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ironmike86 · 11-24-2012, 09:25 PM

I would research breeders. You may luck out and Find a Backyard breeder who cares about there pet And not pay much. But I would find that slim. Because if they cared about the breed they wouldn't just breed them for $$. But the same can go for a person who Shows there dog. Constantly breeding many dog to find the "winning" dog. I paid $1500 for My Pup. He was pet quality. The Sire and Dam are Both Nation Champions. So Imo depending on your area if your paying $2k + to much imo. I bought for health. I don't care about Showing. I know what his "Flaws" are in Conformance. But he makes up with smarts. But you also need $$ for Unexpected Vet bills . I spend $200 in one Month just on Bees stings.

ironmike86 · 11-24-2012, 11:21 PM

I also meant to say over $2k is to much under spay or neuter contract. IMO
But if you get breeding rights and are willing to take the responsibility then I would think that would be to much. Just so may ppl want so much for crappy breeding.
Pound for Pound Yorkies are expensive compared to another dogs with equal breeding. JMO

BLowry · 11-25-2012, 10:16 AM

I have 3...my first costing 1000. second 1300. (from the same breeder) and our little man 1800. they all came with papers which didn't matter to me because they are all spayed/neutered. the only one that came with a health guarantee was our little man. my next door neighbor bought one from someone that "just wanted to breed" for 400.00...In my area the cost, normally, is between 1000. and 1500.

gracielove · 11-25-2012, 10:48 AM

Alaskayorkie is right. You need to know what you are looking at. You need to know the difference between a backyard breeder and a puppy mill. Some people have gotten healthy dogs from both types of breeders but, personally, I would not reward bad breeding practices by giving them my money. Puppy mills keep their dogs in horrid conditions and then sell them fairly cheaply to pet stores and "boutiques." They take those poor puppies away from their mom way too early and many of them die in transit. Many more people have ended up with sickly pets from puppy mills.

A backyard breeder pays no attention to such details as genetics or health background. They take a dog that they think looks good and mate it with another that they have. No science is used and they many times produce genetically weakened pups that are far from the breed standard. Why should you care since you just want a pet? They are doing the breed a disservice. They weaken it as they produce dogs that are further and further from the healthy vital Yorkie that it should be.

When you do a Yorkie search online you will pull up mostly puppy mills and backyard breeders along with brokers. Unless you do a specific search for a particular kennel or breeder you will find the kind of things you have found so far. These people can make fancy websites but they are simply a front for some crooks that are trying to make money off the backs of these very popular dogs.

Look for clubs in your state or nearby states.The AKC has a search area where you can find conformation and breed clubs in your area. These clubs usually have a breeder referral person that you can contact. Also go to the YTCA website and do some research about the breed and breeders. Good breeders do have websites but you won't find them easily in a google search. Research any breeder you find, even if they show. A show breeder is not a guarantee of a healthy pup. You need to know what you are looking for. A reputable breeder should be able to sell you a healthy pet puppy for $800.00 to $1500. There is no reason to pay much more than that for a pet.

People who are trying to breed extra tiny Yorkies are making a mess of the breed. They will try to gouge you for thousands of dollars promising a tiny dog. Way too many people have paid way too much money for a tiny dog only to end up with a larger than normal pet or a very sick puppy.
The world of dog breeding is way more complicated than most people would ever imagine.
Buyer beware. All puppies are cute but you don't know what kind of health or personality issues lurk under that cute little furry coat.

