your upcoming move months ago and made no attempt to find me another good home. They shook their heads and asked "How could you?"

They are as attentive to us here in the shelter as their busy schedules allow. They feed us, of course, but I lost my appetite days ago. At first, whenever anyone passed my pen, I rushed to the front, hoping it was you - that you had changed your mind - that this was all a bad dream...or I hoped it would at least be someone who cared, anyone who might save me. When I realized I could not compete with the frolicking for attention of happy puppies, oblivious to their own fate, I retreated to a far corner and waited.

I heard her footsteps as she came for me at the end of the day and I padded along the aisle after her to a separate room. A blissfully quiet room. She placed me on the table, rubbed my ears and told me not to worry. My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief. The prisoner of love had run out of days. As is my nature, I was more concerned about her. The burden which she bears weighs heavily on her and I know that, the same way I knew your every mood.

She gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg as a tear ran down her cheek. I licked her hand in the same way I used to comfort you so many years ago. She expertly slid the hypodermic needle into my vein. As I felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, I lay down sleepily, looked into her kind eyes and murmured "How could you?"

Perhaps because she understood my dogspeak, she said "I'm so sorry." She hugged me and hurriedly explained it was her job to make sure I went to a better place, where I wouldn't be ignored or abused or abandoned, or have to fend for myself - a place of love and light so very different from this earthly place. With my last bit of energy, I tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail that my "How could you?" was not meant for her. It was you, My Beloved Master, I was thinking of. I will think of you and wait for you forever.

It's not only the price you have to pay for the puppy, it's also the products you need to get for your pup, toys, food, bedding, cleansing products, grooming, etc, etc! I've spent a fortune on stuff for Bailey and I don't even have him home with me yet!..plus you have to get shots at the vet, also vet checkups, spay/neutering..having to spend $$$ on your puppy never ends..take all this in to account before deciding to get any puppy...

The cost of a puppy, be it a purebreed or from a shelter, is basically a down payment. You might be able to find a puppy for 100$, but you've got to factor in supplies and vet visits. The costs wracks up very quickly.

After we got our puppy, we spent 200$ on supplies alone, right off the bat. Part of that was a crate, but at least 100$ of that was just your basics....leash/collar, grooming supplies, pee pads, monthly flea meds etc.
Soon after we had to get him treated for worms and ear mites, which was another 100$ there.

Even with a shelter dog, you're going to have other expenses that need to be factored in. We got our pound-hound when she was a tiny puppy, she might have been 100$...but she was so sick that within six weeks we had spent several times that amount in vet bills.

In my family, we've come to the conclusion whenever you get a young *anything* you better expect them to have *something*. Maybe its a cold, or worms, or just a bad case of fleas, but its always something.

This is so sad... Pets are family members and this happens too much.

It is important that you know that you can afford everything, not just the initial purchase of the dog. Emergencies happen, dogs need food, shots, to be fixed... I'm sorry, but if you cannot afford over $100 right now, you cannot afford a dog.

how could you?
 

I wished I hadn't read it...I'm sitting here crying like a baby now...Sad, but true

When you can put at least $2000 aside or swear to purchase a Pet Insurance policy and keep it current, please do not get a pet. They deserve to be cared for in every way, including providing any and all necessary health care. Don't get a pet and then not be able to pay for his xray if he hurts his leg or not be able to get his surgery if he winds up with LP, or not be able to get his blood transfusions if he winds up with parvo!

They have some amazing electronic dogs -- buy one that will fit in your purse, wag it's tail, bark, and nuzzle you on command. Then save your money, and buy a quality pet when you are financially stable enough to provide for it. I waited many years to be able to afford Yorkies. I loved my pound puppies and other "freebie/low cost" puppies until I could. But always I made sure I had enough to give them all of the care they deserve. Once you become their owner, it is for better or worse. You owe it to them!

Think long and hard about what you are thinking of doing. Look into the little face of any animal you decide to make your own. Be able to say, I can definately take care of all your needs, no matter what they may be now or become in the future. Make sure you can make that promise before you bring them home.

