want a yorkie extremely bad:(
 

I have wanted a yorkie for so freaking long.Im now searching for the perfect puppy but everyone I have looked @ people r wanting crazy outrageous prices for them. If anyone know sum1 n nc that sell puppies @ a REASONABLE price please let me knw.
thanks

Welcome to YT. :)

What would you consider reasonable?

I know your anxious for a pup but dont concentrate on price look for a reputable breeder that breeds to the standard has a health quarantee and does health testing. Not only will you potentially save yourself alot of money in the long run, Youll end up with a yorkie that looks the way a yorkie is supposed to look because the breeder bred to the standard. It is a regular occurance on here to answer the question is my yorkie a mix? Its all because the person settled for the best price they could and now they have a yorkie that doesnt have all of the usual yorkie characteristics.

not thousands no more 700-800. i feel like ppl r taking advantage because these are like one of the most wanted dogs.

Please read my post above you should be able to find a reputable breeder selling for about a $1000. Dont skimp on quality. Good breeders arent taking advantage they have expense in their litters for one thing just buying he best breeding stock they can

I understand what ur saying but that still doesnt excuse the way that ppl r pricing these dogs that makes me turn away completely because their not reasonable @ all....I have a yorkie poo @ home he was only $500 w/papers healthy wonderful dog.

well no offense intended but a mix should be priced alot lower than a purebred. For one the breeder isnt breeding for any kind of standard

Not to mention the pre breeding screening of the potential breeders, "pre-natal and post-natal" vet visits for the mom, the time invested... 6 or more hours of constant monitoring and assistance in the whelping, after the whelping, up every 2 hours making sure everyone is eating, not just sucking but getting the nurishment, the constant weight monitoring to be sure everyone is progressing as they should, this goes on for weeks not days, the cost of more than one vet visit for the litter, the best food and suppliments money can buy, the love and socialization the puppy will need to be that wonderful pet you are looking for, grooming, and last but in least the tears and heartbreak that comes along with the raising these babies. Also papers on a Yorkie-Poo?

Thanks for your imput it obvious your a good breeder. A good breeder is priceless

There is an old saying, when you pay peanuts you get monkies! But seriously and not to come off harsh, you want to know they take the right steps and get the proper vet care during pregnancy and as babies. Also references, screenings and it is work making sure the baby is the perfect prospect for your home and they do have at times some hefty expenses. Toy breeds can struggle with delivery and a c section can happen which is pricey. And yes the breeder needs comphensation for the care they give. I have had puppies that were cheap, there was a reason, what I saved up front I paid in vet care down the line and heartache galore. Do your homework and it might mean saving longer to get that perfect new family member. My little one is 7 mos. old, and honestly has been such a healthy little one and we only have been to the vet for well puppy checks & shots. Well worth what I paid for her.

Thank You!:)

Aw welcome to yorkie talk. I dont think the replys you got are ment to be mean or harsh, i think they are just trying to make you understand that sometimes its best to pay that little extra to get the most healthy pup possible :D. This is not always the case and i can see hwhat you mean some breeders breed a yorkie and try seel them for way over the asking price just because they are the most wanted doggies, BUT if you search for a well known breeder ans ask on here (as you have done) then i am sure you will find the perfect little puppy for you.

I have just put my deposit on my little girl yorkie. She was in the local paper advert and i asked LOADS of questions to make sure she was very healthy before i considered buying her. I could have bought a much cheaper yorkie for £300 and there was loads of adverts for yorkies around that price but i went with the puppy that felt right so paying £500 was not a problem as i seen both parents, i have her papers and i know she is being well looked after in her home by the breeder.... u cant put a price on that. I also know she has been vet checked etc so i knew i was picking the right little girl.... after all she is gonna be a part of my family for the next 13years or so.

Now to wait the 3weeks to pick up my little Poppy hehehehe!! I hope you find the right little puppy to join your family soon. :D Good luck, let us know how you get on xxx

Have you tried any rescues, shelters or Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on Petfinder?

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I've been on YT long enough to have read way too many horror stories of people who bought Yorkies & focused on a cheap price.
Unfortunately they end up being more expensive in the long run with health issues, behavior issues, etc..
I can't stress enough how you need to buy your breeder first! You can save yourself a lot of headaches, heartache & money down the road even if it costs a little more up front.
A reputable breeder knows their lines & do all the proper screenings, testings, etc...

Yorkies are not a cheap breed to buy or support! They are high maintenance & there would be a lot less need for rescues if people did their research and understand that!

Having said that, you may want to look into rescues or check with YTCA for reputable breeders. Good luck with your search!

Welcome! :) Please listen to these ladies! They are only trying to help & they really do know what they are talking about. I know you want a yorkie badly...why not, they are so easy to love! :D But you really should slow down & do a lot of research BEFORE you go out and purchase a puppy. Make sure you are going to be able to financially support this pup (vet bills, food, toys, grooming). As someone mentioned, yorkies are not cheap to own.

Once you decide that you can afford the pup, research breeders. It is said that you buy the breeder first, then the pup. If you find a reputable breeder that does the right things for healthy, happy pups you may spend more up front, but it will save you in the long run. Not just monetarily... One thing to keep in mind is that reputable breeders will keep their pups til they are at least 12 weeks old. So, the breeder will be the ones paying for the first shots...money saved for you. So you might want to keep that in mind when "price shopping"...although, I would recommend not going with a certain breeder just b/c the price is lower...JMHO.

Good luck with your search. :aimeeyork

Here is a yorkie rescue group located in Greensboro! Take a look at the available dogs. If you don't see anything you are interested in, I would call them and tell them what you are looking for.

