Originally Posted by Marlee

First off, if you have never sewen a dress, I would watch what you are saying. I make several and depending on what material and ribbion I put on it will adjusts the cost. Yes I can make one for 2 dollars, but it looks like crap. Extreamly plain and no frill at all. Also if I only spent 20 minutes to cut and sew it 1. it wouldnt be finished, 2 you would be lucky if it fit 3. it would probably fall apart before it even got on your dog. I take twice that just to cut because I like straight lines and proper layout. I take time, I have integrity and I charge a decent price. I use quality material and ribbions. I charge anywhere from 15 to 50 depending on what is used. Think about it if I use fabric that is 12 dollars a yard and another for accent at 9 dollars a yard and the accent is 17 a yard I would be making very little on a dress for 40$.

I know I am speaking for myself, but I would imagine the others that make and sell clothes would agree, for a cheap price you get lesser quality. And I hardly think any of us would do such a thing, otherwise we would never sell a thing!!

BTW I do feel the baby is over priced, because of his issues with the open fontanal and all. I hope she lowers her price someone will take proper care, or he gets lucky and finds a good mommy despite that price tag.

Originally Posted by vainchick5

While I agree with you that it does take money and time to sew (I can't sew worth crap..haha) I think $40 (for ME anyway) is too much to pay for a dress for a little dog. If you have it, and can afford to spend that much on ONE dress that's awesome. I like petedge and love long long, that sell awesome quality stuff for like $5 and I can afford that. The material is wonderful and the quality of the product is excellent. I'm sure your prices are reasonable, I don't think anyone was insulting anyone's specific prices. She was just making the point that as long as there are people willing to pay a lot for clothes and dogs and other stuff, there will always be people that will charge more if they can. :D

Originally Posted by moniquew

Are you saying that YTers that have posted on this thread are NOT welcoming? How so?

What was said in this thread that was shameful??

I see that some are concerned and watchful and will state their thoughts and opininions when red flags are flying.
Most Yorkie Talkers are VERY welcoming! Including many of the people that have commented negatively toward this original post. I feel that posts such as these can be helpful. There are different opinions and ways of expressing them but its a discussion that some new AND old members can learn from. If a new member were to read this thread I don't think it would make them run away. It might make a scammer think twice, though.

Originally Posted by vainchick5

While I agree with you that it does take money and time to sew (I can't sew worth crap..haha) I think $40 (for ME anyway) is too much to pay for a dress for a little dog. If you have it, and can afford to spend that much on ONE dress that's awesome. I like petedge and love long long, that sell awesome quality stuff for like $5 and I can afford that. The material is wonderful and the quality of the product is excellent. I'm sure your prices are reasonable, I don't think anyone was insulting anyone's specific prices. She was just making the point that as long as there are people willing to pay a lot for clothes and dogs and other stuff, there will always be people that will charge more if they can. :D

Originally Posted by mustangbee

High prices low prices! When I went to get Princess, I fell in love with her. There was another baby I saw, who was just so cute, 1000 less too. But it was Princess who stole my heart. This $8500 might just steal your heart if you saw him. I do think she could have posted a better picture. But who knows, my Chihuhua who was saved by my husband & kids was only $350, our love for him is the same as Princess. How much you pay for your baby isn't all that important, It's the love you have for eachother that counts. :)

Originally Posted by Laura

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.

Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

I haven't reported a post in months but this one was the ugliest I have read in as much time. Not appropriate for this board imo.

Thta's just the same as calling someone's child ugly.....just not done! :thumbdown

Originally Posted by chewysmom

The more I think about this thread, the more upset I get. 1.6oz is just unbelievable for full-grown. Chewy was exactly this size when he came to us at 3 months. He was the tiniest thing I had ever seen. Actually, having him so small was fairly difficult and inconvenient but we adjusted. Now at 7 months, he is about 3 1/2 lbs and my husband always comments on how small he still is. I still worry so much about him and am always worried that he will get caught underfoot and get hurt, I mean, a large book falling off the bookshelf could do this dog in and that is not a joke. Breeding a dog for this size and then asking such prices, to me, is unethical.

How would we feel if people started breeding white girls who would weigh no more than 115lbs when matured and then aksing prospective adoptive parents to pay FAR more for them than for other races or weights. Think about it.

Originally Posted by Wolftrap

Something is VERY odd about that dog. The coloring is funny and the dog itself is very funny looking. It doesn't look like a purebred to me. Something just isn't quite right. Also where did she get him from? and after having him for 10 months why sell him now? and why at such a high price for one that is not very young? I'm just really baffled by this. Something is not smelling right about this whole thing.

Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

I think tinies come in litters 20% of the time is what I have heard from breeders. They are not always intentionally bred to be small they just happen as the runt of the litter.

Originally Posted by moniquew

Are you saying that YTers that have posted on this thread are NOT welcoming? How so?

What was said in this thread that was shameful??

I see that some are concerned and watchful and will state their thoughts and opininions when red flags are flying.
Most Yorkie Talkers are VERY welcoming! Including many of the people that have commented negatively toward this original post. I feel that posts such as these can be helpful. There are different opinions and ways of expressing them but its a discussion that some new AND old members can learn from. If a new member were to read this thread I don't think it would make them run away. It might make a scammer think twice, though.

Originally Posted by Marlee

First off, if you have never sewen a dress, I would watch what you are saying. I make several and depending on what material and ribbion I put on it will adjusts the cost. Yes I can make one for 2 dollars, but it looks like crap. Extreamly plain and no frill at all. Also if I only spent 20 minutes to cut and sew it 1. it wouldnt be finished, 2 you would be lucky if it fit 3. it would probably fall apart before it even got on your dog. I take twice that just to cut because I like straight lines and proper layout. I take time, I have integrity and I charge a decent price. I use quality material and ribbions. I charge anywhere from 15 to 50 depending on what is used. Think about it if I use fabric that is 12 dollars a yard and another for accent at 9 dollars a yard and the accent is 17 a yard I would be making very little on a dress for 40$.

I know I am speaking for myself, but I would imagine the others that make and sell clothes would agree, for a cheap price you get lesser quality. And I hardly think any of us would do such a thing, otherwise we would never sell a thing!!

BTW I do feel the baby is over priced, because of his issues with the open fontanal and all. I hope she lowers her price someone will take proper care, or he gets lucky and finds a good mommy despite that price tag.