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lizzieg 08-17-2010 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 3242478)
A good handler is hard to come by. I used one, early on. He only handled for me and my mentor. I prefer one that only handles yorkies or at the very least toy dogs. I will not even contemplate using an all breed handler.

Different breeds have different needs and different qualities, so I don't blame you for sticking with a handler that knows and works exclusively with the breed that you show. You would have to put a lot of trust and faith into a person to allow them to handle your joys.

chachi 08-17-2010 09:48 AM

Some breeders are going to charge whatever people are willing to pay

Mardelin 08-17-2010 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by lizzieg (Post 3242487)
Different breeds have different needs and different qualities, so I don't blame you for sticking with a handler that knows and works exclusively with the breed that you show. You would have to put a lot of trust and faith into a person to allow them to handle your joys.

Like I said I only used a handler once. I knew him on a personal basis and traveled with him, while learning from him. So, he was training me so that I could show my own.

Beamers Mom 08-17-2010 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 3242457)
Anyway, if you're using a handler, the cash goes to the handler, not to the owner of the dog.

Wow! I didn't know that. So, the owner gets no cash!
But then again the owner knows he/she has a champion:)

Lizzie07 08-17-2010 10:11 AM

They are only worth 8500 or 9000 if someone is willing to pay. And you know the line, "there's a sucker born every minute."

shodanusmc 08-17-2010 10:16 AM

Then call me sucker, because I would pay that if that person was the best, had the best, and I wanted it. Sure it is a lot of money, but not as much money as you may wind up putting into your dog down the road. Let's just say that Carlo's medical bills so far total enough for me to have paid cash for a new Harley VROD, and we are no where done. Maxine has had 2 bouts of Pancreatitis, Dentals, etc. Special food, it adds up. There are great dogs out there that can be had for free....Price of the dog from a reputable breeder should be the last of your concern.

Beamers Mom 08-17-2010 10:18 AM

Steve
Your avatars just crack me up! thanks for the laughs:D

shodanusmc 08-17-2010 10:26 AM

Mom, glad you can laugh and enjoy a bit of old Marine Humor. This Avatar is from the ceiling of my 2nd Floor office. I decided to check out something in the attic, and slipped. My leg with thru the Drywall and I landed on the 2x12 joist.....OUCH to say the least and I was no walking very straight for a few days! Naturally, I am now forbidden to go up there! :(

Beamers Mom 08-17-2010 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3242523)
Mom, glad you can laugh and enjoy a bit of old Marine Humor. This Avatar is from the ceiling of my 2nd Floor office. I decided to check out something in the attic, and slipped. My leg with thru the Drywall and I landed on the 2x12 joist.....OUCH to say the least and I was no walking very straight for a few days! Naturally, I am now forbidden to go up there! :(

And I would like to thank you for your service!!! Semper Fi!

My husband had 22.1/2 years in the USAF, he's been retired over 20 years now though.

shodanusmc 08-17-2010 10:30 AM

Thank you Mom. Sounds as if your husband is a young guy like me!

Amazing Yorkies 08-17-2010 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ShanPando (Post 3242470)
I don't have an issue with breeders who take one AFTER I see the puppy...but seeing an "ADORABLE" staged picture online and forking over $500 is not acceptable. I wouldn't even give $100 to someone without seeing the litter first. In my search for Piper I was astounded by how many I came across that did this. Literally, every single solitary one of them did except for the one we got her from. I searched dozens and dozens of breeders...even those across the country.

I agree with you, it's one of my personal pet peeves too. My deposits are always refunded if needed.
I would much rather refund a deposit than force someone into a taking a puppy or lose their money. Things happen and life changes without notice.

babiehammer 08-17-2010 11:31 AM

these poor pups!

Its disgusting.

Beamers Mom 08-17-2010 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3242526)
Thank you Mom. Sounds as if your husband is a young guy like me!

Yup he is also younger than me - I call him my "toy boy":D

jltwigg10 08-17-2010 12:10 PM

I was very intrigued by all that I read. When I first thought that a Yorkie might be for me I based my decision on personal interaction with the ones I knew. The future had other plans for me and I went into the Navy. :)
Now years later I decided to revisit that dream. This time I went at it eyes wide open. I have 4 different books on Yorkies and their care, a Home Veternaery guide and had my account on here about 3 months before I even picked my little one from the breeder.

I know that they have a long life span and I wanted to make sure that it was the right match for me. I will keep these little ones (I got 2) until they pass away. Unless we meet with huge financial issues that cause me not to be able to provide for them.

I think everyone should solidly research whatever breed they pick to make sure that they completely are aware of all that might be coming their way.

furbutt 08-17-2010 12:35 PM

Thats a CRAZZY price to pay! I dont agree with smaller yorkies being more expensive altho some breeders do this as they know smaller breeds are in demand, and alot of people who dont do research do think the smaller the better... shame :(

Maybe we should send her an email with the link to this thread, maybe she will wake up and realise that selling puppies for that price is terrible and she should be ashamed of herself for selling puppies that small!!!

