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Outrageous Pet Ads I was reading one of our semi local online classifieds and came across this... I guess this person was tired of her chihuahua, but was willing to trade for a yorkie... oh, but it needs to be a tiny yorkie. Some people mystify me. 1yr M/Toy Chihuahua,5lbs 4oun,UTD http://ads.adsack.com/content/admark...ge_0-thumb.jpg 1yr M/Toy Chihuahua,5lbs 4oun,UTD shots, has CKC papers. $500 or a trade for tiny yorkie. Text or call ___________ AKC Yorkie Pups. Beautiful, Small, Ready to go. Shots and Health Guarantee. $500 Call:___________ Ad# 19158311 posted on Apr 02, 2010 this one also got my attention because I have never seen a yorkie pup go for $500. hopefully it's legit. I don't mean to be mean, but it is always a wake up call to see these ads. Not everyone deserves to be a pet owner (hence the first ad trading the chihuahua) ... Please feel free to add your own! |
I like the term you used: Mystify. That says it all!:eek: |
yorkies in my area go for 500 all day long - and that's with papers. there may not be a guarantee that it will be 2 or 3 lbs, etc... that seems to be when the price skyrockets! but a yorkie for $500 is the norm. |
REALLY! Wow, Around here Yorkies go from $1200-$2000. The breeders who are more reputable charge $2000 and have firm contracts. I have never seen a yorkie under $950 in my time searching. Quote:
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Location has a lot to do with the price |
In my area, Yorkies start at $1000.00 and that is usually without papers. Pedigree papers mean nothing to me because I don't breed and always have them spayed as soon as possible. |
Wow...I would say I can't believe the gall of that person, but really, nothing surprises me anymore. Anytime I see Yorkies, or any dog for that matter, advertised for an extremely low amount, I just think to myself, "Gee, what corners are you cutting?" |
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1. They cross breed a female Silky with a male Yorkie because she can produce a large litter and call them Yorkie because most gullible people don't know the difference. 2. They do no health testing. :rolleyes: The main two corners that are cut constantly and it sickens me. |
I got my Yorkie for just over $500.. and he is strong and healthy. He is also 6 months and pushing 12 lbs, which is why she told me he was "cheap". Apparently nobody wants them that big?!?! I love that he is big! |
Oh, one more: 3. They sell the puppies at 6-8 weeks old to cut their own expenses to make $$$ :mad: |
I am living in Ontario , Canada....and while I done my searching I also noticed that the cheap ones(under 500) are either sick or not at all yorkie! I got used to the idea that if I want one of these puppies I better be willing to shell out anywhere between 1000-2000, and thats not including the puppy supply expenses, groomers, vets for checkups...and everything else from food, grooming supplies for home, toys, beds, clothing.....and everything else I see that I think Lucky would love!! lol Just saying that the cost of a yorkie doesn't stop at just when you pay for him!! It's alot of money involved right from the start!! But worth every cent! I'd do it all again if it wasn't so expensive!! lol |
All this thread has accomplished is to post free ads on YT for breeders.:( |
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Also remember just because someone sells for more, it doesn't mean they've done required heath testing. Many millers get less than $200.00 and brokers sell them for all different price ranges. |
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You are right! I never thought about that :( Sickening!!! |
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With phone number! :eek: Now that I posted I see you must have been doing it at the same time ;) Once again I really think that YT should not allow posting of ads even if it is to prove a point if the dog does not belong to you. All this does is broaden the selling market. Before everyone gets riled up~I totally understand the point of posting the AD. It is disgraceful that someone would want to trade dogs for any reason. We all know there are a LOT of people that just lurk on YT many with very good intentions but some I am sure with bad intentions. I'm not sure if anyone remembers not that long ago someone wanting to trade a Jump House for a Yorkie :eek: |
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Glad the ad was reported |
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I guess posting the phone number is not a good idea - how sad though.....Where I live a lot of people have 'hunting dogs' they keep on chains for most of the year - and let them off just to go hunting with them - and our temperatures go way below freezing in the winter and they STILL don't let them in the house?????????????????? they do have dog houses and in the winter they put straw in there and hang a piece of carpet over the door....and say they are fine - what do you think???? Personally I think it's terrible.....:( |
I'm moving south - here in New Jersey a reputable breeder will get $2,000 to $2,500. We refer to ours as costing $833.00 per pound! |
I am sorry I offended so many people. My intentions were not malicious at all. I wish someone would have sent me a friendly message saying that I was not using proper etiquette. I am not a confrontational person and would have happily removed the ad. I was so happy to have found such a great site, but now I am wondering if this is the place for me. Again, I am sorry that I offended anyone... I was outraged with the 1st ad... I have seen similar posts where billboards are posted and did not think people would get as offended as they did. |
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I am noticing that there is not an edit or delete setting for the thread... I myself have reported the post. Again, I am not sickening, or nor do I have alterior motives. Quote:
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I am not upset... I just got really hurt because it seemed like everyone thought that my intentions were to post free ads... I didn't... ! Quote:
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OH MY! :eek: Sorry for that... I wasn't meaning that you were sickening...:( I meant the add with the chihuahua/yorkie trade and the phone number thinking that some crazy person who reads these post might take advantage of. Sorry about the misunderstanding. Please don't think we where talking about you :) |
We are currently having an issue with the database today and the first post of this thread is unfortunately affected. Thus we can not remove the phone number listed in the first post until the database is repaired, which will be later on tonight. Thank you for letting us know. We will be removing the phone numbers after the database repair. |
Sorry for the misunderstanding... I was just really shocked as I didn't mean any harm. Now I can see your point completely, I was just a little over sensitive at the moment. :) Quote:
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