Pricing yorkies in the states for a friend...HELP

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by jrsygal37

A couple of tips. You would be better looking within driving distance of where you live, this way you can actually see the living environments of not only the pup but the parents. This will insure that you do not buy from a back yard breeder or puppymill. Also, just because you pay a lot for a pup does not guarantee that that pup did not come from a puppymill or byb. There is one guy mentioned many times on this site that sells over the internet for prices in the thousands for tiny pups and the living condition of these pups are horrendous. There are quite a few that received sick pups from this person. Remember a con man is just that and he's good at what he does so not matter how nice someone is through email or phone means nothing. You are better seeing your pup the living environment for both pup and parents. If someone is not willing to let you see the parents. Walk away. Walk away even if the pup itself looks healthy. 9 times out of 10 this is a broker. Most brokers get their dogs from mills. Many states such as PA (The Amish) are the biggest offenders. They are the biggest puppymills out their, but there are also plenty in the mid west too. However, I don't think it's fair to group everyone from that state as a mill etc. Yes, they have a hire rate but it's unfair to say that just because you come from a certain area and sell Yorkies that you are a mill. A good clue would be if they sell more then one breed, many breeds to be specific and designer breeds. This is usually a good sign that they are a byb or mill.

If money is an issue - please consider rescue as well. On average an adoption fee for a rescue is about $400 and that includes the vetting, shots and spay/neuter and dental when needed. It's a win win situation for all. It's a misconception that some have when they thing rescue only has old or sick dogs or problem dogs. In many cases you will find a young Yorkie or even a pup. AND, even an older dog does very well since rescues are just so happy to finally have a loving home. They are in most cases easier to train as they are more inclined to want to please you. I have five Yorkies and all but one were rescue. Since most look for puppies, I like to use my Lilly as the "Rescue Poster child." LOL. She is a pure breed Yorkie that came to us at 13 weeks. She is now eight months and is beautiful, ears up, hair growing nicely and weighing in at 3 lbs. If you are interested in rescue you can go to www.petfinder.com and if not I do know that quite a few reputable breeders were mentioned in Florida and surrounding areas.

Best of luck
Elaine

Elaine thank you, I am asking these questions for another person looking for a yorkie. She is in Canada and was asking me prices. I have 4 yorkies, have also helped breeders find homes for the yorkies from puppy mills or those that were abused.
I started doing this part 18 years ago, when I took in my first three. All rescues. But being in Florida I have been asked the prices of yorkies in different states other then here. I was just really curious as I have seen so many different prices since I joined YT.
If I was going to buy out of state, I would try to do it so that when we are heading north, I would go and find the breeder and see for myself.
I have been stung in my day and by well know show breeder in Canada. So if I can ever do homework to help some one get information, I am always willing. I also learn myself this way.
And a lot of it is out of curiosity. Kinda nice to know.
I really appreciate all those that have replied on this thread.
My brother took in a puppy mill rescue and the poor fellow still runs around in circles. He is the same way now since 1999. He will go to no one other then my brother and his family.
pooh's mum

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

Gee that is a good price, with ch. pedigree.. what area are you in?

Thanks everyone for you all the input..

pooh's mum

Im in OHio, Mickeys breeder use to sell her Ch AKC for $500.00 and an extra 100.00 for the papers, after I got Mickey I asked her why she sold them so cheap. knowing she paid 3,000 or more for her studs. Her studs are from the Yorkshire terrier mag Yorkie he was their daddy. LOL me and my big mouth, Now she sells them for 1000. lol Minnies breeder sold hers for $800.00 CKC after I bought Minnie she raised hers to 1000 too, but I didnt ask her. lol
My friend bought both of heres from ads in the papers for 500.00 each and they was AKC but dont know about their pedigree backgrounds. but they are both very nice looking.

[myyorkies8]

i am in illinois and my prices range from as low as 300 to 1200...all depends on the size,the sex,coat and so on...i have sold for the lower prices to loving homes that could not afford the higher prices...just because i wanted too...not because the puppy wasn't healthy. i am not a kennel...these are my home raised,spoiled furry kids...as long as their going to good homes....i'm happy....i'm not a breeder to make money,but for the love of the breed and i enjoy it. when ever your ready for 1 or 2 puppies i'll give you a great deal and i deliver also....i see your in flordia.... I have a home in port orange...so not sure where your located but always up for a road trip....lol....all my babies are akc and have champions in their pedigree. they do come pre-spoiled...can't help myself. hope to talk to you soon...you can email me at triciahaug@yahoo.com for questions or pics .

happy yorkie hunting,
tricia

[Sookie]

Since you really just wanted to know what the prices are for Yorkies in various states, I'll tell you about mine. My breeder is in Indiana and has beautiful puppies, AKC, occasionally a tiny, but she breeds for the standard and for healthy puppies. She is into showing and has several champions. Hers sell anywhere from $800 to $2000.

I was pricing Yorkies in Florida before I got my Indiana puppies and the places I called in Florida were comparable in price to the Indiana puppies, except for one well-known Florida breeder who sells his puppies for many thousands.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Originally Posted by juliaw04

I paid $800 for my AKC registered female. At 10 weeks, she is weighing 1lb. The place she came from isn't really in it for the money though.

Can you give me more info on where you got her from....she is a beauty!

[juliaw04]

Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

Can you give me more info on where you got her from....she is a beauty!

I pm'd you!

[aquinn]

We have a lot of yorkies out here that are AKC registered, but don't meet the standard size wise. They are still great pets. For example, I got Tucker for only $500, AKC registered and no limitations on breeding rights or anything. He is one year old now and 9.5 lbs. I love him!!

It might be nice to have a smaller one for portability and travel, but I love Tucker the way he is. He is so much less maintenance as far as worrying about having to feed him every few hours, fragility, etc. He is a hardy little guy who loves to play and run. I think if he was any smaller and had the same feisty personality he wouldn't survive LOL!

You can get yorkies here with CH. bloodlines for over $1000. I have yet to find a breeder here that shows her dogs, , though. Pretty much they are all breeding for good pets, not show dogs, around here.

[mypreciouspups]

Thanks everyone, this helps if I decide on getting a future yorkie down the road.. I see so many many beautiful yorkies on YT. I would just love to know where people are getting them and the prices..

I made this thread more out of plain old curiosity... wanting to see prices from all around.. and get as many people from as many states as I could to just see. I appreciate everyone's input..
pooh's mum

[Yorkiesforever]

In Minnesota they go from 400.00-3500.00