ShanPando 08-17-2010 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by furbutt (Post 3242648)
Thats a CRAZZY price to pay! I dont agree with smaller yorkies being more expensive altho some breeders do this as they know smaller breeds are in demand, and alot of people who dont do research do think the smaller the better... shame :(

Maybe we should send her an email with the link to this thread, maybe she will wake up and realise that selling puppies for that price is terrible and she should be ashamed of herself for selling puppies that small!!!

EEP! I don't want to be the one to get in trouble for giving her link though.

Sbyork 08-17-2010 01:05 PM

The People who buy these puppies will NEED to have money, Just look at the eyes of those puppies, Not correct. You can see there are problems and too bad for the new owners they will not live very long.
Did anyone notice the health guarantee for one year against most gentic problems!
SparklingBluyorkies.com

shodanusmc 08-17-2010 01:20 PM

Carlo is 135 pounds. If gold is $1200 an ounce, Carlo's weight in gold will be $2,592,000

manolos mom 08-17-2010 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 3242166)
NOPE I looked at the site and thought. Wow she is really good with photo shop. :D

No Jeanie, her babies really look like that. :mad:

Teegy 08-17-2010 01:46 PM

I noticed the eyes and they look really really small she hasn't posted any weight or age information on her breeding dogs, $500 non refundable deposit, c'est terrible

RachelandSadie 08-17-2010 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 3242198)
Small does not mean more money. Sorry, no reputable breeder would sell a tiny puppy. They are placed in qualified homes. In homes that are familiar in caring for a tiny and understanding that there maybe additional vet costs . No reputable breeder will sell heartache.

Apple heads, excuse me.......the eyes of these dogs and pups are very telling. The possibility of open fonts and hydrocephalic puppies is preveliant in pups such as this.

The entire website has red flags all over it. Advertising is done in such away to fool the unsuspecting/uneducated public out of their money.


i might be the only one here, but i hate the apple head/ "doll face"/"teddy bear" faced dogs. they don't look good to me and i prefer the longer snout and the normal shaped heads on my dogs thank you!!

Mardelin 08-17-2010 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie (Post 3242918)
i might be the only one here, but i hate the apple head/ "doll face"/"teddy bear" faced dogs. they don't look good to me and i prefer the longer snout and the normal shaped heads on my dogs thank you!!

Nope, you aren't, anyone that is breeding to standard and for the right reasons, know that this is incorrect. Another advertising ploy to reel in those poor unsuspecting/uneducated buyers.

Breny 08-17-2010 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kpstoybox (Post 3241997)
And she's not even a parti!! Go figure!! ;)

She's a cutie..but I will have to pass on this one. :D

LOL :eek:

Teegy 08-17-2010 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie (Post 3242918)
i might be the only one here, but i hate the apple head/ "doll face"/"teddy bear" faced dogs. they don't look good to me and i prefer the longer snout and the normal shaped heads on my dogs thank you!!

Nope I whole heartedly agree with you

audie 08-17-2010 05:55 PM

An $8500 dog better poop gold or diamonds...or talk.

CJxDanielle 08-17-2010 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by audie (Post 3243010)
An $8500 dog better poop gold or diamonds...or talk.

LOLLOL:yelrotflm
I agree!

Lizzie07 08-17-2010 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc (Post 3242519)
Then call me sucker, because I would pay that if that person was the best, had the best, and I wanted it. Sure it is a lot of money, but not as much money as you may wind up putting into your dog down the road. Let's just say that Carlo's medical bills so far total enough for me to have paid cash for a new Harley VROD, and we are no where done. Maxine has had 2 bouts of Pancreatitis, Dentals, etc. Special food, it adds up. There are great dogs out there that can be had for free....Price of the dog from a reputable breeder should be the last of your concern.

I don't really get your point, but if you want to talk vet bills, I can make your toes curl.

I've had an IG who was treated with chemo, for t-type lymphoma (most agressive form) for two years, so I know what the cost of treating cancer in a dog is like.

I've got a dog now with severe mitral valve prolapse. Her rechecks are more than $400 a pop, and an episode where she had to stay in the oxygen cage overnight due to fluid build up in her lungs was another hefty cost. Then there was the mast cell tumor she had removed and the dental she had. I have another 15 yr old with IBD, which required an endoscopy to diagnose. I've paid for six ultrasounds, seven chest xrays and I don't know how much lab work for dogs this year alone. Oh and I have a cushings dog that was diagnosed this year.

Paying for astronomical vet bills in geriatric dogs I love is different than purchasing a dog for an astronomical amount.

2Morkies 08-17-2010 08:03 PM

With a price like that....the puppy should be guaranteed to live for 30 years without any health problems whatsoever.

2Morkies 08-17-2010 09:28 PM

I just looked at her site. How does she go from $1,500 a puppy to $8,500? Don't the tiny ones have a shorter lifespan? That is just crazy.

lisaly 08-18-2010 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 3242479)
Now would you believe, I went back to Texas and brought back a little girl from my mentor. She makes her debut next month in Dallas.

Congratulations! I wish you all great things from her and a lifetime of love, health, and happiness with her. I understand why most breeders can't keep all of the dogs that they retire, but I love how they are your babies for their entire lives and that you even continue to board their babies that you place in loving homes when their owners go away.


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