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MinMuf1 · 08-19-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom_of_Lilly

"Your computer will be obsolete in 3 or 4 years, where as my dog will still be with me for 15 years."

Couldn't have said it better myself!

crystalsmom · 08-19-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by IluvLucy

My response has always been "Enough to bring them home with me"

That's a great one, I have to remember that. Better than mine!! Mom of Lilly great one too

ketters12 · 08-19-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicki and Beau

I ask the rude people how much they paid for their kids. I don't have human kids and they are WAY more expensive

Alternatively, I "rescued" my pup from a bad breeder (which I did, but I still had to pay a bit for her) and we are fortunate to have Yorkies in our lives. Besides, I don't care how much I paid for my dogs nor should anyone else!

I don't have any kids either but my cousin and her husband are still paying off the medical bills for the delivery of their little human girl, so tobey was cheaper than that. plus potty pads and food are much cheaper than diapers and formula so people should just shut up about their judgements. Also, I would never walk up to someone and say "how much did you pay for that purse?" if i noticed it was a designer bag or something, so why do people think it is okay to ask about our dogs?

Monday · 08-19-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyBit

My answer is "I gave them a scrap of paper and they gave me the puppy"
And it's always true, when I handed over the cashiers check the puppy was mine.
My niece has a little pug with a shirt that says "you can't afford me" I've been looking for some for mine... If anyone sees one (She got it at a Wal-Mart) please pick up two for me. Then PM me. thanks.

go to www.pocomutt.com, Sonja will customize anything for you ... (Mitzis Mom)

punkie · 08-19-2007, 05:57 PM

A lady who was petting Milo on the street the other day told me yorkies cost a lot of money and that her daughter paid $400 for one. She asked how much I paid and I told her it was more than $400. She asked me if I got him from the pet store and I told her no. She just looked at me like I was some kind of an idiot for paying what I did.

YorkieTime07 · 08-20-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by snoopy42

My sister and I brought Lulu to a dog friendly mall in her neighborhood. Because she is so tiny, she received a lot of attention. Every single person that came up to us asked how much we paid for her. Some people reacted with "OMG" and then the funny looks. It's a very uncomfortable feeling being judged by complete strangers. I think I will avoid that question from now on. It's so weird how some people lose their manners when it comes to dogs.

My standard answer now is...oh i have no idea as he was a gift!! I can give you the breeders name if you would like to get more info!! And that nips it in the bud!!!

p.s. it took me a while to get that standard answer cause Nat is small also 3 lbs at 10 months and it was always wow i know you had to pay at least 2500 plus for your dog???!! and they would expect me to answer yea or nay so now with this answer problem solved!!!

trini&coco · 08-20-2007, 06:18 PM

I'll take this to the next level. I always get "are you breeding them?" and when I say "yes", it's "I want one when they have puppies next time". Want one? Then they ask "how much" and I just tell them how expensive Yorkies are but not mine.

msiodine · 08-21-2007, 07:21 PM

I have a whole dif. spin on this. My friend has 2 Yorkies. their 13 Yrs. old,
She told me what they cost back then, But I wanted one soooo bad. I was looking for one I could afford hoping someone could tell me where they got theres if I could afford one. THEN-- It happened. My 3 kids & hubby all got togather and got me Megan.

I was so shocked that when I looked in the box I didn't know what it was so I screamed.LOL

Now I am so happy & Megan is my new baby.. Hope this explains a little why some people ask. I never ment to be rude. I just wanted one sooo bad.

ImCKN · 08-21-2007, 07:41 PM

We have 3 Yorkies and when we have all 3 out with us we are asked how we could possibly own 3 of those expensive dogs?? We don't smoke, drink, or go out very often...we have our babies and we care for them. We just have different priorities than those that ask those rude questions!!

Baby Blessing · 08-21-2007, 08:08 PM

I have been asked this many times too and I simply reply,

"they are God's gift to us." When they ask their names and the oldest being Baby Blessing they just smile and say oh how nice.

Generally the subject isn't mentioned any further.

(Can't help but to comment, it really doesn't matter what breed one has, be it a mutt, Heinz 57 variety, all dogs make wonderful companions for us when they are treated well and cared for, the loyalty from them is so amazing and much to be appreciated.)

Patti and Jack

Wow, just counted, throughout my life time, I have had fourteen dogs, all different breeds,
loved the Dobermans, Yorkies, and one adorable mutt that my Aunt gave me at nine years of age :-) Named Mickey.

LiLo · 08-21-2007, 10:45 PM

I get asked this quite often and when I tell them how much I usually get the "Oh wow" or the "Why didn't you just get a pet from the humane society?"

Now the whole "omg you paid so much" thing doesn't really bother me that much. The part I really hate is the whole humane society thing. Yes I know I could have gotten a dog there for under $200 but I didn't want a dog from there because most of them are special needs which I either cannot afford or do not have the time to look after, and I also wanted a nice little yorkie/mixed yorkie because I just happen to like the breed and am more confident getting the pup from a breeder I trust! What is so wrong with that?! Argh... the arguments I've had

aka_yorkie_mama · 08-21-2007, 11:07 PM

i alway get asked this questions and i will change my awnser all the time when im grubby and have been out cleaning stalls and my girls are dirty too i give the 5,000.00 and how it was a bargain and other people i say 200 just to annoy them when im really fed up i just say well the price will never meet how much my vet will make off of them in a lifetime

Superstarkba · 08-22-2007, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ImCKN

We have 3 Yorkies and when we have all 3 out with us we are asked how we could possibly own 3 of those expensive dogs?? We don't smoke, drink, or go out very often...we have our babies and we care for them. We just have different priorities than those that ask those rude questions!!

