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MoGraceLiz · 03-03-2005, 07:22 PM

I know the breeder in Hannibal, in fact, she is coming to my house this weekend to use Mick as a stud. She has no yorkies available at this time.

I sent the following to you earlier, did you happen to call any of the ads.

http://classifieds.democratandchroni...list=yorkshire

"Get Rich", yeah right, with all of that is involved in raising a healthy litter of puppies, breaking even is barely attained.

Milo · 03-04-2005, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by amp224

That is exaclty what I am talking about!! I really can only afford at the most $500.00. I just wish there was someone around here that wasn't trying to get rich but who really wanted there puppies to go to a good home. Thanks for the info though!! Too bad I didn't live in Texas!!

Has anyone tried a rescue? They're are so many dogs looking for a home. Many purebred. They're meant for pets not for breeding or showing. If you don't have alot to spend, I would try a rescue. All my dogs have been rescues except for Milo. If I ever opt for another one I would probably get a rescue.

amp224 · 03-04-2005, 06:54 PM

I did try to call the one that had them for $400.00. But of course neither of the two numbers worked???? I am telling you this is one hard search. I am willing to wait though so hopefully I will get lucky!

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Originally Posted by MoGraceLiz

I know the breeder in Hannibal, in fact, she is coming to my house this weekend to use Mick as a stud. She has no yorkies available at this time.

I sent the following to you earlier, did you happen to call any of the ads.

http://classifieds.democratandchroni...list=yorkshire

"Get Rich", yeah right, with all of that is involved in raising a healthy litter of puppies, breaking even is barely attained.

amp224 · 03-04-2005, 06:55 PM

That is where I started (Shelters) I found many there but they will not consider me because I have a four year old. This is what is frustrating because I would definitely adopt from a shelter but they have stricter rules when it comes to children.

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Originally Posted by Milo

Has anyone tried a rescue? They're are so many dogs looking for a home. Many purebred. They're meant for pets not for breeding or showing. If you don't have alot to spend, I would try a rescue. All my dogs have been rescues except for Milo. If I ever opt for another one I would probably get a rescue.

amp224 · 03-04-2005, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky's Mommy

Hi, I'm from Syracuse, NY. We just got a yorkie for $600 from a breeder in Hannibal (near Oswego). Go to www.syracuse.com and search the classifieds. Last time I checked there were a bunch of yorkies in there for under $1000 (at least 3 different breeders). Just go to all classifieds, then pets, then type in yorkie. Good Luck!!

I just checked out the site. They were $700.00 and above... still a little too expensive. I will check back there periodically. Thanks for the help!!

MoGraceLiz · 03-05-2005, 02:57 AM

When I bought my first yorkie I remember saving for a long time. It took a while but I put a little aside each week until I got enough. I'll keep on the lookout and let you know if I find anything.

Dolce's Mom · 03-05-2005, 08:08 AM

I tried looking for u because i know how it feels to want one of these babies. I waited almost a year and then my mom got one for me. Here are 2 places that u could look. I dont know how far they are but I put in your zip code and it gave me these 2...the pups I think are like $650, I know its a little more than u want to spend, but maybe if u save a little more, then u could get one. Try them and tell me if they are ok. Here they are: http://www.breeders.net/breeder/144955
http://www.breeders.net/breeder/134715

amp224 · 03-05-2005, 09:21 AM

Thanks again for all of your hard work in helping me find my yorkie. I really appreciate the support. I will consider saving up for a while and just waiting while I search for a yorkie that might be priced around my range. Please still give me ideas or information if you do see one for a little less!!! Thanks again everyone.