CouversMom · 11-25-2012, 10:52 AM

You have received a lot of great advice. My two are an exception, they were both adopted. My male was $300 with his AKC papers and my female was free. There are tons of yorkies in rescues, so consider checking them out

caw · 11-25-2012, 11:07 AM

Yes...get in touch with an area breeders club or ytca website. Either way will get and keep you on the right track for finding a breeder who is serious about the breed and one that is right for you and your pocketboook.

waldosmom · 11-25-2012, 08:34 PM

Great advice you have gotten so far! I can't add much more, I lucked out and got my biewer for 400.00 on Craigslist he was fixed microchipped and current on all shots, and came with all his toys kennel and 4 beds. I found his breeder thu the ibc paperwork and contacted er so. Have inc gotten all his baby pictures, and photos of mom and dad.... Good luck in your search!

janeno · 11-25-2012, 08:40 PM

I payed $850 for my yorkie puppy. I got him from hobby breeder. I was planning to get a puppy from AKC certified breeder but we fell in love with this puppy. We purely got her for her personality and have not been disappointed so far

Jacksmom052709 · 11-25-2012, 08:55 PM

I don't have anything to add as you have received some great advice from others already. I just wanted to say that it is great to see you are doing your research first - wish I would have done some research first, but I have lucked out! Love both my fur babies. Also wanted to welcome you to YT. You will find some great info here!

Taryn0405 · 11-25-2012, 09:09 PM

You received great advice.

That's the good thing about YT, we all have a range of experience with our pups.
Mine was $1400 but from a BYB/puppymill in AR and was about 5 weeks when he was taken from his momma. Needless to say, he had a lot of health/social issues, and it took a long of time, patience, and money for us to get Gizmo where he is to say. All honeymoon money that as saved went towards Gizmo's health bills.

Please remember though, prices does not determine personality or health problems. There are those on here that bought their dogs from a puppy mill and spent $450 at Petland and swear up and down that their dog is fine, and there are those who spent $1700 at a breeder and their dog had a LP by the age of 2 or some weird genetic/personality issue.
Despite those random occurrences, please know that the more researched and better breeder (YTCA recommended) the higher statistics you'll have for a healthy and happy pup. However,keep in mind that those statistics can come at a price of upwards of $1,000.

Good luck!

GuinnessStout · 11-25-2012, 10:03 PM

My unaverage 12lb with papers was $550 and is completely healthy.

Verbena · 11-26-2012, 07:24 AM

I can not add anything to the wonderful advice that everyone has shared. Just do your research and be patient. You will get your pup. Good luck in your search

Lorraine · 11-26-2012, 07:41 AM

Price could be one factor in looking for a breeder to purchase from. In my area, show breeders such as myself will sell a pet quality puppy for about $1500 sometimes a bit less.
Other things to consider when purchasing-
If the breeder knows what they are doing, carefully choosing their breedings the puppies they produce even those sold for pet, will be beautiful. I start mine in leash training etc at 8 weeks. They are not even quite weaned yet.They are not taken home to the right buyer until 3 -4 months of age sometimes older.
You also want to have a breeder that asks you all kinds of questions such as previous pet ownership, where the pup will be living, how many and who in the family that sort of thing. And the breeder should be more than happy to be able to answer questions about their dogs and yorkies in general. They should know about the illnesses that Yorkies can be prone to and genetic issues that can happen in yorkies.
In Canada, under the CKC rules we are required to also provide a contract to the buyer for any dog or puppy sale outlining sire and dam reg. names and numbers registration number of puppy, litter reg. number and that Registration papers will be forthcoming to the new owner and price paid for the dog or puppy.
Personally my contract also requires that the dog or puppy be returned to me at any time in its lifetime should soemthing happen the owner can't keep it.
If it is returned within a month of purchase, I refund most of the purchase price keeping back $100 providing it is returned in good health. If it is returned because the puppy has a problem full refund.

ironmike86 · 11-26-2012, 04:44 PM

Seems alot of Puppy mills will charge $ 2-3k+ making ppl who don't know better think the pup must be good quality. My pup was health checked and I got the Vet paper saying so. But I still was giving time to have the pup checked by my own vet. Pups that young theres really not much they can tell except knees or if they have something bad??But I still get a health guarantee for anything Genetic like liver shunts ect..But pet quality from a good conformance breeder means the pup is still nice . But they can't keep them all.

