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ShanPando 08-17-2010 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Rachael x (Post 3242307)
Yep even yorkies who are 7lbs are still small :)
Yes! Esp when your whole life you've been around dogs 80 pounds plus! :D

Rachael x 08-17-2010 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by lizzieg (Post 3242290)
Would you want sperm if you haven't seen or interacted with the dog you want to breed with? I wonder how much sperm she sells, and what it goes for. And I don't want to know how you get it. That's wild! lol.
LMAO yes I wonder how she gets the sperm in the first place?
....Actually no I dont want to know! :rolleyes:

ShanPando 08-17-2010 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rachael x (Post 3242310)
LMAO yes I wonder how she gets the sperm in the first place?
....Actually no I dont want to know! :rolleyes:
BARF!:sickie:

Rachael x 08-17-2010 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ShanPando (Post 3242309)
Yes! Esp when your whole life you've been around dogs 80 pounds plus! :D
LOL I have a older cross breed dog.. I dont know what she's crossed with exactly but I think she has some shnauzer in her.
She weighs a TON :D Honestly you cant carry her far she's so heavy, I have no idea what she weighs because Im frightend she will break my scales! :rolleyes::p
Where as I could juggle little Poppy over my head haha! (not that I would please dont report me hehe :D)

EarthAngel 08-17-2010 07:22 AM
There is no dog worth 8500 dollars...champion bloodlines and all!! What a shame there are people breeding such little ones with only the dollar in mind. Just unbelievable if someone would buy these pups...I would be scared to death of health problems. I doubt there is any health checkups..liver shunt, LP and what ever else that can be determined. I feel so bad for these pups.

cheryl19 08-17-2010 07:50 AM
Maybe $8500. is worth it for a VERY good dog? I don't breed so some one like manolos mom could answer that not me. But as long as people will pay for a tiny dog the price will stay up. I have had a lot of people say to me when I'm walking my crew "Oh I have a yorkie too, but mine is a teacup" :rolleyes:
I now say "I don't like tea I like coffee"

Rhetts_mama 08-17-2010 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Rachael x (Post 3242121)
Im sorry but I disagree.
People who have taken the time to research the breed will not be looking for the smallest yorkie they can get because they know the risks.
Dogs which are bred to be smaller and smaller are usually unhealthy, they usually cost a bomb in vet fees and usually dont live as long.
Any GOOD breeder would not sell a tiny at these prices, they would be given to people who know how to deal with under sized dogs and know how to deal with any health problems they might face.
Breeding any dog under 5lbs is cruel, the dog will struggle to carry these pups and the dog itself AND the pups could well die.
Now you tell me what is good about that?
And no I dont look at the website and think "OMG - how adorable" I look at the website and think "how sad that greedy people will put these poor animals through hell all for the sake of money"
That's the problem Rachel, most buyers DON'T research the breed before buying. What they see is a cute face and a purse accessory and they go for it. They don't end up on a place like YT until they have the dog and trouble ensues.

We know a GOOD breeder wouldn't do this, but unfortunately there appears to be a lot more bad ones than good out there. There's always someone ready to take your money if you are dumb enough to hand it over.

OwnedByJezebel 08-17-2010 08:08 AM
Those pups don't look right. Apple heads, bulging eyes, and brachiocephalic.

If you like the apple head look, get a chi, they are supposed to be that way. Yorkies aren't. If you like bulging eyes and brachiocephalic, get a shih tzu or a pekingese, they are supposed to be that way. Yorkies aren't.

Breeding for this look on purpose in a Yorkie is going to damage the breed, we'll end up with dogs with breathing problems just to get a "baby doll face."

jltwigg10 08-17-2010 08:10 AM
I love that line. I ran into a Yorkie owner at the Petco near my home. She had this very tiny little girl. She said that she had another one that was almost the record for the smallest Yorkie but that it had passed over Rainbow Bridge. Everyday before she went to work she took it to the breeders to stay and then picked it up that evening after work. She had to do that because of Hypoglycemia. It had to eat several times a day. The puppy ended up dying as a result of complications with Hypoglycemia due to a mistake the breeders family made and missed a feeding.
I do not think I could own a dog that small. I would be a nervous wreck every day!

My 2 are suppose to end up somewhere in the 6-7 lb range and I can't wait. They are both around 3 1/2 right now.

Rachael x 08-17-2010 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama (Post 3242381)
That's the problem Rachel, most buyers DON'T research the breed before buying. What they see is a cute face and a purse accessory and they go for it. They don't end up on a place like YT until they have the dog and trouble ensues.

