Originally Posted by MomtoJasper (Post 4282862)

I bought Jasper when he was 11 weeks old for $700. When I called the week before to see if he was still available I was told yes, there was a $100 deposit and I could pick him up anytime. She didn't ask any questions about the suttoundings he would be in, other animals, fence, etc. I did provide some of it on my own though. I bought him from a family in Brinkley, AR. Their website says they have been breeding for 17 years. Jasper was AKC registered and came microchipped and up-to-date on his shots. I had 72 hours to take him in for a vet wellness check. Other than that, there was no health guarantee. Of course, I didn't know that I had the right to have one from a rebutable breeder until I came to YT. Which was after the fact and I was already in love with my little man.

The parents were on site along with the littermates. There was a chain linked area in the back with several closed kennels. We heard no barking or anything though. We weren't looking either. I had asked a while back to have her site looked at for opinions because I was afraid I had done business with a byb. I think the concensus was that she wasn't...but could turn down that road very easily.

Anyway, this was a lot more information than you asked for. But that's how we came to have the most awesome, loving, little furbutt I think I've ever owned. He came to me at a time in my life when I needed someone to take care of and mother all of the time. He has lifted my spirits and helped to start digging me out of this depression I've been in for a long time now. But, that is a topic for another day. Thanks everyone for reading me babbling. I love being here. I get more comfortable everyday and that's a big deal for me. :)

Originally Posted by pstinard (Post 4283481)

We paid $750 for Bella in March 2013 under fairly similar circumstances in downstate Illinois. Bella came with full AKC registration, and her AKC pedigree shows that she came from good breeding stock (thank God, because I didn't know what to look for at the time). The breeder seems fairly "old school," so I doubt that any state-of-the-art genetic testing for diseases was done, but Bella has been healthy, frisky, and adorable :).

Originally Posted by Oddsock (Post 4281599)

Caleb cost £500 = $769.15
He's from a Yorkshire breeder of 20 years - Lynn Chambers.
Kennel Club registered.
Microchipped and wormed. Did not have injections, due to his size. (has had them now)

Is that all the info you wanted, or have I missed something?

Originally Posted by DQ408 (Post 4283550)

I paid $200.00 for Sharkie he was 14 weeks old. I got him from a lady that got him from a friends of hers and was not able to train him not to use her house as a potty . I guess she was frustrated and so she sold him to me for $ 200.00 :) Lucky me

Originally Posted by DQ408 (Post 4283550)

I paid $200.00 for Sharkie he was 14 weeks old. I got him from a lady that got him from a friends of hers and was not able to train him not to use her house as a potty . I guess she was frustrated and so she sold him to me for $ 200.00 :) Lucky me

Originally Posted by barneysmommmy (Post 4283626)

I am textbook terrible when it comes to my purchasing history. Here are two examples of how not to purchase a puppy and one example of retribution.

I paid $300 for Charlie....a teacup (they really sold him as a teacup..Yes, I know now how silly that is). He had no paperwork or registration and we exchanged money and pup at a parking lot. He ended up weighing 15 pounds. It was a pretty big cup. I am pretty sure he was from a puppymill type situation. He was not fully weaned. He kept trying to nurse off of our male dog, Max. Max was not amused. He had a bad case of worms. I think he was actually around 4 weeks old. This would explain why he was so tiny and grew to be so big. He was filthy. I have since seen multiple ads from them. They are constantly selling puppies.

I paid $500 for Barney. I am still on the fence about his breeder. He is AKC registered. His paper work shows that he was champion sired and shows that they performed genetic testing but I don't know what testing was done. She offered no health guarantee and sold him without a spay/neuter contract. We were told he would end up around 9 pounds. We asked for a large yorkie. He is 7.5 months old and still only weighs 4.5 pounds. Again, I blindly purchased him from an ad in the paper. I wish I had known more about the right questions to ask.

Anna's shelter fee was $150. My retribution. She dispels any myths about older dogs from shelters. She is such a blessing. I hope that in some weird way, giving her a good life makes up for Charlie's mom.

Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 4283638)

I feel the same way. I supported the wrong type of person (broker:thumbdown) and I forever feel terrible about it. So I volunteer my time and money in rescue to somehow hopefully make things better one dog at a time.

Originally Posted by gemy (Post 4283315)

I think we need a stickey of range of costs for the 10 most common health problems in Yorkies, and the financial burden.
I say range of costs because - specialists all over the country do charge different amounts, and some surgeries are more complicated for eg; an LP repair than others.

Originally Posted by Teresiana (Post 4283659)

You see, I'm the exact opposite. My first was from a shelter, then 2 rescues. My last rescue was so sick when we got her. Not to mention she was put on anti-anxiety medication at 12 weeks because her first adoptive family thought she freaked out too much in her crate. Then that same family returned her to the rescue because they thought she was too stressed out. My poor little Momo! Yes, the vet bills were ridiculous...so ridiculous that the receptionist at my vet's office double checked one of my bills because she couldn't believe it was so expensive. But the worst part was stressing out at home when she was in the hospital...wondering what in the world was going on there & praying she'd come home. I still remember holding her in my arms at night, bawling my eyes out & nudging her every 10 minutes just to make sure she was still alive. It was awful. It may sound selfish, but I just could not put myself through that again. So I made the decision to get my next pup from a breeder. I would like to rescue again. But I need to prepare myself emotionally just in case it ends up difficult.