11-25-2012, 10:16 AM	#18
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I have 3...my first costing 1000. second 1300. (from the same breeder) and our little man 1800. they all came with papers which didn't matter to me because they are all spayed/neutered. the only one that came with a health guarantee was our little man. my next door neighbor bought one from someone that "just wanted to breed" for 400.00...In my area the cost, normally, is between 1000. and 1500. __________________ Brenda

11-25-2012, 10:52 AM	#20
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	You have received a lot of great advice. My two are an exception, they were both adopted. My male was $300 with his AKC papers and my female was free. There are tons of yorkies in rescues, so consider checking them out __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

11-25-2012, 08:34 PM	#22
waldosmom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 127	Great advice you have gotten so far! I can't add much more, I lucked out and got my biewer for 400.00 on Craigslist he was fixed microchipped and current on all shots, and came with all his toys kennel and 4 beds. I found his breeder thu the ibc paperwork and contacted er so. Have inc gotten all his baby pictures, and photos of mom and dad.... Good luck in your search! __________________ Mommy to Harley The Biewer

11-25-2012, 08:55 PM	#24
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	I don't have anything to add as you have received some great advice from others already. I just wanted to say that it is great to see you are doing your research first - wish I would have done some research first, but I have lucked out! Love both my fur babies. Also wanted to welcome you to YT. You will find some great info here! __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

11-25-2012, 09:09 PM	#25
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	You received great advice. That's the good thing about YT, we all have a range of experience with our pups. Mine was $1400 but from a BYB/puppymill in AR and was about 5 weeks when he was taken from his momma. Needless to say, he had a lot of health/social issues, and it took a long of time, patience, and money for us to get Gizmo where he is to say. All honeymoon money that as saved went towards Gizmo's health bills. Please remember though, prices does not determine personality or health problems. There are those on here that bought their dogs from a puppy mill and spent $450 at Petland and swear up and down that their dog is fine, and there are those who spent $1700 at a breeder and their dog had a LP by the age of 2 or some weird genetic/personality issue. Despite those random occurrences, please know that the more researched and better breeder (YTCA recommended) the higher statistics you'll have for a healthy and happy pup. However,keep in mind that those statistics can come at a price of upwards of $1,000. Good luck! __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

11-24-2012, 09:25 PM	#16
ironmike86 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,628	I would research breeders. You may luck out and Find a Backyard breeder who cares about there pet And not pay much. But I would find that slim. Because if they cared about the breed they wouldn't just breed them for $$. But the same can go for a person who Shows there dog. Constantly breeding many dog to find the "winning" dog. I paid $1500 for My Pup. He was pet quality. The Sire and Dam are Both Nation Champions. So Imo depending on your area if your paying $2k + to much imo. I bought for health. I don't care about Showing. I know what his "Flaws" are in Conformance. But he makes up with smarts. But you also need $$ for Unexpected Vet bills . I spend $200 in one Month just on Bees stings.

11-24-2012, 11:21 PM	#17
ironmike86 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,628	I also meant to say over $2k is to much under spay or neuter contract. IMO But if you get breeding rights and are willing to take the responsibility then I would think that would be to much. Just so may ppl want so much for crappy breeding. Pound for Pound Yorkies are expensive compared to another dogs with equal breeding. JMO

