How much do yorkies cost?
 

Hi everyone -- I'm still new to YT so I hope this is appropriate to ask. I'm still new to doing research on yorkie puppies and their cost and have seen such a wide range $200 all the way up to $3000! I'd assume puppies from show dogs are costlier but $3000 still sounds like a lot to me. Does anyone have an average ballpark price for what to expect from a reliable breeder? Just trying to separate the ridiculous from the norm...

Thank you everyone! I appreciate your help.

Prices
 

Prices vary across America.....pets to show dogs it is all different. Show dogs here in Louisiana usually run at most $1500.00 that I know of....yorkies as pets are as cheep as $500. Good Luck!

I did a lot of research before I bought my yorkie. The average price for a yorkie as a pet was as the above person said, about $500. As for show dogs the prices will usually be over a grand due to the bloodline, etc. The price of a yorkie depends on the gender, coloring and age. Obviously if you are looking to buy an older dog the price will be less than if you are buying a puppy. Just do your research, decide what you're looking for then search. It can take months to find the perfect dog, it just depends on what you're looking for. Good luck!

Yorkie prices will vary,, as you already know. But there is also vet care that can be very expensive. Make sure your pup is healthy and the parents have had testing to genetic health issues, that may save some extreme vet expenses.

As you already know, yorkie prices can vary quite a bit. Research the breeder. IMO, the average price from a reputable breeder would be $1000.00-$2000.00. Some can be lower, some can be higher. A lower price tag know, may cost you down the road. A higher price such as $3000.00 for pet quality, can also be be deceptive. I would not choose a yorkie on price alone, other information must be factored in. Good luck in your research.:)

As stated already, you do see various prices for yorkies. The cost of a yorkie can dependent on the Region you live in. You live in California, be careful, puppy mills are out here...... But, the most important thing is to research your breeder. As many will use advertising ploys to obtain more money

Location is everything when it comes to the price of a puppy, OP you are in the high dollar area and can expect to pay more than in some other areas.

I consider myself a very reputable breeder but i do not live where everyone
has high paying jobs, since there are no big cities close so puppies do not go for as much but that does not mean they are not as healthy or of quality.

I just sold nice Biewer pups for $1500. and paid more than twice that amt. for the parents. so location is very much apart of pricing :)

Your right, but to expand on the reasoning for location and pricing.....One must consider that vet care is pricier than in other areas.....obtaining the proper testing for a breeding sire and dam and their offspring is factored in. I've always paid more for my dogs, since they are show/breed quality and Championed. However, their offspring if sold as pet are not sold the same price I paid for their parents.

Coloring?

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Gender and age?

You got that right! Vet care can be pricey in different areas of the states. I too pay a pretty penny for my stock and will continue too, however, offspring produced, does not pay for the cost & expense of raising quality breeding stock, at least it never has for me.

$500.00....is not the average price in Texas for a yorkie. . Average price is anywhere from $800.00 to $1,000 for a pet quality yorkie. And since my line came from Texas, and my dogs are show quality...prices for show are much higher than $1,000.......especially if they come from excellen bloodlines with a great pedigree.

I am always fascinated as to why the gender difference has a price difference. IMO, it takes both male & female to produce, however, when placing a puppy, I am not one to market more money for a female than male. Both are of the same quality, same lines, makes no difference to me if male or female.

As for age, not sure why that would factor in?:confused:

Here's my thoughts and practices on that.

I have two prices; one for pet quality and one for show quality (the latter you keep longer for obvious reasons, requires more time and effort from the breeder).

If sold for pet; both are required to be altered. What I've been given as a reason to pricing girls higher is demand for girls is higher (so, it's a money thing, capitalize on it).

If sold for show; That I don't understand either, since a females breeding time is from approximately 2 years to 5 years; 4 litters at the most. A boy's breeding time is much longer. You prove him at maybe 8 months of age (just to see if he's viable) and you can breed him to 11 (now no reputable breeder would do that) , it is the age AKC says you can use a stud without the witness of a Vet.

