Did I pay too much?

[mzkim]

Originally Posted by Dee

I bought 2 female Yorkies about 15 years ago for $100.00 they were 3lbs & 4lbs. I never owned a dog in my life before the 2. I fell in love the minute I saw them. The guy told me that his children were not nice to the dogs and he had to get rid of them. It was the first time I ever saw a Yorkie, they are the most beautiful babies I have ever seen. My sister took the one that weighed 3 lbs and I took the one that weighed 4lbs. After 9 years went by she developed a tiny lump under her arm, I took her to the vet and he said that it was nothing. After a few months went by the lump seemed to have gotten bigger and it seemed to hurt her when I touched it, I took her back to the vet and he said they will operate, we scheduled the operation and after the operation my baby (Pebbles) lasted only 2 weeks. I cried like never before. She was the most devoted dog I have ever known. She waited for me to get home from work to pass I will never forget that look on her face when she took her last breath as if saying, "I am glad you are here." I did not think of getting another dog till 2 years ago. I went to Florida bought a house and said to myself I am definately missing something. I thought a dog! I searched throught the ads on the paper and found 1 breeder that had just one puppy left. I went to see the puppy, she was the cutest little teddy bear in the world. He had a home full of Yorkies, that were amazing. He sold me the puppy for $600.00 maybe he liked the way I played with all his dogs and he knew I was going to be a great mommy. But today Rosie is 2yrs old and she just had a litter of 2 three mths ago. I love her to death and I had to keep another. I also got a mixed terrier who is about 25lbs and he is absolutely wonderful. Do not listen to what people say I would have paid more for such a beautiful breed. Enjoy her and love her forever. Sorry for the long post.

Dee

Rosie, Nena & Rex say hello!

I cried reading this! I am so happy you found your lil' fur-mate.

[Samiebaby]

I paid (well, am paying!) $1600 for Maggie..and I don't regret it at all! I hate when people ask how much I paid, do I ask you how much you paid for your breast implants? or how much you made this year ? haha

[Toby's Human]

Originally Posted by rrosenberry

This cracks me up,,, how people can be so rude and think its ok.. Maybe you should go around asking ,,,, How much was your car? How much did you pay for your house? You paid HOw much for this wedding? It all depends what your into,,, I myself think its crazy that people spend tens of thousands on a Wedding,,but HEY, if thats what ya want,,Go for it. But dont worry about what I spend my money on,,, Until you pay my bills,,,( which noone has offered to do!) Its none of their business!

Thats right. Some will spend 10,000.00 on their wedding that lasts a WHOLE DAY, or 20,000.00 on a car---that they end up trading in and taking there losses in thousands---, and then have the nerve to ask you how much you paid for your dog. If you want to spend that much and you are happy, that is all that matters! Some people are just rude.

P.S. I paid 700.00 for Toby

[4TheLuvofYorkie]

i paid $5200 for princess but i think its because shes a teacup yorkie

[YorkieLady]

Originally Posted by 4TheLuvofYorkie

i paid $5200 for princess but i think its because shes a teacup yorkie

I'd love to see a picture! I have a very small Yorkie myself, weighing 3lbs on a heavy day.. lol

[mzkim]

Originally Posted by YorkieLady

I'd love to see a picture! I have a very small Yorkie myself, weighing 3lbs on a heavy day.. lol

Me too! Mine is weighing in at 1.8 lbs @ 6 months!

[shelbysmom]

Originally Posted by mzkim

Me too! Mine is weighing in at 1.8 lbs @ 6 months!

Now THAT'S tiny!!!!

I want to see pictures of all of the little ones! Shelby is huge by this thread's standards, 3 lbs. at 6 months.

She likes knowing that she is a big dog after all

[Lanie]

Just tell 'em....$2000 was a steal....cause she's priceless

[susansmom]

People easily pay $2000 for a stereo system, a wedding dress, a china cabinet, a set of drapes, a leather sofa, some landscaping, cosmetic surgery, a car accessory, a vacation -- you name it. And $2000 is very reasonable for some of the things I listed. Which of those things will love you back? Some of them won't even last as long as a Yorkie will live. You chose to spend your $2000 on a bundle of joy. I think you chose well.

[babi1542]

Forget what anyone tells you, what is important is that you are happy and you have a healthy baby!

[Bentley&BitsysMom]

Originally Posted by susansmom

People easily pay $2000 for a stereo system, a wedding dress, a china cabinet, a set of drapes, a leather sofa, some landscaping, cosmetic surgery, a car accessory, a vacation -- you name it. And $2000 is very reasonable for some of the things I listed. Which of those things will love you back? Some of them won't even last as long as a Yorkie will live. You chose to spend your $2000 on a bundle of joy. I think you chose well.

I think that is a great point!!!

[bigdog]

The question is how much is she worth to you? My pet yorkies couldn't be bought, no amount of money.

[wd6474]

i paid 750.00 for my lucky and would do it again in a heart beat. i will be honest and say hes bigger than what i set out for. hes 8 pounds at 6 months but i love him love him love him. people just like to have something to say. the other day i was in petco taking pictures and there was another yorkie there also around 9 pounds at 10 or 11 months. this lady behind us said you guys have some big yorkies is this a new breed of yorkies b/c ive never seen purebreds over 5 pounds. the other yorkie lady went out of her way to educate her on the weight range and how people breed for tinies to get lots of money. personally i wouldn't waist my air explaining to someone asking me a question in such a rude way.. i just looked at her 100 pound dog and said compared to your dog my boys a little runt and turned around to wait for my turn. but as far as price i have purses that i paid more for than my boy as a matter of fact i have a louis vuitton purse i paid a little over 1500 for that i bought to wear to a wedding and have not use it since(that was 2 years ago). its in its case in my closet along with a gucci,coach,db ect......i believe life is to short if you want something and you can afford it then get it and enjoy it.....dont let people make you question your decisions

[Sherry Lynn]

Originally Posted by rrosenberry

This cracks me up,,, how people can be so rude and think its ok.. Maybe you should go around asking ,,,, How much was your car? How much did you pay for your house? You paid HOw much for this wedding? It all depends what your into,,, I myself think its crazy that people spend tens of thousands on a Wedding,,but HEY, if thats what ya want,,Go for it. But dont worry about what I spend my money on,,, Until you pay my bills,,,( which noone has offered to do!) Its none of their business!

Yeah!! Why are they even asking?

Something I learned from a sales job many-moon-ago, and you can use it in any situation....

If someone asks you a question that you don't want to answer, reply "Why, do you ask?"

They will tell you, and it can save you from having to answer their question directly yet still be honest. (Okay-in my case it kept me from being rude and saying "None of your business!".)

So they might answer that they were wanting a Yorkie and just wanted to know how much to spend. Then you can give them a really wide price range without actually telling them what you spent.

If they persist after that, they deserve whatever rude answer you give! JMHO

[Maddie-Rudy-Mom]

You can't put a price on unconditional love. On my little Rita adventure a day didn't go by that someone at the hotel wanted to buy one of my yorkies. I would look at the like they were crazy and say I had some human family member I would sell.