11-25-2012, 10:48 AM	#19
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Alaskayorkie is right. You need to know what you are looking at. You need to know the difference between a backyard breeder and a puppy mill. Some people have gotten healthy dogs from both types of breeders but, personally, I would not reward bad breeding practices by giving them my money. Puppy mills keep their dogs in horrid conditions and then sell them fairly cheaply to pet stores and "boutiques." They take those poor puppies away from their mom way too early and many of them die in transit. Many more people have ended up with sickly pets from puppy mills. A backyard breeder pays no attention to such details as genetics or health background. They take a dog that they think looks good and mate it with another that they have. No science is used and they many times produce genetically weakened pups that are far from the breed standard. Why should you care since you just want a pet? They are doing the breed a disservice. They weaken it as they produce dogs that are further and further from the healthy vital Yorkie that it should be. When you do a Yorkie search online you will pull up mostly puppy mills and backyard breeders along with brokers. Unless you do a specific search for a particular kennel or breeder you will find the kind of things you have found so far. These people can make fancy websites but they are simply a front for some crooks that are trying to make money off the backs of these very popular dogs. Look for clubs in your state or nearby states.The AKC has a search area where you can find conformation and breed clubs in your area. These clubs usually have a breeder referral person that you can contact. Also go to the YTCA website and do some research about the breed and breeders. Good breeders do have websites but you won't find them easily in a google search. Research any breeder you find, even if they show. A show breeder is not a guarantee of a healthy pup. You need to know what you are looking for. A reputable breeder should be able to sell you a healthy pet puppy for $800.00 to $1500. There is no reason to pay much more than that for a pet. People who are trying to breed extra tiny Yorkies are making a mess of the breed. They will try to gouge you for thousands of dollars promising a tiny dog. Way too many people have paid way too much money for a tiny dog only to end up with a larger than normal pet or a very sick puppy. The world of dog breeding is way more complicated than most people would ever imagine. Buyer beware. All puppies are cute but you don't know what kind of health or personality issues lurk under that cute little furry coat.

11-25-2012, 11:07 AM	#21
caw YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: waco, texas Posts: 312	Yes...get in touch with an area breeders club or ytca website. Either way will get and keep you on the right track for finding a breeder who is serious about the breed and one that is right for you and your pocketboook.

11-25-2012, 08:40 PM	#23
janeno Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: California & Washington states Posts: 118	I payed $850 for my yorkie puppy. I got him from hobby breeder. I was planning to get a puppy from AKC certified breeder but we fell in love with this puppy. We purely got her for her personality and have not been disappointed so far

11-25-2012, 10:03 PM	#26
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	My unaverage 12lb with papers was $550 and is completely healthy. __________________ Alisha mommy to Guinness Stout 7 & Stella Artois 5 & Teagan 4 Guinness & Stella proud Teapot Club Members

11-26-2012, 07:24 AM	#27
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	I can not add anything to the wonderful advice that everyone has shared. Just do your research and be patient. You will get your pup. Good luck in your search __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

11-26-2012, 07:41 AM	#28
Lorraine Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 2,060	Price could be one factor in looking for a breeder to purchase from. In my area, show breeders such as myself will sell a pet quality puppy for about $1500 sometimes a bit less. Other things to consider when purchasing- If the breeder knows what they are doing, carefully choosing their breedings the puppies they produce even those sold for pet, will be beautiful. I start mine in leash training etc at 8 weeks. They are not even quite weaned yet.They are not taken home to the right buyer until 3 -4 months of age sometimes older. You also want to have a breeder that asks you all kinds of questions such as previous pet ownership, where the pup will be living, how many and who in the family that sort of thing. And the breeder should be more than happy to be able to answer questions about their dogs and yorkies in general. They should know about the illnesses that Yorkies can be prone to and genetic issues that can happen in yorkies. In Canada, under the CKC rules we are required to also provide a contract to the buyer for any dog or puppy sale outlining sire and dam reg. names and numbers registration number of puppy, litter reg. number and that Registration papers will be forthcoming to the new owner and price paid for the dog or puppy. Personally my contract also requires that the dog or puppy be returned to me at any time in its lifetime should soemthing happen the owner can't keep it. If it is returned within a month of purchase, I refund most of the purchase price keeping back $100 providing it is returned in good health. If it is returned because the puppy has a problem full refund. __________________ Lorraine www.loribenyorkies.com Canada

11-26-2012, 04:44 PM	#29
ironmike86 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,628	Seems alot of Puppy mills will charge $ 2-3k+ making ppl who don't know better think the pup must be good quality. My pup was health checked and I got the Vet paper saying so. But I still was giving time to have the pup checked by my own vet. Pups that young theres really not much they can tell except knees or if they have something bad??But I still get a health guarantee for anything Genetic like liver shunts ect..But pet quality from a good conformance breeder means the pup is still nice . But they can't keep them all.