Why are yorkies so expensive ?

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by daisysis

I have 3 yorkies and bought at differnet price. I am not rich I just love this breed.. However why do most think if you can not afford a yorkie you do not deserve one.
That is so untrue....Dishing out $800 to $1000 all at once is different than pay for a $40 vet shot. all at once..
I know alot of people that I gave a yorkie too that could not afford one.
They have wonderful loveing homes. Updated on shots ..and they would go in debt if there furbaby would get sick.
That is really harsh to say People that can not afford a yorkie could not care for them the right way.
I do not understand why they are so pricey
But, I do know once you get one they are worth millions to you

The only thing I have to say about that is if someone can't afford to pay $1000 for a yorkie puppy at one time, what will they do if their yorkie needs some kind of medical treatment that costs $1000 all at once? Not all vets will work with you on payments..a lot of them require it all to be paid right then at once.

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by girdygirl

Question ....Why are yorkies so expensive when other breeds go for $300 to $500? People are paying 1000 on up for yorkies they cant breed or show....why are they sold for such high price?

Your area must be different for prices of pups as even mixed small breed pups are sold for no less usually than $500 more often in the $700- $900 range.

[PuppyLovinNurse]

I paid $850 for Chloe who is not registered & I had to sign a no-breeding contract that stated I had to have her spayed.

I could have paid $850 million and I'd still honestly say she's worth every dang penny!

[daisysis]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

The only thing I have to say about that is if someone can't afford to pay $1000 for a yorkie puppy at one time, what will they do if their yorkie needs some kind of medical treatment that costs $1000 all at once? Not all vets will work with you on payments..a lot of them require it all to be paid right then at once.

Are you kiding with me on this

[mrlmonroe]

I do think it's good that yorkies are a high price - as people would buy them for novelty sake (so cute, like a stuffed animal) and then the reality of owning a dog kicks in and they don't treat them right (just my opinion)

I also spent my $1250, no intention of breeding or showing, and worth every penny!!! And I got pet insurance so if big things happen, it's covered.

so all in all, I am glad they are as pricey as they are so people really have to want them to get them ( in most - not all cases).

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by daisysis

Are you kiding with me on this

Nope...there are a lot of vets around here (College Station is the home of Texas A&M University and the only vet school in Texas). There are some vets that work with payments but some that don't. As far as I know, the vet I use doesn't normally take payments. They want payment in full at the time of services. I'm just saying, if they don't have an extra $1000 in their bank account to buy a yorkie, what are they going to do if they all of a sudden have a $1000 vet bill?

[karren]

I have waited and bugged my hubby to get me a yorkie for 2 years... ...but instead, he gave me a child......after a year and a half I ask him again if I could have a yorkie..... Again,he gave me another child....after 2 years had passed I wanted another child ......then guess what .....he gave me a yorkie........ .

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by karren

I have waited and bugged my hubby to get me a yorkie for 2 years... ...but instead, he gave me a child......after a year and a half I ask him again if I could have a yorkie..... Again,he gave me another child....after 2 years had passed I wanted another child ......then guess what .....he gave me a yorkie........ .

LOL Too Funny :-)

[johaufares]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I never said anything about the the "wants" we provide for our yorkies (collars, clothes, carriers, etc.). I only refered to the necessary things - vet bills, grooming, food, etc. A lot of people don't realize how much it costs to own a dog, especially a small long-haired breed. You'd think a big dog would cost you more in the long run (and probably does with food) but little dogs cost just as much as a large dog to have and usually more. If you have a big dog with diarrhea, you will probably be fine to get your dog to the vet the next morning when they open, but if you have a tiny 3lb yorkie with diarrhea you may need to go to the emergency clinic in the middle of the night because they could so easily become dehydrated and hypoglycemic. They are a long haired breed so they require regular grooming, need a high quality food because they don't eat much and need to be able to get as much nutrients from it as possible, and somehow these little ones usually just need to go to the vet more (they are so little that we just worry over every little thing!). And do you know how many people want a yorkie becasue they are small and cute? There are so many people that would buy a yorkie on the spur of a moment if given the opportunity if they cost less and a lot of those people don't know enough about the breed and aren't prepared to own one. When people see the hefty pricetags on these yorkies, it makes most of them step back and really think - do I really want this dog? They'll start to research the breed, ask others about them, look at different breeders....not too many people want to just blow $1000 on something they aren't sure if they want or not. You knew you wanted a yorkie and took the time to prepare for owning one which is a great thing! I wish more people would do this when thinking about buying any type of dog! Again, I never mentioned buying all the fancy extras most of us buy our babies. Maybe you are getting this from seeing some of the other threads I've posted on. Yes, I spend a lot of money on my dog - she has a closet filled with clothes, collars, carriers, and bows, etc...I just love to buy things for her. She does not need these things and would be just fine with a couple toys, a dish for her food and water, a harness and leash, and maybe a sweater for when it is cold outside. What dogs need most is love and affection from their family. If you are providing the basic needs for your dog and taking it to the vet when needed and giving it the love and attention it deserves, that's all your dog needs. Everything else is just for fun! I mean really my dog could probably care a less what I put on her...the outfits are more for me (I just like to pretend she cares)..I just have fun with them. I'd much rather see someone loving their dog and meeting their basic needs than someone who buys fancy collars and clothes for their dog to dress them up but doesn't spend anytime loving their dog.

