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Looking at Morkies..... I was just browsing the Massachusetts Morkie Breeders....I have 2 yorkies right now but think that the Morkies are just adorable!! I'm JUST LOOKING!! Could somebody please explain to me why these mixed pups cost more (and are NOT registered or registered with something I have never heard of before) than what I paid for my AKC registered yorkies? I was going to e-mail them and ask tons of questions. I know all about brokers, mills, BYB's and scams...I just don't understand why they ask such ridiculous prices for these puppies. |
I don't understand why they cost more either... I think they are adorable but I don't think they are any cuter than pure Yorkies or Malteses. |
around here they are about $400-500. which is about 1/2 what Yorkies cost, I thought that is why some many wanted them because they was cheaper. What prices are you looking at? |
They charge that much because people will pay the price. I'm sorry but to me... maybe I am just old school but I would have a problem paying for what I know as a "mutt". I too, think they are adorable but wouldn't pay for one. I grew up knowing that if you want a purebred you pay, if you just want a mixed dog... they are usually free. I know times are changing but I don't know if I could convince myself to pay.. besides, to me.. I think it is a shame to breed outside the breed. Maltese should be bred with Maltese, Yorkies with yorkies. JMO... |
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Actually it's something I've been thinking about for a while...I would like to add another to the family someday...(I already have 2 yorkie girls)...I'm not in the market right now just looking...however....! if one just HAPPEN to come running up to my door I would CERTAINLY let them in!!:p The 400-500 range sounds like a reasonable price for a mix but...1495.00:eek: that's just insane when I paid not much more than that for my 2nd yorkie. And to the other poster...I think they are ALL adorable...matter of fact I have seen some morkies that look just like a yorkie.. thanks for the replies! |
because people don't bother to research breeds and know what they are doing when they are buying a dog. they buy something because its cute. i personally think it should be illegal to purposely cross-breed dogs for money when there are so many cute muts that need rescued. just my opinion. i would encourage you, as a yorkie lover, not to encourage this practice either by buying one. it degrades our beautiful breed to insinuate something could make it better by cross-breeding. |
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Absolutely....why would one promote this type of breeding, and pay that much for a dog that may have not been properly breed and have genetic defects from both breeds.....especially since both these breeds have a greater possibility of Liver Shunt. |
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That's exactly what I meant... I don't think any one of the breeds (yorkie, maltese or mixed) is cuter than the other. They are all precious. |
i agree with you, there are enough lonely homeless babies in the world to add to the mixed population |
Whew... I thought I might get a "talking to" after I posted. I tend to get going when it comes to mixing breeds.. I'm glad to see I am not the only one. I think all puppies are cute but in the end..but the people mixing breeds are why we have so many being put down everyday. This is a big enough problem...why add to it? Its careless breeding in my eyes. |
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I also believe a morkie can tried to be sold at a higher price because their is a high demand for them > a new term "designer breed" Same thing as mixed breed IMO . I would not ever pay thousands of dollars for a mutt either . Their are too many in shelters everywhere, and even pure breds are in shelters . So sad. Morkies are cute , however , still a mixed breed , breeders can take advantage of those who want a cute puppy . |
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They are adorable and in this economy they seem to sell well in the $500 or $600 range but what I don't like other than mixing breeds is the fact that they only point out the good that can come from each breeding and none of the problems. |
Yea, we have some friends who recently bought a malti-poo, i think. when they told us i lost it. i couldn't believe as much as they seem to love my dogs that they would so that. they had seen it online and had never taken a moment to research what they were doing or think about it. now they feel foolish that they fell for it and the dog looks like a ????. cute, but who knows what it is. i have since been asked by the husband not to let preach about this anymore, but isnt it an important issue? maybe i should talk about politics instead..... maybe not. |
No doubt, there is a flipside to that coin that people forget about. |
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A dog, is a dog, is a dog. A poorly bred Yorkie isn't much better than a mutt, IMO. To a person that only wants a pet, doesn't want to breed or show, there isn't much difference. It only makes sense to spend really serious money for a show quality dog...forget paying large money to a backyard breeder who has no idea of the genetic lineage of their litter. I don't understand why so many people are continuing to do this. It's wrecking the breed. No wonder Yorkies are ever more prone to genetic disease. It seems to happen to any breed that becomes popular. :( |
Morkies are very cute but you never know what they will truly look like. I fell for the cuteness and paid 450$ for a yorki-poo who turned out to look more yorkie but super crazy like a poodle and just way to difficult to potty train ( must of been the yorkie in her? ) I definitely wouldn't pay that much for another mixed dog ever. |
I agree the minute a breed becomes popular, it becomes the kiss of death. |
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I am pretty new to the whole dog ownership world, but aren't all breeds orginally mutts? I mean, maybe some day a morkie or maltipoo or another "designer breed" will be an actual AKC registared breed? Just thought I would throw my two cents into the issue. :) |
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