We know a GOOD breeder wouldn't do this, but unfortunately there appears to be a lot more bad ones than good out there. There's always someone ready to take your money if you are dumb enough to hand it over.
VERY true :thumbup:;)

Rachael x 08-17-2010 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel (Post 3242388)
Those pups don't look right. Apple heads, bulging eyes, and brachiocephalic.

If you like the apple head look, get a chi, they are supposed to be that way. Yorkies aren't. If you like bulging eyes and brachiocephalic, get a shih tzu or a pekingese, they are supposed to be that way. Yorkies aren't.

Breeding for this look on purpose in a Yorkie is going to damage the breed, we'll end up with dogs with breathing problems just to get a "baby doll face."
I thought they looked odd too and not what you would expect a yorkie to look like... to me they just look ill.
People like her will end up ruining the breed and yorkies will just not look like yorkies anymore.

lizzieg 08-17-2010 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by cheryl19 (Post 3242364)
Maybe $8500. is worth it for a VERY good dog? I don't breed so some one like manolos mom could answer that not me. But as long as people will pay for a tiny dog the price will stay up. I have had a lot of people say to me when I'm walking my crew "Oh I have a yorkie too, but mine is a teacup" :rolleyes:
I now say "I don't like tea I like coffee"
Worth would be determined by the buyer and by the breeder. From a buyer's perspective who is seeking a great pet and companion, $8,500 is way too much. From a buyer's view that is seeking the 'almost perfect representation' of the breed, maybe for show, and possibly to breed, then they may see the worth. I'm speaking as if the overpriced pup was from a reputable breeder, meaning that the breeder strives to improve the breed by mixing the genetics of her dogs together that will compliment the pups' health, temperament, structure, color, coat, muzzle, and size. It is almost impossible to breed the perfect representation; breeders are always having to compromise coat for structure, structure for temperament, etc. Health should always come first. And from observation, a breeder who has been in the business for a long time for the right reasons is able to get closer to the ideal representation. And recessive genes can be a good thing or a bad thing, but those that would pay that much from a reputable breeder should also have an idea of the pup's genealogy.

Mardelin 08-17-2010 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cheryl19 (Post 3242364)
Maybe $8500. is worth it for a VERY good dog? I don't breed so some one like manolos mom could answer that not me. But as long as people will pay for a tiny dog the price will stay up. I have had a lot of people say to me when I'm walking my crew "Oh I have a yorkie too, but mine is a teacup" :rolleyes:
I now say "I don't like tea I like coffee"
Monolo's mom does not breed, she's just beginning her show career. Will be entering her first show in Sept. She is being mentored by my mentor.

$8,500 is outrages; even for a show dog, from well known reputable exhibitor/breeders.

Yes, there are uneducated people that will pay that price. However, in todays economy, I'm not so sure. Because of the economy, reputable breeders have even cut back their breeding, even though in the past they only bred 1 or 2 litters a year.

lizzieg 08-17-2010 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Rachael x (Post 3242393)
VERY true :thumbup:;)
I agree completely. A society that fails to do their research will fail to see that they are getting hustled if the price is based on the dog's size. All sizes of Yorkies are adorable; I'm a fan of small Yorkies, big Yorkies, and everything in between. However, the only thing different about a tiny "Teacup" Yorkie is they were born the smallest of the litter. A reputable breeder would not breed smaller intentionally, and would look for a good home for the runt, or keep it themselves, not distinguish it under false pretenses and use the pup for monetary purposes. With this said, I'm not saying that every small Yorkie is sick and can not thrive. IMO, they would be at more of a risk for illnesses or accidents, and would require major attention. I relate animals to babies, and I think of a tiny Yorkie as a preemie.

lizzieg 08-17-2010 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Mardelin (Post 3242405)
Monolo's mom does not breed, she's just beginning her show career. Will be entering her first show in Sept. She is being mentored by my mentor.

$8,500 is outrages; even for a show dog, from well known reputable exhibitor/breeders.

Yes, there are uneducated people that will pay that price. However, in todays economy, I'm not so sure. Because of the economy, reputable breeders have even cut back their breeding, even though in the past they only bred 1 or 2 litters a year.
Just out of curiosity, how much is the approximate maximum price that someone who is purchasing to show would pay, within reason? I know that prices are all over the map, but I'm just curious because I have no knowledge on what the average show dog goes for.


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