I agree with you!!! Sounds like me

Our babies come first!!!!

La Princesa · 08-22-2007, 05:59 AM

I just don't answer anymore. I noticed that if you pay a low price them then they must have problems cause they are not expensive enough. If you pay a huge price for them then then you must be outta your mind and should have paid less.

usually answering this question is a no win situation so i just say "I'd rather not say"

labrown · 08-22-2007, 06:04 AM

When one of my dogs was critically ill, I spent almost twice what I paid for her to save her life, AND I'D DO IT AGAIN, IN A HEARTBEAT!!! How can you put a price on a family member?

I paid a lot less than you did on those kids of yours, meh heh heh...

08-19-2007, 05:57 PM	#50
punkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 228	A lady who was petting Milo on the street the other day told me yorkies cost a lot of money and that her daughter paid $400 for one. She asked how much I paid and I told her it was more than $400. She asked me if I got him from the pet store and I told her no. She just looked at me like I was some kind of an idiot for paying what I did. __________________ loving baby Milo

08-20-2007, 06:18 PM	#52
trini&coco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,340	I'll take this to the next level. I always get "are you breeding them?" and when I say "yes", it's "I want one when they have puppies next time". Want one? Then they ask "how much" and I just tell them how expensive Yorkies are but not mine. __________________ Shayley Pixie Gracie Coco Trini and Their Family We wub, wub, wub YT

08-21-2007, 07:41 PM	#54
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	We have 3 Yorkies and when we have all 3 out with us we are asked how we could possibly own 3 of those expensive dogs?? We don't smoke, drink, or go out very often...we have our babies and we care for them. We just have different priorities than those that ask those rude questions!! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

08-21-2007, 08:08 PM	#55
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	What I tell people when I am asked this question. I have been asked this many times too and I simply reply, "they are God's gift to us." When they ask their names and the oldest being Baby Blessing they just smile and say oh how nice. Generally the subject isn't mentioned any further. (Can't help but to comment, it really doesn't matter what breed one has, be it a mutt, Heinz 57 variety, all dogs make wonderful companions for us when they are treated well and cared for, the loyalty from them is so amazing and much to be appreciated.) Patti and Jack Wow, just counted, throughout my life time, I have had fourteen dogs, all different breeds, loved the Dobermans, Yorkies, and one adorable mutt that my Aunt gave me at nine years of age :-) Named Mickey. Last edited by Baby Blessing; 08-21-2007 at 08:12 PM.

08-21-2007, 10:45 PM	#56
LiLo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 44	I get asked this quite often and when I tell them how much I usually get the "Oh wow" or the "Why didn't you just get a pet from the humane society?" Now the whole "omg you paid so much" thing doesn't really bother me that much. The part I really hate is the whole humane society thing. Yes I know I could have gotten a dog there for under $200 but I didn't want a dog from there because most of them are special needs which I either cannot afford or do not have the time to look after, and I also wanted a nice little yorkie/mixed yorkie because I just happen to like the breed and am more confident getting the pup from a breeder I trust! What is so wrong with that?! Argh... the arguments I've had __________________ The 2 s of my life: Chloey & Naiya -- Bijouli, I miss you every day Mommy loves you guys!

08-21-2007, 07:21 PM	#53
msiodine Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 41	I have a whole dif. spin on this. My friend has 2 Yorkies. their 13 Yrs. old, She told me what they cost back then, But I wanted one soooo bad. I was looking for one I could afford hoping someone could tell me where they got theres if I could afford one. THEN-- It happened. My 3 kids & hubby all got togather and got me Megan. I was so shocked that when I looked in the box I didn't know what it was so I screamed.LOL Now I am so happy & Megan is my new baby.. Hope this explains a little why some people ask. I never ment to be rude. I just wanted one sooo bad.

08-21-2007, 11:07 PM	#57
aka_yorkie_mama YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 456	i alway get asked this questions and i will change my awnser all the time when im grubby and have been out cleaning stalls and my girls are dirty too i give the 5,000.00 and how it was a bargain and other people i say 200 just to annoy them when im really fed up i just say well the price will never meet how much my vet will make off of them in a lifetime __________________ Piglet aka Pig a roni, Zoomie Surfer Girl last baby of Nemo and bridgett &paris frog dogs my sweet kissy crissy face and Nene

08-22-2007, 05:59 AM	#59
La Princesa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 542	I just don't answer anymore. I noticed that if you pay a low price them then they must have problems cause they are not expensive enough. If you pay a huge price for them then then you must be outta your mind and should have paid less. usually answering this question is a no win situation so i just say "I'd rather not say"

08-22-2007, 06:04 AM	#60
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,111	I'd do it again! When one of my dogs was critically ill, I spent almost twice what I paid for her to save her life, AND I'D DO IT AGAIN, IN A HEARTBEAT!!! How can you put a price on a family member? I paid a lot less than you did on those kids of yours, meh heh heh...