Available Yorkies

Ive done all of my research i knw what it takes to take care of this type of breed it..and what some you are saying is true but it is doesnt excuse some of these prices for puppies...im not going to take my chance getting a rescue dog because i dnt knw much about it and i dnt knw hw the dog was taking care im nt going to settle just because i feel the prices are steep

You can find a dog for $500.00 or $600.00 however, you will probably not get a good representation of the breed; all puppies are adorable, but those pups will grow and most will not be cute of even look as a yorkie should, if the breeder doesn't know what they are doing. And you probably won't get a good guarantee, if you get one at all. Most breeders selling dogs at that price do not have their breeding dogs and pups welfare at heart. The health care alone of a breeding pair is costly. Raising a litter and obtaining proper testing and vet care, is costly. Prices vary from region to region; west and east coast being higher because of vet prices. But, the average going price.

Remember, you buy your breeder first, your dog 2nd. The deal doesn't end when you walk out that door with your pup. Your breeder should be available to you 7x24 for the rest of that pups life.

By the way $500.00 for your pup; being a cross breed was too expensive. The papers you obtained were not AKC.

i have seen alot of cross breed dogs OVER 500 and this is what im talking about over priced and even the ones not cross breed...i dont care about the papers i want a dog to love and care for papers doesnt matter to me...

It's a shame you are blowing off rescues. My family has 4 yorkies (3 pure bred, 1 mix) that came from rescues as puppies. They are a joy.

Good luck finding a pure bred in that price range. I hope it works out well for you. You've been given good advice by people who have been in your position and would do things differently. Will you find a poorly bred one in that range? I'm sure you will. The BYB are all over the place.

BTW- I'm looking for a brand new Mercedes ML350, but I think $47,000 is too steep. Think I can talk a good dealer down to 10 grand?

i am listening to what everyone is saying and i thank everyone for their advice but i still think the prices are steep some of the people i have spoke with even though their puppies were out of my range i still considered purchasing from them just because they are willing to do anything as far as the pup go..but there is no nd 2 gt smart RHETTS MAMA...

I have NEVER felt I was 'settling' with the pups I adopted from rescue. They are not any less important than those some breeders charge thousands for. Unfortunately, I think your comment is going to be seen as offensive by a lot of us who've chosen to love the animals who had a rough start in life. :(

And, a good rescue thoroughly vets their pups. Their dogs are spayed/neutered, are vaccinated, have had dentals and other major health problems addressed/treated before they are ever adopted out to their new families!

If you choose to pay the lower prices of a poor breeder/greeder, you're taking a much greater 'chance' than you would be adopting from a reputable rescue. Breeders with prices like you're insisting on sell to anyone with no care for their pups, they don't perform any medical/genetic testing and they breed animals without full knowledge of the lineage and any health problems in those lines.

Good luck in your search for a healthy pup.

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You're getting good advise and there really is no need to jump on someone for a comment she probably ment in jest....

Rescues are in dire need of people who'll provide good homes for dogs these days but if you have your heart set on a cheap yorkie be prepared to incur vet bills - it may not happen - but then again it may - the BYB's don't care about what dogs they breed and many health issues are passed down ....people never expect it and they can develop after you already THINK you have a healthy puppy. Just visit the Sick and Emergency section here - there are way too many dogs with serious health issues due to bad breeding and its the dogs who suffer and the people who love them

good luck

thnx 4 tha advice everyone...i am going to still search for my perfect baby

It's not smart, it's the truth. The first thing out of the gate you came on and said you wanted a dog that was at a REASONABLE price (your word, not mine). But you haven't considered is that the breeders are basing their prices on what THEY consider reasonable when they factor in health testing, vetting, lines and market demand and everything else that goes in to breeding well. If you've spent any time looking over the breeder section here, you will see over and over again that a good breeder isn't making a killing when they do things the right way. It's a labor of love and pride. The breeders who sell for cheaper are making their money by cutting costs somewhere. Where do you suppose that is?

As for the Mercedes comment, what do you think a reputable dealer would do if I walked in there and told them I would only pay 10K for that car? They would tell me they couldn't possibly do it because the car cost them more than that and then politely point me towards the door and down the street to the used Kia dealership. Now, there isn't anything wrong with me buying a used Kia, but I have to have different expectations when I do. I'm not going to get everything I want just because I think Mercedes over prices their cars. If someone said they would sell me a brand new Mercedes for 10K, knowing what I know, I'd have to seriously wonder what the catch was.

Be patient. You really should check out the rescue groups too. I've been in contact with one and they seem to know a great deal of information about each dog. Most of the rescue dogs are in foster families, so you can get a great idea of their health and personalities.

And, I personally don't think you should lose hope on a cheaper dog from a reputable breeder. I believe they exist - even healthy yorkies.

Good luck!

So, here are pic's of my two "rescue" Yorkies that I adopted through YTNR (Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Adoptions and Shop) and I have to say that whether you bring home a brand new puppy from a breeder or a rescue doggy from a reputable rescue group...it's all the same! Each will come with an adjustment period. The puppy will actually come with more time & resources expected of you. The rescue doggy if he/she has been with a foster momma for enough time has been observed, nurtured & will probably be beyond the puppy chewing & potty training phase.

Both of my rescue girls were in the $400-$500 dollar range to adopt and I have been blessed with the best two:aimeeyork:aimeeyorkgirls you could ever imagine!;)

Good luck to you in your search and I hope you find what you are looking for!:animal-pa

Thnx ALLDOGBOOTS my yorkiepoo-Max is a healthy dog we paid $500 for him with papers and shots and i looked @ ur website i cnt wait to finally gt my baby so i cn get her some of those boots they are too cute:)...