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Rem&Silkmom · 05-16-2005, 11:28 AM

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.

red98vett · 05-16-2005, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRini

Villette between this comment and your 'Little Hussy' thread. I can't stop laughing!!!..

Hugs,
Irene

heehee...Thank you Irene

- 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 !

whispersmom2 · 05-16-2005, 05:21 PM

Frankly, I would not ever worry that I might have paid too much for a puppy who was going to be my pet. BUT, I would be concerned about the price I would be asked to pay for a puppy who is "show potential or breed quality"--the breeder has NO idea whether the puppy has any potential for anything other than a pet and to represent an 8 week old puppy as having those potentials is just dishonest.
Paying three thousand or more for a nice puppy-key word here is "NICE"-because the buyer hopes to breed still does not make a responsible choice or a responsible breeder. To me, breeding is a full time responsibility and I cannot imagine leaving my puppies home for several hours each day. That is just the way I have handled breeding. I didn't breed til I was retired and home with the wee critters...Irene, I don't know how you handle all that you do but I know I couldn't do it.. AND, the joy in breeding for me was spending time with my younguns..
So, Amy,if you love your baby, and it brings you happiness and joy and gives you love and comfort-the price was just right!!

YorkieRini · 05-16-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whispersmom2

Frankly, I would not ever worry that I might have paid too much for a puppy who was going to be my pet. BUT, I would be concerned about the price I would be asked to pay for a puppy who is "show potential or breed quality"--the breeder has NO idea whether the puppy has any potential for anything other than a pet and to represent an 8 week old puppy as having those potentials is just dishonest.
Paying three thousand or more for a nice puppy-key word here is "NICE"-because the buyer hopes to breed still does not make a responsible choice or a responsible breeder. To me, breeding is a full time responsibility and I cannot imagine leaving my puppies home for several hours each day. That is just the way I have handled breeding. I didn't breed til I was retired and home with the wee critters...Irene, I don't know how you handle all that you do but I know I couldn't do it.. AND, the joy in breeding for me was spending time with my younguns..So, Amy,if you love your baby, and it brings you happiness and joy and gives you love and comfort-the price was just right!!

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

Jane · 05-16-2005, 06:15 PM

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.

txshopper73 · 05-16-2005, 06:25 PM

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

valiegirl · 05-16-2005, 06:26 PM

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 · 05-17-2005, 05:51 AM

I am feeling the same way you are. I won't be getting my pup for another few weeks, but I know writing the check is going to hurt! But, I keep thinking, and to everyone who questions me for paying so much money for a dog, I explain that there are a lot of things that people my age (young 20's) do that I don't. I don't want to spend a fortune to make my car look all fancy, I don't go out drinking every weekend, I don't smoke, do drugs, etc. My priorities are quite different from some people's, and I would rather spend my money and invest my time into something that is going to bring me years of happiness and laughter (and snuggles, and kisses!)

Kim (SoCalyorkiLvr)- that is a great way to think: $1,500 is really only $100 a year- where else can you get so much fun and happiness for so cheap?!

amyhinmn · 05-17-2005, 06:04 AM

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".

amyhinmn · 05-17-2005, 06:06 AM

Here she was post bath-blowdry:

red98vett · 05-17-2005, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by amyhinmn

Here she was post bath-blowdry:

What a little DOLL !!

Sunnyd · 05-17-2005, 06:53 AM

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.

amyhinmn · 05-17-2005, 08:46 AM

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.

amyhinmn · 05-17-2005, 09:02 AM

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

Diego · 05-17-2005, 10:14 AM

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 .

05-16-2005, 06:15 PM	#50
Jane YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amherstburg,Ontario Posts: 499	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. __________________ Oliver, Sweetie & Jane

05-17-2005, 06:06 AM	#55
amyhinmn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	Here she was post bath-blowdry: Attached Thumbnails

05-17-2005, 06:53 AM	#57
Sunnyd Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Linwood, KS Posts: 249	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.

05-17-2005, 08:46 AM	#58
amyhinmn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	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. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by amyhinmn; 05-17-2005 at 09:01 AM.

05-17-2005, 09:02 AM	#59
amyhinmn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	And this is probably the sign we will need after our attempt to train her. Attached Thumbnails

05-16-2005, 11:28 AM	#46
Rem&Silkmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 833	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.

05-16-2005, 05:21 PM	#48
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Frankly, I would not ever worry that I might have paid too much for a puppy who was going to be my pet. BUT, I would be concerned about the price I would be asked to pay for a puppy who is "show potential or breed quality"--the breeder has NO idea whether the puppy has any potential for anything other than a pet and to represent an 8 week old puppy as having those potentials is just dishonest. Paying three thousand or more for a nice puppy-key word here is "NICE"-because the buyer hopes to breed still does not make a responsible choice or a responsible breeder. To me, breeding is a full time responsibility and I cannot imagine leaving my puppies home for several hours each day. That is just the way I have handled breeding. I didn't breed til I was retired and home with the wee critters...Irene, I don't know how you handle all that you do but I know I couldn't do it.. AND, the joy in breeding for me was spending time with my younguns.. So, Amy,if you love your baby, and it brings you happiness and joy and gives you love and comfort-the price was just right!!

05-16-2005, 06:25 PM	#51
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! You did good getting this one. She looks like she is going to be tiny!

05-16-2005, 06:26 PM	#52
valiegirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 37	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

05-17-2005, 05:51 AM	#53
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	I am feeling the same way you are. I won't be getting my pup for another few weeks, but I know writing the check is going to hurt! But, I keep thinking, and to everyone who questions me for paying so much money for a dog, I explain that there are a lot of things that people my age (young 20's) do that I don't. I don't want to spend a fortune to make my car look all fancy, I don't go out drinking every weekend, I don't smoke, do drugs, etc. My priorities are quite different from some people's, and I would rather spend my money and invest my time into something that is going to bring me years of happiness and laughter (and snuggles, and kisses!) Kim (SoCalyorkiLvr)- that is a great way to think: $1,500 is really only $100 a year- where else can you get so much fun and happiness for so cheap?!

05-17-2005, 06:04 AM	#54
amyhinmn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	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".

05-17-2005, 10:14 AM	#60
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	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 .