Rant on Yorkie Pricing

[buddybramble]

i think you can sometimes be lucky with what you get.
We bought Buddy when he was 6 weeks old, he has an underbite and weighs 14lb (both his parents were big aswell) he is 2 and we have been lucky that he has no problems but since buying Buddy and joining YT i know we bought from a 'hobby' breeder or byb.
I always thought 'standard' yorkies were the bigger ones, all the others were toy/miniature ones
Maybe buying aYorkie thats gonna be bigger like Buddy you can 'get away with' buying at 6 weeks but having said that, we had trouble getting him to eat when we got him, then realised he hadn't even got his teeth yet!
If i knew then what ive learned from here now i would do things VERY differently but i wouldnt swop Buddy for the world. to me he is perfect, but i do think we have been very very lucky with how he has turned out.

[alexbnieto]

if you can afford an expensive dog, then by all means go for it. just know that all animals follow darwinism no matter how much you pay

[drawlins27]

Originally Posted by alexbnieto

if you can afford an expensive dog, then by all means go for it. just know that all animals follow darwinism no matter how much you pay

Umm, Survival of the fittest? Evolution? Not sure what you mean by that, what does evolution have to do with the price for a dog

[Magneticgal]

I can appreciate now more than ever the hard work that goes into breeding- I think its great that you put so much effort and work into this. I continue to learn more and more every day from this forum and to me that is the whole point. No- we all don't always agree, but aren't our different opinions what make this a great place??!!!!! I bought my Lexie from a local breeder. She was a true bargain at $575.00. We have ads in the paper on a regular basis for decent, healthy Yorkies between $500-$1000. In my humble opinion, it is important to be comfortable with the breeder you are buying from. If that means paying more, then thats what it means. I don't necessarily believe that the more you pay, the better dog you will have. That isn't always the case. You have to do your homework and make an informed decision- that is what ANY resposible, caring pet owner will do before purchasing a puppy. We are all here because of our love for the breed. At the end of the day, lets all focus on that!!

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by Magneticgal

I can appreciate now more than ever the hard work that goes into breeding- I think its great that you put so much effort and work into this. I continue to learn more and more every day from this forum and to me that is the whole point. No- we all don't always agree, but aren't our different opinions what make this a great place??!!!!! I bought my Lexie from a local breeder. She was a true bargain at $575.00. We have ads in the paper on a regular basis for decent, healthy Yorkies between $500-$1000. In my humble opinion, it is important to be comfortable with the breeder you are buying from. If that means paying more, then thats what it means. I don't necessarily believe that the more you pay, the better dog you will have. That isn't always the case. You have to do your homework and make an informed decision- that is what ANY resposible, caring pet owner will do before purchasing a puppy. We are all here because of our love for the breed. At the end of the day, lets all focus on that!!

You'd be correct ^5

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

[LoveMyJake]

Originally Posted by alexbnieto

if you can afford an expensive dog, then by all means go for it. just know that all animals follow darwinism no matter how much you pay

Can you explain what you mean by that statement?

[chris_e]

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[Mardelin]

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Again, show breeders breed for themselves. You would be very surprised to know that show breeders fees are much less than those you find off the internet. We are very selective on where are puppies go, we stand behind them 100% and will say for the most part those we place as pet are much higher quality than those that you purchase from a puppy mill, pet store, internet, etc.

[Mardelin]

Again, show breeders breed for themselves. You would be very surprised to know that show breeders fees are much less than those you find off the internet. We are very selective on where are puppies go, we stand behind them 100% and will say for the most part those we place as pet are much higher quality than those that you purchase from a puppy mill, pet store, internet, etc.

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Again, show breeders breed for themselves. You would be very surprised to know that show breeders fees are much less than those you find off the internet. We are very selective on where are puppies go, we stand behind them 100% and will say for the most part those we place as pet are much higher quality than those that you purchase from a puppy mill, pet store, internet, etc.

And to add....I just saw in a post that was sent in email about our pet yorkies as cast offs? They aren't cast offs...I cry when I have to place a pet in a home. If we didn't place some in pet homes we'd be over run with yorkies and couldn't care for them properly and when we do decide they are pet it's because of a small fault like teeth, ear placement, too long of a nose, to short of a nose, wrong color. What you take in the ring is different than what you would want as a pet it's not because we don't love them any less....I'm sorry but this is the first time I got pissed off!!!! I love each and every puppy born into my home and I DO WISH I could keep everyone but it wouldn't be fair to the dog if I were to be over run and couldn't care for them properly! That's why you find a forever loving home for them!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Sorry this was my rant LOL
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

And to add....I just saw in a post that was sent in email about our pet yorkies as cast offs? They aren't cast offs...I cry when I have to place a pet in a home. If we didn't place some in pet homes we'd be over run with yorkies and couldn't care for them properly and when we do decide they are pet it's because of a small fault like teeth, ear placement, too long of a nose, to short of a nose, wrong color. What you take in the ring is different than what you would want as a pet it's not because we don't love them any less....I'm sorry but this is the first time I got pissed off!!!! I love each and every puppy born into my home and I DO WISH I could keep everyone but it wouldn't be fair to the dog if I were to be over run and couldn't care for them properly! That's why you find a forever loving home for them!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Sorry this was my rant LOL
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

And one more thing...........YES IT'S MY CHOICE AND I WOULDN'T CHANGE WHAT I DO FOR THE WORLD BECAUSE I LOVE THIS BREED HEART AND SOUL AND IT'S MY PASSION!!!!!!!!!!