Originally Posted by Wiggle Wiggle (Post 4283953)

Hi there. . .
My puppy was only R3000=$300. But I think that the yorkie pups as pets in South Africa is not that expensive.
Thanks . . .

Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 4283674)

What a sad story! :( Yes it is true that many of the dogs that wind up in rescue we do not know their whole story. Many times the original owners even lie to make themselves look not as bad. But you do make a good point. The dogs are in rescue for a reason. I guess I have been lucky that most of my fosters have not been particularly difficult cases. The worst was Scrappy, and well he didn't make it. :( But a rescue should make it clear that rescuing dogs could also be a crap shoot (although they are vetted) just like buying from a byb.

Your poor Momo! That just proves right there that just bc a vet is a vet, doesn't mean they necessarily know what they are doing!

Originally Posted by Teresiana (Post 4283571)

Yes, lucky you...he's adorable!

Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 4283625)

I'd say both you and Sharkie were lucky. She got him much too young and didn't even put in an honest effort for potty training before she got rid of him! 14 weeks old?! Shame on her, good for you!

Originally Posted by nanahas3 (Post 4282858)

First let me say again I am so happy for you that you were able to rescue you little Biewer. But I have a question also. I am a little confused at why you keep saying he is rare. There are quite a few briewer breeders, many members here on YT. They are very beautiful but I am not sure I would call them rare.

Originally Posted by Tiskers (Post 4281587)

Hi, I'm pretty new here (and don't have my Yorkie yet) so if this is an inappropriate question, please forgive.

I realize this may be a somewhat personal question, but on several other forums I visit, cost is freely discussed. Never for judgment (i.e., you won't hear, "You paid WHAT?! I'd never pay THAT!") or for bragging ("Mine cost more, must be better...") or for the bargain shoppers ("Well, I only paid $xxx...,") etc. It's just another stated fact from people who are comfortable disclosing.

I think that in discussing breeders, and breeding practices, and all the other nuances of research that go into making a responsible, educated decision, cost does factor in.

I have been researching what I believe to be responsible breeders and have found HUGE variances in price. From $650 to $3900 (or more) for a Yorkie pup.

Everyone's budget and comfort zone are different, of course, but when prices paid are secret and unspoken, then prospective buyers are missing what I believe is an important piece of the decision-making puzzle. While most people are not looking for a "bargain" in buying their new pup, in my humble opinion, cost is a reality.

I also realize that different parts of the country (or world) are different, so if you do disclose price, please state the general geographic area of the breeder. (if you are comfortable disclosing the breeder openly, that's awesome too!)

And just to be sure we are all on the same page, unless stated otherwise, let's assume we are talking about healthy Yorkie pups, typically 12 weeks old or under (and not older adults); sold as pets, with limited registration rights (i.e., pup will be spayed or neutered, not bred.). And if your pup came with lots of goodies and "extras", please mention that too.

I think this thread has the potential to be a really valuable resource for people looking to adopt a Yorkie pup.

Thanks in advance for all replies.

Lynn

Originally Posted by Tiskers (Post 4281587)

Hi, I'm pretty new here (and don't have my Yorkie yet) so if this is an inappropriate question, please forgive.

I realize this may be a somewhat personal question, but on several other forums I visit, cost is freely discussed. Never for judgment (i.e., you won't hear, "You paid WHAT?! I'd never pay THAT!") or for bragging ("Mine cost more, must be better...") or for the bargain shoppers ("Well, I only paid ...,") etc. It's just another stated fact from people who are comfortable disclosing.

I think that in discussing breeders, and breeding practices, and all the other nuances of research that go into making a responsible, educated decision, cost does factor in.

I have been researching what I believe to be responsible breeders and have found HUGE variances in price. From $650 to $3900 (or more) for a Yorkie pup.

Everyone's budget and comfort zone are different, of course, but when prices paid are secret and unspoken, then prospective buyers are missing what I believe is an important piece of the decision-making puzzle. While most people are not looking for a "bargain" in buying their new pup, in my humble opinion, cost is a reality.

I also realize that different parts of the country (or world) are different, so if you do disclose price, please state the general geographic area of the breeder. (if you are comfortable disclosing the breeder openly, that's awesome too!)

And just to be sure we are all on the same page, unless stated otherwise, let's assume we are talking about healthy Yorkie pups, typically 12 weeks old or under (and not older adults); sold as pets, with limited registration rights (i.e., pup will be spayed or neutered, not bred.). And if your pup came with lots of goodies and "extras", please mention that too.

I think this thread has the potential to be a really valuable resource for people looking to adopt a Yorkie pup.

Thanks in advance for all replies.

Lynn

Originally Posted by yorkylove (Post 4286146)