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05-11-2011, 03:52 PM | #46 |
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| So far this year, For Carlo, who had cancer surgery, Chemo, and a boat load of blood tests, Ultrasounds, X-Rays, etc, the cost has exceeded $20,000+. With the meds he is one, and his Exam and Ultrasound schedule, he comes close now to $1,000 a month. Basil, who broke his front let, the Surgery for the plate and Screws, follow up, etc, the cost has come to about $3,500. Buying them is the cheap part. Vet costs, especially the Specialists are right up there with Medical Doctors. |
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05-11-2011, 04:01 PM | #47 | |
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You can get a wonderful pet who is just waiting for a loving home and can get out of the rescue cage or home if you look into Yorkie rescue. And you would be freeing up space in the rescue for another desperate dog needing a waystation. It is something to think about if you don't have much money to spend up front. Be sure you have plenty of money set aside for the expensive medical care dogs now need just for basic visits, shots, spay/neuter, dentals, worming, ear checks, preventative medications and testing for heartworm, grooming, food - which is no longer cheap, etc., not to mention surgery or conservative care for some of the illnesses that can crop up. Buying and maintaining a dog responsibly is nowadays quite expensive, so be sure to factor all of that in as you are looking.
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05-11-2011, 04:40 PM | #48 | |
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You will go visit and you will be suckered in by a cute little face. Any doubts you have in your mind will be pushed aside by a sweet pair of eyes. You will rationalize the less than optimal breeding practices by saying you are "rescuing" the pup. And you might even really believe it. But make no mistake about it. When you buy a dog from someone who isn't breeding to standard, who doesn't do full health testing or who doesn't fully guarantee their pups, then you are telling them that you approve of the short cuts they take. You are rewarding them financially and making room in their kennel for them to do it all over again.
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05-11-2011, 04:45 PM | #49 |
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| Just a few things to consider. I am not a breeder and am pretty new to Yorkie Talk. I was (and may still be) one of those 'normal' folks who wouldn't dream of paying $1,500. for a dog. I always thought it was pretentious, a status 'designer dog' thing, and completely unnecessary. I have never purchased a dog - they have all been adopted, rescues or strays, and have always been very good, and generally healthy dogs. However - when one gets sick, it is very, very expensive. When I was a teenager, our poodle had to be put to sleep because of what appeared to be a minor skin condition (itching, scratching all the time). Penny could have been treated - for several thousand dollars and my family could not pay. The vet recommended he be put to sleep. You may be thinking that the $6,000. - $20,000. in vet expenses are over the top, not going to happen to you, and you may be right - but. Before we rescued our little yorkie poo Sugar Bear, I wanted a yorkie. We looked at a couple that were going for $800. My husband said 'there's no way we are paying $800. for a dog!' The BYBs were nice people ~ they seemed to be kind, appeared to really care about their animals, and the dogs were not kept like a puppy mill - not caged away or in filth like a pet shop dog. But they, like me, were ignorant. They had a nice dog or two, realized that they could breed them, buy some puppy feed and provide a nice bed, and people would pay them hundreds of dollars for each pup. Not a bad deal for very little work. I do believe the two I talked to were dog lovers who just wanted to make some money: not in a take-advantage-of-people-hurt-innocent-puppies kind of way, but that is what they were doing, consciously or unconsciously. They don't do genetic testing on the dogs - they don't provide written health guarantees that mom & dad & pups are free of genetic defects that can be identified (with very expensive testing). They don't insist on spaying female pups that should not be bred, they don't provide vaccinations, spaying, continued advice and care. I've come to believe that the good breeders are looking out for the welfare of the dogs (and their new owners). They are sort of a different breed (sorry, bad pun) altogether. I no longer think that a well-bred (tested, guaranteed) dog is pretentious or foolish -- I think it is to keep the dogs healthy and strong, and in the long run, that will SAVE you money. I've had this discussion with my daughter who wants to buy a puppy. She (nor I) can afford to pay $1,500. right now (in part because of expenses I've incurred with our bargain dog), but I have explained to her that she really, really, cannot afford the problems (medical and behavioral, including a pup who is significantly more difficult to socialize, train, and keep from acting out) of a cheap or free pup. I love our little Sugar Bear, but we have spent well over the $1,500. breeder price in the past couple of months for some basic care problems that would not have been an issue had we 'bought the breeder' as they say here. She was FREE (a rescue) but sometimes the free and less expensive dogs will cost you the most. Don't be put off by those who say, 'well, if you can't afford it, you shouldn't get a dog' -- read all of the responses the good folks here have posted and understand the overall spirit and wisdom of their advice. A comedy show once had a episode where the husband wanted to save a buck and hooked his wife up with a discount Lasik surgeon ("second eye free!"). You can guess how that turned out. That's our code word now for when a bargain really isn't a bargain. You really may get what you pay for - unless you are paying $400-$800 for a byb yorkie, and then you are probably getting 'the second eye free' which may prove to be anything but. |
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05-11-2011, 06:52 PM | #51 | |
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05-11-2011, 10:27 PM | #52 |
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| Don't forget it also goes the other way. Just bc some byb charges $5000 for a yorkie pup doesn't mean it's healthy, from quality sires or within standard, they are just taking the rich suckers for a ride. Also look out for rare or off colored (off standard, a fault), and other tag words like teddy bear face, micro, baby doll, etc. Really, in this day and age, why are these people still around?
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05-12-2011, 05:49 AM | #53 | |
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05-12-2011, 05:57 AM | #54 |
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| Oh gosh ! Speaking from my OWN personal experience with horrible breeders, run far and fast. It will end up costing you WAY more money in the end..lol..not always but most of the time.....
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05-12-2011, 06:17 AM | #55 |
Yorkie Talker | make sure that their don't live in close ware, like my friend bought a yorkie from www.pocketbookpus.net the puppies pictures on her site is so cute but none of the puppy live indoor they are out side with no aircondition and heater so the puppy look good on the frist day that you pick them up but later on you will have a broke heart and a big vet bill and the breeder will not suport you when the problems start their won't answer your call and your email, so take the advises on here all those people know what their saying good luck. |
05-12-2011, 06:49 AM | #56 | |
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A person in my state breeds mixes and a few other breeds along with her Yorkies. Even the pics look like they are sick and she was asking 2000 a pup!
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