I have two yorkies...one I got from a byb...before I knew any better and paid $500.00...he is the best dog I ever had. He is sweet and loving never tears anything up. I decided to get another and I got her from a breeder that guaranteed her health...I did not get her as a puppy she was a year and a half. She said that she would be two small to show. Now she is totally different than Remmy. Not as eager to please as he is and I paid $1100 hundred for her. Not that she is worse or better just different. Remmy was easy to train... she is not so easy. However in public places she is very comfortable...Remmy acts like a freak when I take him places...I think dogs are like children and are very different no matter where they come from and I think alot has to do with how they are raised. I am happy that you used a reptutable breeder as they are concerend about the breed and not just the money. And even though you paid that much you have a health guarentee against genetic diseases.

heehee...Thank you Irene :D - I love what you posted also ...You know I'm IN Love with your Yorkie Guy... Sultan, and that picture of him winking has got to be the BEST shot on a site I've seen in a long time !!! ...You know I love your ALL babies but that Sultan is something else !

Rini,

I dont' know how I do it either. It works for me because I don't have a ton of litters a year and my mom comes over during the day..she's addicted to Yorkies too..lol
I plan on going part time this year so that will be even better. One thing I can say about my babies is they are the best way to forget problems and relieve stress by grooming and playing with them.
Oh how I wish I was retired....

Hugs,
Irene

:aimeeyork Hi there, The saying is "you get what you pay for" I think what you payed is a price for a good Yorkie. My brother and I payed 1200 each for ours. We love the babs we got. :)

SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! You did good getting this one. She looks like she is going to be tiny! :littleang

We got Molly free, after our friend paid $650. (about) and then decided she was too hyper. She is a barker!! But now that we've had her for 6 months, I would have gladly paid $2000. for her. She is the most loving, smartest, adorable baby girl. I can't imagine not having her.

Val

Centralnewyorki-

That is SUCH a good point! I am the same as you--I do not do all of the things that some people my age do either. Christ, I don't even take vacations! I am 30 years old and have only flown twice. I don't drink, smoke, do drugs, etc. But, I do spend on other hobbies, house stuff, clothes, etc. And I am an intern living on loans, so that is part of the problem. I am not spending "income", I am spending debt.

The other thing I am worrying about is the additional costs. I knew about vaccinations and spaying, but now my boyfriend is talking about puppy socialization classes. They are 75 for 5. My boyfriend likes terriers, and he is getting frustrated that she will not come to us when we call her sometimes. She will sit and stare at us. He tries the high voice, the stern voice, etc. So he is thinking she will need some puppy classes, and I know I want her in obedience training when she is the right age. She is 11 weeks tomorrow. So, those types of classes sure add up.

Have you all seen the "My dog record book" by Rachel Hale? Ohmygod, it is so cute, and a great dog "babybook".

Here she was post bath-blowdry:

What a little DOLL !!

It'll get better
 

I know just how you feel. I looked forever to find a breeder that didn't charge an arm and a leg. She never quoted me a price but gave me a range based on size. Anyway, I was hoping to spend about $800 or less. Unfortunately, the litter she had is going to be smaller than she expected and so the price is probably going to be about $1200. I wasn't going to get a puppy because of the price, until my mom told me to do it because it was probably going to be my last chance to buy whatever I wanted with my hard earned money. I'm not going to earn all of the money though, I'm going to have to "borrow" some from my student loans. Just wanted to let you know that I can relate to how you're feeling and I won't bring my baby home until the end of July.

YES! I know what you mean about the "tiny" thing. What is the deal with size? It seems like even reputable breeders charge more for dogs that will be 3 or 4 lbs (or god forbid less). We did not necessarily even want a tiny dog. We wanted a 4 to 5 lb yorkie. To me, charging more for size seems like someone a "seedy" breeder would do, but I think even good breeders do. It seems like an exploitation of the whole "teacup" thing to me. If they are below standard, which is 4 lbs, they should not charge more, just like an 8 lb yorkie would not cost more. Consider me irritated and confused with what appears to be greed and/or exploitation of the market. Are there any other breeds who are as common as yorkies and not completely obscure that cost so much?

A woman I talked to bought a puppy from my breeder like 4 years ago, and only paid $500. Something has happened to the market, but it does not follow the laws of supply and demand, because supply is usually available.

Ok, I will attach more pics. I do not know which of her littermates she was, but I do know she had the shortest nose, so I am thinking that she is one of the two on the left. The other pic is of her the day I picked her up, showing off her dress.

And this is probably the sign we will need after our attempt to train her.

Lol........A chance breeders have large backs . IMO , the higher pricing might have to do with peoples always asking for smaller and smaller Yorkies . How many posts asking for 4 pounds and under or " so called Teacups " are written by peoples ? There are a lots . I am not a breeder and will never be .