Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

I didn't know people bid back and forth on Yorkies either! What a shame. :(

Originally Posted by red98vett

I had a problem with THIS post - You can commend this person all you want, you're entitled to your opinion .....but saying only someone who spends $8500 will appreciate his 'VALUE' is pretty offensive to me.

I think we ALL Appreciate the value of our yorkies and we did NOT need to spend a ton of money - There are CARS that come close to the price of this puppy.

ps...As this puppy for a Fashion Accessory ? I don't even think a yorkie that small should be OUT in public - can you imagine the health risks with one THIS tiny ?

Originally Posted by kp&nala

[FONT=Comic Sans MS]I just can not see paying over $1000 for any dog. Unless it a show dog. ]

Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

OH PLEASE ! What is a ONE pound dog ever going to do for a disabled person ? We're taking that one too far with these statements. this is NOT about service dogs and actually - this puppy would need it's OWN service dog at 1.6 pounds.

I love the 10 thousand dollar breeder stories too - If I remember correctly - Chanel's breeder gave me quite the tall tale when I purchased Chanel - of course I believed her because I wanted to

IF I were selling high priced yorkies - I would def be telling potential clients about the 10 grand puppy I just sold - it would make anything they were interested in seem like a deal...pretty good selling tool actually.

and this comment ????: There are far less scammers out there than people realize I imo and we are almost all smart enough not to be scammed

WOW - I can't believe I just read that. Are you SERIOUS ? They are EVERYWHERE !!! Where's your compassion for those that have been scammed - you really don't think it could happen to you ?

Originally Posted by jesscruz

wow,i just got done reading this ENTIRE post wheew! my honest opinion is this no matter what we say or do she will sell him for whatever price she wants. sad i know, to me, that price is crazy :eek: i just don't and willnot ever understand why someone will sell their dog for that much, i know some will say , well it costs alot to take care of these dogs...well ya, but it will cost ME more in the long run. THEREFORE, why not think, geez i know this buyer is going to spend alot on the care for this baby,so maybe i should sell him for a "normal" price. idk, i guess that's how i would think. i swear the breeding buisness has become so corrupt to me, thank god we have afew left that are still reputable(alot are here :D ) it seems like the first thing that comes to mind is ewwww i have a tiny how much how much :thumbdown i am not saying that this breeder isn't reputable for idk her, buuttt come on guys, lets get real here 8000 for a dog come on! and to very honest with everyone wich i always am, seeing the pics of this adorable baby WICH HE IS it does seem like he isn't very well kept up as far as groomng goes, his hair on his feet are way overgrown. wich usually when a dog is well kept you just don't see that. if i'm wrong then sorry but i don't think i am.

Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

I'm so glad you brought up the issue about how wonderful the tinies can be for disabled people. Even a 6 pounder can be too much weight to pick up or have on your lap. I don't have the ambition, but I wish someone would open a thread on the topic. It's a good one. We had a puppy that matured to 3 pounds in our last litter and when her owner took her to the vet, she was given a big lecture about how unethical it is to breed them this small. I got so defensive. I think you said earlier that about 20% of them are tinies. We don't have enough experience to know if this is true, but I know when you breed for a 5-1/2 to 6-pound adult, it happens. Same breeding produced a 7 pound male.

CJ

Originally Posted by NewYorkieMa&Pa

Sorry if I wasn't clear SoCal.
My quote was "I understand with breeders they are concerned with good placement AND with price (of course). However this person is not a breeder."
Basically I am saying that a breeder, a good breeder, is concerned with placement first and price last. They are making a financial committment in brining these dogs to life and by doing so that helps me have a better understanding for the prices they tend to ask (approx $300-$3000).
So when I look at $8500 from a person (not a breeder) who states they are not looking to place this dog with a person w/o of a "celeb" attitude but have a $8500 price tag for this Yorkie, I cannot that as good placement technique. There are a lot of breeders who do a hell of a job doing what they do but are not charging $8500 when they could have every right to.
From my understanding, they don't because they have passion for what they do and it is not about the money. This price seems about money and not about wanting to find this puppy a good home!
I would like to know how much this person spent for their Yorkie? :confused: In 6 months (if they have had the dog that long) what financial expenses did they inccure to justify the price? :confused: Where do you come up with $8500? :confused:
I am no expert; this is just my opinion.

Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

Why is that people on here like to bash people with money like it is a bad thing or something? All people with money are not selfich, cruel and cold. In fact most I know are the most generous and giving of anyone I have met. Most used to be less fortunate and give back. I am SURE that a kind and caring person will buy him.