Hi again, and I really sorry if I make you feel offended I really sorry for that it wasnt my intention, and may be your right, when people buy a dog and with the time they realize they cant afford it and the poor little one ended up in the shelter I saw a case with one of my friends and it wasnt because the money it was because the dog it wasnt the right one for them. But I am really tired of people saying that you can afford a dog like that, cause I heard it so many times and I ask myself why? I am not rich but I am not broke neather hahaha!, then I told my husband if is not a Yorkie I dont want a dog in the house, cause that the dog I like, so in that moment I alredy made all my research and I started reading book about the breed and he saw me all the time, He told me, You really want that dog ha? so we started saving the money I worked a second job for a while to complete the amount of $1500. and in the same time we save money for any health problem or emergency, but right now we enrolled him in benthfield hospital in petsmart and we pay only $17 a month and it cover all his shots and visit we just pay for the extras and for me its working really good.

[La Princesa]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

The only thing I have to say about that is if someone can't afford to pay $1000 for a yorkie puppy at one time, what will they do if their yorkie needs some kind of medical treatment that costs $1000 all at once? Not all vets will work with you on payments..a lot of them require it all to be paid right then at once.

I am not attacking you just responding to your comment as a poor person i guess. I cant afford to pay 1000 for a dog and as a poor person i think its rediculous, unless you have disposable income that allows it.

I was lucky enough to get a Yorkie from a really great breeder here in pr and well knows around the world. She isnt into breeding Yorkies to sell the, she is really in it to show them. she will sell the ones who don't meet show standards in the true spirit of finding a forever family. I paid 300 for my HIGH QUALITY boy. I got sooo lucky. People snub their noses to me and say, Oh u got him so cheap because he was older, but i have seen people on here ask for 1000 or more for Yorkies with bloodlines not near as good as mine that are 1/12 -2 years old. And most other people who breed on here do breed to make money and i aint mad at anyone who works. But ironically it made me laugh when someone commented on a certain celeb purchasing a Yorkie for 3000, but they are sold for almost 2500 here. and no matter what u truely don't know who ur purchasing a pet from until you have had your pet for a while, and have asked them for guidance. IF they help you they are awsome.. IF they dont help you then they suck.

anyway.. now down to my medical expenses. I do the same for my pet that i would do for my son. As medical needs come I budget money in for that each month. I liken it to the fact that some poor families children (real children) grow up to be doctors and lawyers, where as just because you have money doesnt mean ur kid will become a doctor or lawyer (examples the people you all love to hate, Paris, Britany, LIndsey)

My point is You don't have to have money to have common sense enough to love, take care, and make decisions to do right for a pet. When i got Ryoko i didn't go in and do everything i could at once. Its taken me 8 months to get him neutered. But i kinda prioritized things as well. First rabies shots. every three months to get his nails trimmed. I groom him myself, I get food every 4 months( a huge bag) IF he needs his teeth clean then I will go in a few months and get them cleaned.. Its all about budgeting. You get procedures done that you can afford.
and as far as why a Yorkie cost so much, because many people don't take their time and actually look for reputable breeders, they can run into a pet shop and buy one on a whim not caring where he or she came from.
More power to the people who can afford to throw 2g's dpwn on a pet. but for those who truly cant afford on , but who know a Yorkie is for them, then do ur research and take ur time, God will bless you like he did me. I got Ryoko with gorgeous hair and already potty trained and well tempered. Maybe I will get another next month and it will work out the same.

[La Princesa]

Originally Posted by johaufares

Hi again, and I really sorry if I make you feel offended

I was sorry to see lacy get offended as well. I say it was just the opinion of the poster in response to what u said on behalf of people who work hard every day to make every penny count.

Dont get offended ma I even pray that I don't offend you as well. I just wanted to answer your post on why a person with a low income would get a dog. i really really do agree on what johaufares said. Even if i was rich I would agree.

[La Princesa]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Nope...there are a lot of vets around here (College Station is the home of Texas A&M University and the only vet school in Texas). There are some vets that work with payments but some that don't. As far as I know, the vet I use doesn't normally take payments. They want payment in full at the time of services. I'm just saying, if they don't have an extra $1000 in their bank account to buy a yorkie, what are they going to do if they all of a sudden have a $1000 vet bill?

the same as my neighbor did when their minpin broke his leg.. You recalculate ur budget and make things work. Thas a member of your family.

I mean i have gotten in trouble in here for comparing a yorkie to my child but if my son breaks his arm, as a single parent i make it work.

I do see why you ask the question, but to me its a no brainier. and YESSSSSSSS there are people who get dogs like i did when i was 18 and don't realize how much time and work it takes to raise one, or even just get settled.That can be the same for a free dog as well, they just don't know that it cost to raise a living being. But being poor and having to save up to get a dog doesn't make u less of a pet owner, just because you cant shove out money from your wallet because its already in the bank.

Ok I am done.

[scoobiedooiscoo]

i argee once you can or cant afford to buy a yorkie or any other dog they are like your kids, you will make things work no matter what. i blew off a house payment on lacey when she had to go to the vet (after hours) when she inhaled her heart worm pill and couldnt breath, and two days later she went back for x-rays because she hurt her leg. i did the same thing for my kids, you figure out a way to make sure they all get what they need when they need it.