This is a copy and paste from the For Sale section of YT:

"We do not allow threads begging for free puppies or looking for puppies at extreme reduced costs. Yorkies are generally from $500 on up, with most being in the $1000 to $1500 range. Please do not post looking for Yorkies below $500. If your budget for a Yorkie does not allow for $500 or more, you may want to look into Yorkie rescues or adoptions of older Yorkies, as they may be better suited to your price range. Feel free to PM sellers with an offer, but the public forum is not a place to beg or whine for a Yorkie, nor post looking for a Yorkie under $500."

Might want to keep that in mind.......

For real I don't want to be rude, but if you just want a puppy to dress up and carry around in your bag then you are not ready for a PET. Dogs are like humans only more demanding because they can't think the way we do, you have chosen a yorkie because they are too cute, like everybody else in here but you have to think about all the money that this CHILD is gonna cost you, even if you gonna get it for free, again I don't wan to be mean but $100 for any puppy is Way too cheap and small yorkies are always expensive and like someone said before you really don't know how big they going to be and why would you do if you can carry your dog in your bag anymore? for real people should think better before getting a pet, i was looking up c/l before and i can't belive how many people are giving their dogs away just because the new place don't allow pets......if I have to move, first thing i going to make sure is that a cant take my children with me.
to the op I really don't want to be mean or say that you going to be a bad owner, because i don't know you, I just tried to show you a fact and I apologize if I make you feel bad.

here you go. under $100 and fits in your purse. will never grow bigger.

Yorkshire Terrier Stuffed Animal Plush "Daisy" at Animal World®

if you want to get a dog, it's like adding a family member. i would not look for a family member in the discount/clearance bin. you need to do more research to understand the breed and what is involved in caring for a dog. they do require that you have money available to care for them in case they are injured.

you don't sound ready yet to have a dog. please do research and ask many questions to learn and prepare for it. YT is a great place to look up info. and learn.

Ashley, I too wanted a yorkie so bad, so I saved my money for several years ( yes thats right years !) as I saved the cost of yorkies kept going up. When I thought I had enough saved I contacted some show breeders. Their starting prices for pet stock was 2000.00 and up! I was shocked and disappointed. So I found a hobby breeder close by who was advertising puppies but they were all spoken for . I decided to give up and then this breeder called me a few months later and asked if I was still interested in a puppy. Well it turned out this tiny pup had a hernia and they would let her go for the low sum of.....1300.00! yicks! Needless to say I caved at the sight of this cute little ball of fur and forked out the cash.Little Remy is now 2 1/2 years old her vet bills total 3000.00 ,she has had surgery twice now to try and repair the hernia, but again it has torn open. I recently took her to surgen specialist to have her looked at ( this consultation cost 158.00) and if Remy has to have the special surgury with a mesh graft it will cost about 2200.00 and there are no garantees that the operation will be successful.We dont want to scare you or discourage you but you need to be prepared for the worst case scenario. Get yourself finacially secure with a good job get as much money saved as you can , dont worry yorkies will still around years from now and if you truly love yorkies you will still want one five years from now.By that time you will be prepared financially. Good luck and be patient:thumbup:
Eileen
P.S. Remy is the dog in my avatar:animal36

OMG, I'm totally getting one of those!!

How old are you?

Ashley I noticed this was your first post, and I want to welcome you. I hope you aren't offended and don't come back. In truth nobody here is lying to you. It's just the truth, and we're very passionatte about our dogs.

Welcome to YT :wavey:

I understand how it feels to really want a yorkie, but however much a yorkie baby costs, it is cheap compared to the cost of looking after it for the rest of it's life. People have already mentioned vets bills (which can run to thousands if, god forbid, your little one is really sick) and good quality food, there are also grooming costs (a neccessity with yorkies), toys, and clothing (if you want to dress your little one), the list goes on and on.