[Sharon O]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

That is what a show breeder strives for is that show dog. You plan very carefully on the breeding. Matching the right male with your female and vs. versa. Knowing the pedigrees, health issues in every line. If I didn't show I wouldn't be breeding at all. I don't like the breeding aspect of dog showing but it's part of it. I'm not rich by far, in fact, I'm broke most of the time LOL but breeding as close to the standard and getting that close to standard show dog and putting them and winning from the bred by class is the ulitmate compliment to your breeding program and accomplishments! Not every puppy in a litter will be shown in the ring because of faults or whatever shoudn't be in the ring so that's the reason a pet quality will be placed in a forever loving pet home. I can't keep everything either or I'd be run out of house and home by yorkies LOL. 9 right now is about all I can handle. All but 2 and the 2 puppies are now my pets. I hope this answers your question LOL.
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

Boy do I agree with Donna. Sometimes, after studying pedigrees, pouring over show photos, wrestling with who to use as a stud that will bring the best to the table......you look in the litter box and say to yourself, "What the heck happened here???" Even with all the genetic studies it can come down to which of those little swimmers made the olympic run and PRESTO, no show prospects...just pets. I breed a litter so that one year down the road I "possibly" have a prospect to take into the ring. My pet parents are the winners of the rest of the little piddling and pooping things!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

And to add....I just saw in a post that was sent in email about our pet yorkies as cast offs? They aren't cast offs...I cry when I have to place a pet in a home. If we didn't place some in pet homes we'd be over run with yorkies and couldn't care for them properly and when we do decide they are pet it's because of a small fault like teeth, ear placement, too long of a nose, to short of a nose, wrong color. What you take in the ring is different than what you would want as a pet it's not because we don't love them any less....I'm sorry but this is the first time I got pissed off!!!! I love each and every puppy born into my home and I DO WISH I could keep everyone but it wouldn't be fair to the dog if I were to be over run and couldn't care for them properly! That's why you find a forever loving home for them!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Sorry this was my rant LOL
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

Donna, I'm with you......pretty angry, but mostely at myself, attempting to educate....I don't think that was done.

If only one knew the passion that we have and yes, it is our choice to breed and show. Whelping is not my favorite thing, I hate when that first contraction goes through my girl's body. Even knowing that I've prepared and have everything in place.....I know what to look for and the possibility anything can go wrong. I would love to keep everyone that is born. The flip side of that, is there is no greater joy than to see your pups happy and giving someone love....and better to be able to watch one that you bred in the ring, or one of your stud's offspring.....just strutting their stuff and doing well. But, I said before.....unless you've walked a mile in my shoes....I don't think anyone has the right to say much. Ask questions yes.....I welcome them

[love_me_cody]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Donna, I'm with you......pretty angry, but mostely at myself, attempting to educate....I don't think that was done.

If only one knew the passion that we have and yes, it is our choice to breed and show. Whelping is not my favorite thing, I hate when that first contraction goes through my girl's body. Even knowing that I've prepared and have everything in place.....I know what to look for and the possibility anything can go wrong. I would love to keep everyone that is born. The flip side of that, is there is no greater joy than to see your pups happy and giving someone love....and better to be able to watch one that you bred in the ring, or one of your stud's offspring.....just strutting their stuff and doing well. But, I said before.....unless you've walked a mile in my shoes....I don't think anyone has the right to say much. Ask questions yes.....I welcome them

Yes. I have a question... What post are you all referring to because I'm confused!

[Patti]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

And to add....I just saw in a post that was sent in email about our pet yorkies as cast offs? They aren't cast offs...I cry when I have to place a pet in a home. If we didn't place some in pet homes we'd be over run with yorkies and couldn't care for them properly and when we do decide they are pet it's because of a small fault like teeth, ear placement, too long of a nose, to short of a nose, wrong color. What you take in the ring is different than what you would want as a pet it's not because we don't love them any less....I'm sorry but this is the first time I got pissed off!!!! I love each and every puppy born into my home and I DO WISH I could keep everyone but it wouldn't be fair to the dog if I were to be over run and couldn't care for them properly! That's why you find a forever loving home for them!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Sorry this was my rant LOL
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

I for one am so grateful to show breeders for trying to keep the Breed pure and to standard and for letting us Yorkie lovers have their babies that may have a small fault for the show ring but are perfect for people like myself that just want a Yorkie that is as close to standard as possible to love and have been bred to try and eliminate health issues.