I just had to mention this... I decided to check out Wizard of Claws to see how expensive their Yorkies were and they had one on there for $10,000!!! How is that possible and do people really pay this much for them???? That just seems out of control... am I right???

aimee · 03-05-2005, 09:46 AM

Wizard of Claws is BAD NEWS - do NOT buy from them even if they ever do have something in your price range. If you decide to buy from an ad you see online, run the name of the breeder and the kennel name through at least three different search engines and see if any complaints show up.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...t=Wizard+Claws

chewysmom · 05-08-2005, 06:07 PM

I live in NYC, don't go with those breeders, it could be a bad situation. I am a new member here and a new yorkie mommie. I got my yorkie after tons of research, emails and conversations and finally went with Laura at Honey Creek Kennels. It's actually not a kennel but a home and she is very good with providing info and pictures before they come and she takes nice care of the doggies. She had given me a delivery date for my pup and then extended the date an extra 3 weeks because she didn't feel he was ready to go. She only has a few litters per year. I would recommend her highly.

chewysmom · 05-08-2005, 06:09 PM

I paid $1525 including airfare and all current shots, wormers, food and crate, plus she threw in a nice blankie

centralnewyorki · 05-09-2005, 05:47 AM

I know how you feel amp... I live in Utica, and have run into the same things you are encountering. Last summer, when I began to seriously research breeders I planned to spend around $700, but now I'm thinking it's going to be more like $1,000. It was so frustrating, but I just started saving as I was researching the breed and now have enough money to get the dog. I'm actually traveling to NJ this weekend to look at some puppies because I've found a really nice woman. I've called some of the listings in our local paper, but I feel like I know more than some of the breeders I've called (and since I've only seriously researched the breed for about a year, that is not a good thing!!) I'm not sure what you have already, but I've found that you need to actually add between $50-$100 onto the price of the dog for puppy supplies like food, dishes, chew toys, crate, etc.

Good luck with your search, and be persistent. Your hard work will pay off soon!

Sydney'sMom · 05-09-2005, 08:35 AM

Hi!

You live within driving distance of me. So I would feel bad if I didn't recomend the breeder that I got Syd from. She was $850...if you want a male they are $50-$100 cheaper. She is AKC and she has a beautiful face. She came to me 100% healthy...no worms, fleas, or problems of any kind. This breeder has 2 breeding mothers who are sisters. The other one is in heat now and being bred. The breeder is a friend of the family and I know she takes VERY good care of her mothers and the puppies. Let me know if you are interested.

ssguzzy828 · 05-09-2005, 10:15 AM

Maybe you can try finding a breeder you feel comfortable with and put a deposit on a future litter this way it give you time to save a lil bit more. Thats what i did. im picking up my lil girl on the 28th just in time for my birthday. I to had a hard time finding one in a price range I felt comfortable with. I also had to consider all the supplies I needed to have on hand as well. So it worked out well cause now i have all the essentials ready and was able to buy it all a bit at a time as to not have to buy all at once. just an idea hope I was able to help a bit.

sue

mickeyisagyrl · 05-09-2005, 10:38 AM

Also, if you talk to a breeder and they really like you and how you act with the puppies, they might knock down the price a bit. Tristan's breeder knocked $200 off the price than they told us over the phone when they realized that we're a good dog family (we trained guide dogs, researched the health risks and sizes of Yorkies, did some temperament tests on the puppies, etc)

03-03-2005, 07:22 PM	#16
MoGraceLiz Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western NY Posts: 225	I know the breeder in Hannibal, in fact, she is coming to my house this weekend to use Mick as a stud. She has no yorkies available at this time. I sent the following to you earlier, did you happen to call any of the ads. http://classifieds.democratandchroni...list=yorkshire "Get Rich", yeah right, with all of that is involved in raising a healthy litter of puppies, breaking even is barely attained. __________________ Navy Mom Kim Last edited by MoGraceLiz; 03-03-2005 at 07:28 PM.

03-05-2005, 02:57 AM	#21
MoGraceLiz Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western NY Posts: 225	When I bought my first yorkie I remember saving for a long time. It took a while but I put a little aside each week until I got enough. I'll keep on the lookout and let you know if I find anything. __________________ Navy Mom Kim

03-05-2005, 08:08 AM	#22
Dolce's Mom YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 307	I tried looking for u because i know how it feels to want one of these babies. I waited almost a year and then my mom got one for me. Here are 2 places that u could look. I dont know how far they are but I put in your zip code and it gave me these 2...the pups I think are like $650, I know its a little more than u want to spend, but maybe if u save a little more, then u could get one. Try them and tell me if they are ok. Here they are: http://www.breeders.net/breeder/144955 http://www.breeders.net/breeder/134715 __________________ ~Melissa and Dolce~