You are so right on, Mary! So in all actuality, a breeding male should be higher, but we aren't in a perfect world.;)

Mary, but is it not a known fact that females are much smarter and much better looking than males? :D

As far as Vet care expense, we had maxines teeth cleaned and she needed a few extractions. The basic price of just the cleaning was $250. Then add in the blood panel, anaesthetic which cost more as it was safer than what they regularly use, the extra charge for the extractions, Antibiotic and pain meds, and the grand total came to around $700. Worth every penny though. Still not as bad as the $7,000 for the fence that was put up for her. You should see her clothing bill!

HaHa...yes in humans for sure!;):D

Females smarter and prettier.....I'm not sure of that, my yorky boys, to me are the prettier than my girls.....Smarter too....I'd much rather show a boy.....they are more willing to please and dependable. My girls, though I love them.....have that whole harmonal thing going on. One day they'll show like dreams, the next day they'll look at me like I've lost my brains. Give me that look that says, I'm not doing this today.

Wow! $250 for teeth cleaning.....Even here, where it's pricier.....$75.00, with blood panel and anesthetic (ISO, which is the standard now for vets) rounds it up to approximately $250.00. Extractions are more.

In a perfect world. But, then I'm not perfect, so, I'll stick with my pricing; one price for pet and one for show.

Yes, I LOVE my boys, I love my girls as well, but as with humans, females think they rule!:rolleyes: My boys are much more devoted to me! I guess that is why I have such a soft spot for boys!;) I think for the average person, a female is looked upon like a baby doll, one that can be prissy-ed up, so most tend to go with females, me, I would take a boy anyday!;)

Yep, that's the way I do it! As for being perfect, I am far from it, my DH thinks I am, so that is all that matters to me!:D

I can only speak for myself but i do have testing done on my breeding sires & dams.
I think just having my Biewer "Micah" neutered in dec 09 is proof enough that i do testing he was 14 mos old at the time & never had a sick day, he was bought for a stud but i chose not to use a dog with (MVD) as i would not want to raise sick puppies or put the buyers though the heartbreak & expense that i have had

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Right on Betty! Good reason as to why testing is so important!

Wow, thanks everyone for the great responses and thought provoking discussion! :thumbup::thumbup: I always wondered too about the pricing diff btwn males and females. Thanks Mardelin for the insight.

I'll keep doing my research on this.

around here people sell females for more because you can get more money back on them when you breed them. you sell each pup for a price add that up and the litter total. but then again here puppy mills are EVERYWHERE is sicking!!!!!!!

I'd have to say the price is based on the breeder personally. If the breeder has put a lot in to the parents both medically and time wise, and then even more into the pups again medically and personaly i would assume the price woudl be higher. I owuld pay more if i knew the parents were healthy based on testing results and of course the breeder was a breeder not a puppymiller plus if the breeder spent the right time and energy socializing and training the pup. my bff and i both have talked about breeding, if we were ever to get into that area one of the things we have talked about is house training the pups cause goodness i know how much easier it has been to have karma already trained vs mazy who i am STILL house training!
either way the other poeple posting here have all the right answers! there are lots of factors but the most important is to set aside the higher end of the money..then figure out what YOU want in the dog (personality, color, gender) then look at the breeder with a very very fine toothed comb and microscope! spend LOTS of time with them. in an ideal world you would spend a few months doing this at the least. and this site is the BEST place to get all your info and find a good breeder too!

You'll find that in each Region, most reputable breeders know each other on a personal basis, as they do business with each other. Therefore, their pricing is pretty much even and standard.

Great you're doing your research and glad we could provide insight.

Remember you buy your breeder first, then your dog. If you don't feel comfortable that your breeder will be there for you the rest of that puppy's life, walk away. All puppies are cute and some breeders are counting on that to make that sale.

Me too! :thumbup: My oldest furkid is 16 yr. old female Rat Terrier and she has been a handful her whole life. LOL. Independent, stubborn, too-smart-for-her-own- good, and moody. When I decided to get Yorkie, I knew I wanted a boy. I can only handle one moody girl at a time. hehe. :p