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kp&nala · 10-03-2005, 08:02 AM

Took me a minute to get that one. Too early I guess?

vainchick5 · 10-03-2005, 08:05 AM

I am soooooooooooo happy with Coco. She is just as perfect as can be, with temperament, size, personality and breed standard. She is another tiny little tot that is perfectly healthy. Like Jen's little Katie, Coco has never had hypoglycemia or other health issues related with the tiny babies. I'm sooo happy with her and she was also $1200. I think OUR babies are priceless but when you wanting to buy a new puppy, they are not YOURS yet, so it's easier to walk away and keep shopping for a better price. I think $8500 is wayyy too much for a yorkie puppy only because I know that alllll yorkie babies are precious but I don't have to make myself broke to get one. I can get one that looks just as nice, is just as friendly for a lot less. JMO though, but I guess if I had the money I might not hesitate to pay that if I really felt attached to him/her.

Ponyup · 10-03-2005, 08:08 AM

Kim, I think everyone on YT thinks their own baby is priceless! I wouldn't take any amount of money for Lexy and would pay every dime I have to have Gracie back! It is different, though to pay large prices for puppies we don't already know and love, though. You are right to a point about prices being an individual choice though. I just think that as puppy prices get very high, more disreputable people will breed the tinies regardless of their well-being. That's what worries me.[/QUOTE]

This scares me also.

Laura · 10-03-2005, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

I totally agree ... at this rate there will be more & more for sale because there are those breeders out there who want to offer what will bring the most money! I just feel so sorry for those tiny creatures who will be put through it!!

I believe anyone who has raised Yorkie puppies knows the cost of breeding these very small puppies. Raising a litter of 'regular' sized yorkies is a big deal. Every time one gets a poop plug it could die. A person would have to be very dedicated to raise a litter of tinies on purpose. The mother would be at great risk as well as all the babies, probably just one at a time. I do not think anyone could do this to make money. It is a full time job just keeping them alive at that size. Unless you are a vet yourself and have a lot of these tiny dogs, it just doesn't seem profitable. I think my litter cost me at least $1000 to raise through puppy shots.

chachi · 10-03-2005, 08:23 AM

This is definitely a case of price gouging because it is a tiny! This is kinda mean to say but I dont think that pup has a very cute face at all. I have seen much cuter ones for much cheaper.

Carters Mom · 10-03-2005, 08:27 AM

If a breeder takes a dam that is 3.7# and sire that is 2.3 lbs like this breeder does, I think it is safe to say that the expected outcome is a very small sized litter.

If you're purposely breeding for tinies, I'd assume, in my honest opinion, that they're attempting to breed to capitalize on the market.

Gracy · 10-03-2005, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow Yorkies

Gracy did you see the $8500.00 one for sale on YT or advertised somewhere else? Just curious....

Yes Sue I saw it on YT just before I posted my comment last night.
The Ad is under the Forum Yorkies for sale or wanted.
The member is "Yorkiestolove" they only have 9 posts.
The thread tittle is " 1.6 lbs @ 10 months (I didn't follow rules on what to post) "

Thorsmomma · 10-03-2005, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gracy

Yes Sue I saw it on YT just before I posted my comment last night.
The Ad is under the Forum Yorkies for sale or wanted.
The member is "Yorkiestolove" they only have 9 posts.
The thread tittle is " 1.6 lbs @ 10 months (I didn't follow rules on what to post) "

And is that okay?

ehunney · 10-03-2005, 08:36 AM

I new to yorkie talk too, and i'm not sure exactly how it works but, I do know that I wouldn't pay 5000-8500$ for a puppy. While they are priceless, there breeders shouldn't be exploiting people. 8500$ is a car....I don't know if any of you guys have tried, but I can't drive my yorkie pup Tucker.

Gracy · 10-03-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Thorsmomma

And is that okay?

I don't think it's okay.
Your Forum has requirements and they should be met.
As far as the price, In my opinion the seller is out for the money and not the well fair of the pup.
There's times I lower my price, because I in my heart I know the buyer is going to give my pup a Good Home.

StewiesMom · 10-03-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ehunney

I new to yorkie talk too, and i'm not sure exactly how it works but, I do know that I wouldn't pay 5000-8500$ for a puppy. While they are priceless, there breeders shouldn't be exploiting people. 8500$ is a car....I don't know if any of you guys have tried, but I can't drive my yorkie pup Tucker.

