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Ingridrose · 03-04-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gracielove

Unless you are a show/breeder you should never pay $2000 or more for a puppy. In the world of those who breed purebred animals and compete for prizes the pricing usually goes according to show quality, breeder quality, and pet quality. Most non professionals would not be able to tell the difference if they saw a group of puppies that contained some of all categories. There is a difference to the trained eye though. Behind those pups is usually a sound set of genes.

People who are not show/breeders that put high price tags on their pups are doing so because of the size or color of the pup and have no kind of a sound genetic background or a truthful health guarantee.

You can get a beautiful pet quality puppy from a show/breeder for a reasonable price. Of course you need to check out the breeder's reputation and references. Not everyone is above board but that arena is the only place you are going to find puppies that are bred for soundness in body type as well as temperament.

I only want a pet....not a show dog....thanks for this info...much appreciated...

ironmike86 · 03-04-2015, 04:19 PM

Yes if a show breeder sells there dog that they didn't choose to show. There will be faults. But what you get is good lineage better health and closer to conformation of the Yorkie breed. Most always under $2k. My Winnie looked good but she is on the smaller side. My breeder like larger dogs for show.
I get the health guarantee. Home breeders can still health check and still do there best to keep the breed standard but they don't have access like Show breeders to match good dogs. So they should sell for more. Rare colors well those ppl shouldn't breed those colors . never mind they asking $2500. Like said before research the breeder you want you $$ worth. For me its alot. I would rather spend on breedeing vs vet bills. Guaranteed one or the other. I would rescue before going to a greeder.

gracielove · 03-05-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ingridrose

I only want a pet....not a show dog....thanks for this info...much appreciated...

All show breeders have pet puppies. A show dog is not always born in each litter. Most show/breeders look forward to selling pets to help offset some of the expense of the breeding. The new pet owner gets the benefit of the wealth of knowledge that a reputable and experienced show/breeder has plus the genetic testing and health guarantee.

These breeders will not charge the outrageous prices that puppy millers and backyard breeders do either.

ironmike86 · 03-05-2015, 04:39 PM

A show breeder will only sell you a "pet" quality. You won't get a potential Show dog from them. What you get is the health checks. And if you do the research the prices are close better a Home breeder, Puppy Mill and Show Breeder. Some Home breeders will learn and try to do it right. Most Show breeder will because they invest alot of time and $$. Puppy mill/pet store just wants $$ they don't care about health.

03-04-2015, 04:19 PM	#17
ironmike86 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,628	Yes if a show breeder sells there dog that they didn't choose to show. There will be faults. But what you get is good lineage better health and closer to conformation of the Yorkie breed. Most always under $2k. My Winnie looked good but she is on the smaller side. My breeder like larger dogs for show. I get the health guarantee. Home breeders can still health check and still do there best to keep the breed standard but they don't have access like Show breeders to match good dogs. So they should sell for more. Rare colors well those ppl shouldn't breed those colors . never mind they asking $2500. Like said before research the breeder you want you $$ worth. For me its alot. I would rather spend on breedeing vs vet bills. Guaranteed one or the other. I would rescue before going to a greeder.

03-05-2015, 04:39 PM	#19
ironmike86 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,628	A show breeder will only sell you a "pet" quality. You won't get a potential Show dog from them. What you get is the health checks. And if you do the research the prices are close better a Home breeder, Puppy Mill and Show Breeder. Some Home breeders will learn and try to do it right. Most Show breeder will because they invest alot of time and $$. Puppy mill/pet store just wants $$ they don't care about health.