03-05-2005, 09:46 AM	#24
aimee The Royal Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,010	Wizard of Claws is BAD NEWS - do NOT buy from them even if they ever do have something in your price range. If you decide to buy from an ad you see online, run the name of the breeder and the kennel name through at least three different search engines and see if any complaints show up. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...t=Wizard+Claws __________________ (`'·.¸(`'·.¸ ¸.·'´)¸.·'´) «´¨ `·.¸¸.Aimée, Sandy, and Tia.¸¸.·´¨`» (¸.·'´(¸.·'´ `'·.¸)`'·.¸)

05-08-2005, 06:09 PM	#26
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	Forgot to give price I paid $1525 including airfare and all current shots, wormers, food and crate, plus she threw in a nice blankie

03-05-2005, 09:21 AM	#23
amp224 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rochester, ny Posts: 11	Thanks again for all of your hard work in helping me find my yorkie. I really appreciate the support. I will consider saving up for a while and just waiting while I search for a yorkie that might be priced around my range. Please still give me ideas or information if you do see one for a little less!!! Thanks again everyone. I just had to mention this... I decided to check out Wizard of Claws to see how expensive their Yorkies were and they had one on there for $10,000!!! How is that possible and do people really pay this much for them???? That just seems out of control... am I right???

05-08-2005, 06:07 PM	#25
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	I live in NYC, don't go with those breeders, it could be a bad situation. I am a new member here and a new yorkie mommie. I got my yorkie after tons of research, emails and conversations and finally went with Laura at Honey Creek Kennels. It's actually not a kennel but a home and she is very good with providing info and pictures before they come and she takes nice care of the doggies. She had given me a delivery date for my pup and then extended the date an extra 3 weeks because she didn't feel he was ready to go. She only has a few litters per year. I would recommend her highly.

05-09-2005, 05:47 AM	#27
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	I know how you feel amp... I live in Utica, and have run into the same things you are encountering. Last summer, when I began to seriously research breeders I planned to spend around $700, but now I'm thinking it's going to be more like $1,000. It was so frustrating, but I just started saving as I was researching the breed and now have enough money to get the dog. I'm actually traveling to NJ this weekend to look at some puppies because I've found a really nice woman. I've called some of the listings in our local paper, but I feel like I know more than some of the breeders I've called (and since I've only seriously researched the breed for about a year, that is not a good thing!!) I'm not sure what you have already, but I've found that you need to actually add between $50-$100 onto the price of the dog for puppy supplies like food, dishes, chew toys, crate, etc. Good luck with your search, and be persistent. Your hard work will pay off soon!

05-09-2005, 08:35 AM	#28
Sydney'sMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 517	You live near me Hi! You live within driving distance of me. So I would feel bad if I didn't recomend the breeder that I got Syd from. She was $850...if you want a male they are $50-$100 cheaper. She is AKC and she has a beautiful face. She came to me 100% healthy...no worms, fleas, or problems of any kind. This breeder has 2 breeding mothers who are sisters. The other one is in heat now and being bred. The breeder is a friend of the family and I know she takes VERY good care of her mothers and the puppies. Let me know if you are interested.

05-09-2005, 10:15 AM	#29
ssguzzy828 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: south suburbs of illinois Posts: 734	Maybe you can try finding a breeder you feel comfortable with and put a deposit on a future litter this way it give you time to save a lil bit more. Thats what i did. im picking up my lil girl on the 28th just in time for my birthday. I to had a hard time finding one in a price range I felt comfortable with. I also had to consider all the supplies I needed to have on hand as well. So it worked out well cause now i have all the essentials ready and was able to buy it all a bit at a time as to not have to buy all at once. just an idea hope I was able to help a bit. sue

05-09-2005, 10:38 AM	#30
mickeyisagyrl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Depends on the time of year, but almost always VA Posts: 88	Also, if you talk to a breeder and they really like you and how you act with the puppies, they might knock down the price a bit. Tristan's breeder knocked $200 off the price than they told us over the phone when they realized that we're a good dog family (we trained guide dogs, researched the health risks and sizes of Yorkies, did some temperament tests on the puppies, etc)