Why not take a year or two to save, giving you a chance to thoroughly research the yorkie breed (you've joined the best site for it!:)) so that when the time comes to gt your baby you are fully prepared.

I wish you lots of luck :) xxx

:thumbup::thumbup: I don't think you understand what having a dog is all about. The cost is huge! Why not work in your nearby shelter or help take care of a friends dog and ask questions!! Soooooo much more to owning a pet then putting it in your pocket.

First of all, welcome to YT! Second of all, I was in the same boat as you in the beginning of this whole thing. It was not that I could not afford to pay over 200 for a dog, it was the mindset of paying over 200 for a dog! I thought of all the things I could get for 500-1000+ dollars. But, when it all comes down to it the price tag reflects the good breeding and care of the puppies. Yorkies are not cheap, not now or ever. Paying the high cost prepares you for the cost you are going to have to put into her in the long run (clothes, vet, food, grooming, etc.) As much as we all want our little pampered babies we have to be willing to pay for them. If money is tight, find a reputable breeder who is willing to work out payments with you. My breeder took a deposit after Roxy was born and she gets delivered to me after 10 weeks when she is all paid for. I have a wonderful breeder who is very helpful and works with me. Just remember that the cost does not go down after she comes home. You have to continue to put money into her for her care. All else fails, you can go to petfinder.com and find rescues in your area that might have a low adoption feel. Also, check your local shelter, there are many small breed dogs there who need adopting. Finally, look in your classifieds of your local paper. I got my little chipin from a lady whos minipin and chi had puppies unexpectedly and she needed homes for them. Many times these puppies don't find homes and they go to kill shelters!! If I could adopt all the dogs in those shelters I would!!!!!!!! Anyways, long story short...I hope you find what youre looking for and you take heed at low cost yorkies (I learned through a bad breeder and loss of money that cheap yorkies are bad for the puppy and bad for you!)

Sweet heart I have to tell you. If that's all the money you have available for your dog, don't even bother getting one. I paid almost $2,000 for Mia.
after that another $500 right away with vet and everything she needs. The expense is ongoing. Plus the time I've had and still have to dedicate to this little baby to train her. I can make you a list so long that you would not finish reading. Please re-think your situation.

My little guy was $550. Not to mention the $200 Ive spent just on a crate and bedding and an xpen. Havent even gotten the leash and toys and food. And hes not even here yet.

I'm sure you would be such a loving dog-Mommy! But, having just spend 3k in 2 mths on my own dogs' health, I thought I'd post some cost info for you :).

The Cost of Owning a Dog

Hello and welcome to YT! I think you have found a great resource tool to learn about the Yorkie breed to help educate yourself about the financial commitment of owning ANY pet. In order for anyone to be a dog owner you need to be able to care for it appropriately after bringing him into your home.

Please stick around and absorb as much knowledge as you can to help you become adequately prepared to be a pet owner. It is unrealistic to purchase any breed puppy from a breeder for $100 and in post cases you can not even adopt from a shelter for that amount either. In addition, to adopt from a reputable rescue you need to have excellent vet and other references as well as being in a position to provide for them as a life time commitment.

I hope that the information that you have been given from your post will help to continue to educate yourself about pet ownership. There is so much to learn and prepare for before bring home a new member to your family. I'd like to encourage you to stick around and read and absorb all the knowledge that you can to make a well informed decision about the puppy that I can tell that you would so much love to own.

Totally understand. I have ALWAYS wanted a Yorkie. I am 45 now and with my skin kids all grown up it was time for Mom to have a little indulgence. My fur baby was $800 and I have already spent several hundred on toys, crate, grooming supplies etc AND I have a list of "must haves" to get on our way to pick her up. Finally, I am at a point in my life where I can afford to spoil her rotten, give her the best food and care available AND devote all of the time she needs to be a well cared for part of my family. The time will come for you too.

You took the words right out of my mouth lol.:thumbup:
Im the same age and in the same situation about skin kids all grown up.
Good job I read all these posts first ,otherwise mine would of been a replica of yours lol