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04-13-2010, 11:26 AM | #16 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | The prices are approximate, and averages from various threads I've read. You bring up an important point, prices do vary around the country, and places where cost of living and vet fees are higher may need to charge more. Good breeders give price breaks when they can, especially if the find someone who can provide an exceptional home.
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04-13-2010, 11:30 AM | #17 | |
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04-13-2010, 11:33 AM | #18 | |
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I found this by comparing with a Breeder/Exhibitor of Chihuahua's that I know from that area.
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04-13-2010, 11:34 AM | #19 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Exactly! I've read so many times that "You get what you pay for", but this is not always the case in the dog world. You have to do you're homework and research, and you will be able to find what Consumer Reports calls, "Best Buys".
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04-13-2010, 11:42 AM | #20 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Thanks for this post. Marcel came from a show breeder (Durrer lines, pedigree is champions/Can. Ch/BISS) and his price was on the very low side of the price you have listed for the show breeders. Bc he was the runt of the litter, the breeder knew he was "pet quality" right away, and kept him until 4mths since was a tiny. And YES - "Breeders create life" - here here - and those little lives should not be about profit. Another great point you made - "Remember, that not everyone who shows is a good breeder" - very important point! There are people who show who are so wonderful, at some point, and then something goes wrong along the way - so they do have wonderful pedigrees to show, from some point of their career, but they are no longer good breeders . Or, like Nancy says - they show, but are just not a good breeders - at all. So then the question is - within the show world, how do we find a good show breeder? (that is probably a question for another thread, but ....)
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04-13-2010, 11:47 AM | #21 | |
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04-13-2010, 11:55 AM | #22 |
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| I ran across some old ads for Yorkies from the 1800's. The puppies were priced from $15 - $25. Dogs were $150 - $300. Seems like nowadays things have flipped as most pet buyers value a young puppy more and a mature, yet still young dog is less desirable to many. With Yorkie pups being so subject to change, you would think that people might value an older pup more as there would be less mystery on how it would turn out. Looks like it used to be that way, but somewhere that thinking changed. |
04-13-2010, 12:02 PM | #23 | |
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Are you thinking of my Wylie, w/ his hypothyroid and Atypical Cushings? He's my guy w/ health issues, in my mind - he'll have those forever. He came from a very poor breeder; I wouldn't call her breeding a "program" and she had no interest in hearing about Wylie. He also has LP.
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04-13-2010, 12:04 PM | #24 |
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| so if a breeder is with the YTCA, is an exhibitor and a breeder, does that automatically mean s/he is a reputable breeder? other than the obvious red flags, how can you tell whether a breeder who shows is a "good" breeder? what separates the ok from the good and the good from the great? |
04-13-2010, 12:05 PM | #25 | |
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04-13-2010, 12:12 PM | #26 |
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| Nancy, the ads didn't mention any particulars about them. The only info was puppies at one price...dogs at another higher price. I guess it's wide open to interpretation. There weren't that many Yorkies available back then so I would guess the price would be high anyway. |
04-13-2010, 12:12 PM | #27 | |
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This section in particular really struck a chord with me. Once again you amaze me with your words.
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04-13-2010, 12:15 PM | #28 | |
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Concerning your question on, "What separates the ok from the good and the good from the great" would make a great thread in itself! I know I've talked to some great breeders who have much higher standards for breeders and what they call great, than I do.
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04-13-2010, 12:17 PM | #29 | ||
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04-13-2010, 12:24 PM | #30 | |
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