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08-09-2007, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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| how many paid good money only to end up with health problems? Just curious, how many on here saved and paid good money for their yorkie only to find out that he/she had problems or wasn't what they paid for? Did the health turn out not to be good, or bigger than expected, or overbite, etc? Just wondering how many paid good money for a healthy dog but after a while found health problems BUT I don't want to get into a breeder bashing thread. In fact, probably best not to mention the breeder at all. I purposly saved and paid good money for a healthy dog to find out a year later that he has a serious problem. yorkieskater |
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08-09-2007, 04:17 PM | #3 |
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| Thank you. I'm very distressed over it especially being that I took time to research good breeders, interview, and saved money purposly to avoid the HUGE medical bills and future intense care and medical bills I will be paying. I don't think I will ever pay as much as I did again for a dog. I'm just curious to find out if it happens a lot to people especially those who make a modest living and save for a healthy dog. Are these high prices really worth it if genetic or congenital problems can happen in any breed line?? But as I said, don't want to get into a breeder bashing thread. yorkieskater Last edited by yorkieskater; 08-09-2007 at 04:19 PM. |
08-09-2007, 05:09 PM | #4 |
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| I have always had good luck with my animals. Never had one that had health problems. Everyone has told me that I was extremely lucky. Gracie has luxating patellas. She is my first fur kid with a health issue. You know, the more I think about it, I don't see it being any different than with people. How many people do you know that go through life without some sort of health problems? About the only thing my breeder guaranteed against was liver shunt and thank goodness so far Gracie does not have that. I guess health issues are a risk you take with any fur kid, or skin kid for that matter.
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08-09-2007, 05:13 PM | #5 |
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| I paid $400 more for Jewels than she usually charges for females because she was supposed to be a tiny and she is now 6lbs. She is healthy though so I am glad for that
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08-09-2007, 05:22 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I paid a good price for Cali from a BYB and did not reearch enough, She had over 7,000 in vet bills in the first 8 months of her life. Thank God my parents and insurance helped pay some of it, She has constant allergies, MVD, had many hypoglycemic episodes and I was told she was going to be 3 lbs, not that I cared but she charged more for her than her sisters, and she is 5 lbs. But I never regretted getting her. When I got Pixie a year later, I researched and went through a very reputable long time well known breeder and got her at 13 months. I knew her adult weight, her coat type and her health history. She was expensive but no where near what I paid for Cali and her vet bills. I have learned so much on YT and hopefully know what to look for now.
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08-09-2007, 05:25 PM | #7 |
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| breeders The breeders I have dealt with over the years have made good on any problems..of which there were very few serious ones..I got one girl with Legg Perthes..the breeder returned the money and gave we gave her to a vet tech who had the surgery done at no cost to her... I did hear about one pet owner at the club meeting last evening who had $60,000 vet bills..totally true!! Did you get a health guarantee? Last edited by YorkieRose; 08-09-2007 at 05:27 PM. |
08-09-2007, 05:55 PM | #8 |
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| I'm up to about $3000-$4000 in medical bills with a lot of other problems and care going on here. I paid a lot for a healthy dog...sigh...Saved the money to buy him. Contract states I can give him back...never would do that. I just know that I won't spend that much on a dog again and just hope that I can find a nice pet breeder or do rescue (if I were to get him a friend)because I'm hearing that breeders can't control Liver shunts...so why pay such a high price for a pet yorkie?. He is also double what his size was estimated to be, underbite, and maybe a cough? The biggest problem is that he has inoperable LS Besides all the health issues, he acts normal and very active and is the best dog ever. yorkieskater |
08-09-2007, 06:03 PM | #9 |
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| If you purchased from a reputable breeder, I would think that they would at least refund you the price you paid or part of it not make you give it back. Also, did they bile acid test their pups before letting them go? I know not all breeders do this, but I know of some that do.
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08-09-2007, 06:04 PM | #10 |
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| I bought my Benny for 2000.00 and at 11months old found out that he had hip displasia and spent over 1000.00 for surgery. So I never added up his bills but Im sure in total vet bills for his problem I may have a total of 1500.00 - 2000.00 I was so upset, I thought he would be the perfect little stud for me but now he is fixed but a great little guy and worth every penny. I learned my lesson quick about who NOT to buy a pup from.
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08-09-2007, 06:07 PM | #11 | |
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08-09-2007, 06:52 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | I'm sorry for anyone who buys a puppy and has health issues to contend with. Many breeders' contracts will help with anything congenital if they are advised. Other's contracts are very specific as to what is covered and what isn't. Patti has a good idea about the older puppy. It is important to really read the contracts, discuss the "what ifs" with the breeder ahead of time, and get it in writing. Again, I'm sorry that you're experiencing this--it is hard to see our pups in pain. |
08-09-2007, 07:26 PM | #13 |
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| So far, I don't have any issues but all of mine are a year or younger. When I brought Lula home, she had severe kennel cough.. but that was only around 250 dollars to remedy. Although I was not happy about spending that two hours after I got her =/. I'm so sorry your furkid is going through this right now <3 |
08-10-2007, 04:53 AM | #14 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY
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| Mine came home with kennel cough too. He has long legs, maybe a slight higher back, underbite, and it 10lbs instead of the 5.5 he was estimated to be. Originally I wanted a medium (not too small) yorkie because I travel and take him tow ork with me and I have back problems. Oh well...now I have a t-pot. His personality is awesome, he is beautiful, and the best silky shiny coat I've ever seen that does not matt. So the other stuff, I was willing to overlook. I spent a lot of $$ because I was very clear that I wanted some years without majory health problems. I guess it is the luck of the draw. I understand backyard breeders are bad but I just can't see spending thousands of dollars for dogs who come with underbits and eventually LS so young (1 1/2 years old) which means more $$ for me that has already far exceeded the price of the dog. My last yorkie came from my stepfather's sister who bred her yorkie. He was bigger...looked more like a silky but was so healthy. Lived to 16 and probably would have done better had I not over done it with the vaccines. (he had a reaction to one at 13 and started developing tremors and seizures for the next 3 years). The breeder this time originally offered to pay all the medical over thephone but is now backing out. I've also had some bad treatment but that is a long story and I dont' want to get into details. I also know that she's already lied to people about the liver shunt dog that she has produced saying that she hasn't had any. What is the point of asking breeders questions if they aren't going to tell you the truth? suz |
08-10-2007, 05:31 AM | #15 |
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| I am sorry for the health problems that others are going through. It was through reading the posts of those with health problems that I purchased health insurance for Conner when he was a puppy. He is now 17 months old and I have only had to use the insurance for his regular vaccines. At least I am relieved to know that if he has health issues, I have the insurance to help me.
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