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01-25-2011, 03:33 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago,Il. USA
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| I want a Female Yorkie! O.K so I looked into breeders and just cant afford their prices! I tried the resuce groups but no one responds! Help I just want a little girl to call my own. My little girl is 18 and gone away to college and boy am I lonely. Iam in chicago if anyone has any Yorkies available for a reasonable price. |
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01-25-2011, 08:22 AM | #2 |
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| I am in the Chicago area? What do you consider a reasonable price? You should buy from a yeputable breeder that breeds for the betterment of the breed and to the standard. Cheaper is not always better, especially if you wind up with a sickly pup, npo guarantee, no help, no mentoring, etc. Maybe wait a while so you can afford a quality pup. A good place to start is here. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America About The Club. Beware of getting PM;s from strangers just wanting to sell you a dog. Best of luck. |
01-25-2011, 08:51 AM | #3 |
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| Good luck in your search but don't discount the boys! I have found the boys to be extremely devoted and lovable. My little Peanut would rather be with me than anywhere else in the world but my girls seem to be more attached to my husband. Megan is definitely a Daddy's girl and Maddie Jo keeps it pretty equal but Peanut is definitely a Momma's boy. |
01-25-2011, 09:07 AM | #4 | |
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Shop for a reputable breeder, not by price. "Bargain" puppies are often no bargain in the long run as they can come with genetic time bombs for hereditary conditions Yorkies are prone to. They can break your wallet and your heart. As Steve said, unscrupulous breeders troll our forum looking for posts like yours so they can try to sell a puppy behind the scenes. Be very wary of the messages you may get. If you go to the top of this section, there are some wonderful threads about how to find a Yorkie puppy pinned: Yorkies For Sale or Wanted - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community | |
01-25-2011, 09:26 AM | #5 |
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| If you are patient very often you will find a Yorkie someone is wanting to rehome. I imagine in Chicago if you wait you can find one that way. Have you checked Craigs list? You have to be very careful in that situation about why they are rehoming their dog but it can be a source for you. Also, join in our community and you may find someone who is looking to rehome one of their pets. I believe recently there was someone in KY who wanted to rehome. I would recommend you check your local animal shelters and maybe be put on a waiting list for a Yorkie. Also, have you considered adopting a Yorkie who is being retired from a breeding home? Sometimes that works well for many people. Good luck in your search Teresa |
01-25-2011, 09:38 AM | #6 |
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| 2 year old female looking for a home - you might want to check this out to see she would work for you. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...male-cali.html Teresa |
01-25-2011, 09:41 AM | #7 |
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| Strangers just wanting to sell you a dog????? Isn't that EXACTLY what she's asking for??? By implying that someone who PM's them that the person would automatically be non-legit is misleading and untrue. You do more harm than good by making unfounded statements. Here it is: I live in Washington state (so obviously I'm not trying to sell this person). I have exceptionally nice, well breed, of exceptional health & quality, championed sired/championed dam/ champion grandparents, et al puppies for sale. Anyone in the northwest that posts they are looking for a puppy I will PM them...for no other reason than they (by posting their location and interest in buying a puppy) have essentially requested an interest and in so many words requested I do so. I have no desire to announce to the entire forum (though I realize I just did, but only out of necessity to stop this ridiculous "warning" and unfounded junk talk to people), so I will let those in my locale -who have specifically requested to buy a puppy know though PM that I may - or may not - have a pup that would fulfill their need/want. - guess what? I don't ship to NY, etc...so there is no reason to let the whole forum know I have puppies available. Just from minor postings I've already had so many contact wanting me to ship, etc. The seller has the right to selective posting of puppy availability. So for heaven's sake quite telling people looking for a pup such junk that if someone PM's that person couldn't be legitimate. I don't sell to just anyone either - the potential buyer would have to meet my expectations just as much as I should meet theirs. But that is between buyer and seller and not the entire forum. And I am also acquainted with another breeder who breeds exceptional pups, thus if I can't meet a local person's need I could refer the person...who, in the end, makes the final decision whether I or another breeder is right for them. It is one thing to state, "be careful of PM as there is the slight potential that one PMing might not be legit" which is much different from the implication that all who PM are not legit. Just please if you don't know what you're talking about and can't back it up with facts don't make wild generalized statements.
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01-25-2011, 10:16 AM | #8 | |
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I adopted my Lady directly almost 11 years ago. In the first two months I spent $800 (it would probably be double that today!) on the basics like a dental, bloodwork, etc. She was relatively healthy, too. It can get much more expensive if it turns out the dog has bad knees requiring surgery, or any number of things. Do keep in mind that owning a dog is expensive. The purchase price, no matter what is is, is small compared to what you will spend over its lifetime. For example, Yorkie's are prone to pancreatitis. Should a guest slip her a piece of ham, he could end up in the ER with a $1,000 (minimum) vet bill. Dentals in New York can run $500 and some Yorkies need them yearly. | |
01-25-2011, 11:02 AM | #9 |
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| Kjcmsw, I'm sure that Shodanusmc isn't referring to the emails from people here on YT. There have been too many people getting emails from strangers that "claim" they only want shipping charges (sent Western Union) to send them a pet, but if anyone does send them money, they never hear from those crooks again. I'm sure that is what she was referring to.
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01-25-2011, 11:03 AM | #10 | |
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Spend the time to learn more about the breed here on the forum. Learn the health concerns of Yorkies, there are many posts about that here; also you can visit the sick and emergency forum to see the "real" day to day cost of owning and loving a Yorkie with health problems. A Yorkie is a 12-17 year commitment of time and responsibility on you the purchasers part; so you do want to be sure this is the breed you want, that you are prepared to enter into this long term commitment emotionally, physically and financially. Go to some shows there is a big one in your area coming up soon; to see the listing of AKC shows go to www.akc.org and do a search for your state and see the upcoming conformation shows that mayhap be nearby to you. Here at the shows you can meet the breeders and see some Yorkies in person. If you are thinking about a trip to NYC go in Feb especially Feb 10th to 12th where there are several specialities for Yorkies happening at the New Yorker and Penn Hotel. Lots and lots of Yorkies and breeders to meet. Find a reputable breeder first, develp a knowledge of them, get on a wait list and be fully screened by the breeder as you will fully screen them. Waiting is hard I know, but there are many opportunities that can come your way if you've done your homework and have passed muster with a good breeder. As someone mentioned, sometimes you can get an older male/female being retired from breeding or an older puppy or very young adult dog from a breeder. And the cost might be just way less than you think. fill in the applications for rescues, adopting a rescue dog is a pretty good bet, as they should be throughly vet checked, and all health concerns addressed and or resolved prior to placement. good luck with your search
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01-25-2011, 11:10 AM | #13 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | I think what for me is a "reasonable" statement about PM's, ie private messages, is the following; you might receive pm's about puppy availability from a member here on Yorkie Talk, it is always advisable to throughly research a breeder prior to making a purchase commitment. Membership on YT doesn't warrant or guarantee one way or the other about the quality of an individual member breeder.
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