Hi enhunney. Welcome to YorkieTalk! I haven't tried to drive Stewie either - I think it might hurt him.

ehunney · 10-03-2005, 08:50 AM

and i agree with a lot of other posters, when you haven't become attached to the baby, it is hard to shell out 8500$, but after they've become "yours", your willing to pay any amount of time and money to keep them healthy and safe. I love my tucker Tuck!!!

browniesmom622 · 10-03-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

When I bought my Katie, she was 5 months old, weighed 14 ounces and cost $1,200. Katie is now full grown at 2.6 lbs.

right here ^ ive seen many of them

ehunney · 10-03-2005, 08:56 AM

these are really old pictures of him at 9 weeks old that his breeder sent us. He's now exactly 3 1/2 months as of yesterday. He's my first yorkie and a cutie pa- tootie. Also does any one have any idea what color he's going to be as an adult. his mother was blonde, and his father was tan and black? He now has a little silver on his face, a bronze tan, and blonde on the very top of his head, and his body is dark brown, and black, with dark tannish/orangish legs. He's gorgeous, well at least I think so looooooooool. If you guys could help me I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!!!!

yorkiegold · 10-03-2005, 09:12 AM

I just invited a friend to join this forum, and I'm so ashamed of this thread I hope she hasn't joined yet.

Shame on you for the things you've said about this puppy.

CJ

10-03-2005, 08:02 AM	#61
kp&nala Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 972	Took me a minute to get that one. Too early I guess? Last edited by fasteddie; 10-03-2005 at 12:53 PM.

10-03-2005, 08:05 AM	#62
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	I am soooooooooooo happy with Coco. She is just as perfect as can be, with temperament, size, personality and breed standard. She is another tiny little tot that is perfectly healthy. Like Jen's little Katie, Coco has never had hypoglycemia or other health issues related with the tiny babies. I'm sooo happy with her and she was also $1200. I think OUR babies are priceless but when you wanting to buy a new puppy, they are not YOURS yet, so it's easier to walk away and keep shopping for a better price. I think $8500 is wayyy too much for a yorkie puppy only because I know that alllll yorkie babies are precious but I don't have to make myself broke to get one. I can get one that looks just as nice, is just as friendly for a lot less. JMO though, but I guess if I had the money I might not hesitate to pay that if I really felt attached to him/her. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

10-03-2005, 08:08 AM	#63
Ponyup YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 1,252	Kim, I think everyone on YT thinks their own baby is priceless! I wouldn't take any amount of money for Lexy and would pay every dime I have to have Gracie back! It is different, though to pay large prices for puppies we don't already know and love, though. You are right to a point about prices being an individual choice though. I just think that as puppy prices get very high, more disreputable people will breed the tinies regardless of their well-being. That's what worries me.[/QUOTE] This scares me also. __________________ Ponyup Mom to LOGAN

10-03-2005, 08:23 AM	#65
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	This is definitely a case of price gouging because it is a tiny! This is kinda mean to say but I dont think that pup has a very cute face at all. I have seen much cuter ones for much cheaper. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-03-2005, 08:27 AM	#66
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	If a breeder takes a dam that is 3.7# and sire that is 2.3 lbs like this breeder does, I think it is safe to say that the expected outcome is a very small sized litter. If you're purposely breeding for tinies, I'd assume, in my honest opinion, that they're attempting to breed to capitalize on the market. __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

10-03-2005, 08:36 AM	#69
ehunney Princess Bella Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 2,186	I new to yorkie talk too, and i'm not sure exactly how it works but, I do know that I wouldn't pay 5000-8500$ for a puppy. While they are priceless, there breeders shouldn't be exploiting people. 8500$ is a car....I don't know if any of you guys have tried, but I can't drive my yorkie pup Tucker.

10-03-2005, 08:50 AM	#72
ehunney Princess Bella Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 2,186	and i agree with a lot of other posters, when you haven't become attached to the baby, it is hard to shell out 8500$, but after they've become "yours", your willing to pay any amount of time and money to keep them healthy and safe. I love my tucker Tuck!!! Attached Thumbnails

10-03-2005, 08:56 AM	#74
ehunney Princess Bella Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 2,186	these are really old pictures of him at 9 weeks old that his breeder sent us. He's now exactly 3 1/2 months as of yesterday. He's my first yorkie and a cutie pa- tootie. Also does any one have any idea what color he's going to be as an adult. his mother was blonde, and his father was tan and black? He now has a little silver on his face, a bronze tan, and blonde on the very top of his head, and his body is dark brown, and black, with dark tannish/orangish legs. He's gorgeous, well at least I think so looooooooool. If you guys could help me I'd really appreciate it! Thanks!!!!

10-03-2005, 09:12 AM	#75
yorkiegold BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 215	I'm so ashamed I just invited a friend to join this forum, and I'm so ashamed of this thread I hope she hasn't joined yet. Shame on you for the things you've said about this puppy. CJ