Originally Posted by Yorkies878 (Post 4070022)

I actually just contacted a lady with little male yorkies for $400. I'm going to meet them tomorrow and pick one out . I'm so excited. :D

Originally Posted by gemy (Post 4069876)

I think you should be more concerned with getting a healthy puppy! The when will happen when the time is right.

I am going to elaborate on the health concerns of Yorkies and there are many! You want to investigate a breeder who health tests for these risks. And I guarantee you no-one will sell a puppy for $350 who actually does do all the health tests; they are pricey and will be factored into the cost of the puppy.

In relative order of frequency in the Yorkie

1. Luxating Patella or loose knees. The bane of most toy breeds!. Can be mild ie a grade one, or moderate to severe Grades 3/4. The higher grades usually require surgery. That cost alone is anywhere from $2000 to $4500 depending on the complexity of the repair required. /

All breeding pairs should have an LP evaluation and be free of LP. This will be shown on the health database CHIC.ORG

2. Retained baby teeth. Usually will need to be surgically removed, often done at the time of neutering. This can/will increase the cost of the surgery. Prices vary a whole lot by vet.

3. Hip Dysplasia and or Leggs Perthes. Currently on the rise. An FHO surgery is again somewhere in the neighbourhood of LP surgery.

Breeding Pairs should have Xrays done and submitted to Orthopedic Foundation for Animals for evaluation and be clear of hip disease.

4. Liver shunt and or Liver Disease. Quite prevalent in the breed. Extrahepatic shunts require surgery and again depending on the complexity surgery can range anywhere from $1500-$3000+ dollars.

5. PRA - Progressive Retinal Atrophy. Breeding pairs should be examined yearly by a Board certified opthamologist and be registered on the CERF data base. cerf.org -

6. Hyperuricosuria and related Bladder Problems. ie Bladder Stones. This is the one DNA test available that breeders can see if their breeding stock is a carrier, clear, or affected.

7. Allergies/Skin Problems/Digestion problems. These are all variable. Many yorkies can be fussy eaters, have allergies to different things, and have gas etc.

8. CT or Collapsing Trachea. Neither breeding pair should suffer from this disease. evaluation by vet recommended.

As you can see from this list the concerns are many.

Originally Posted by Yorkies878 (Post 4070022)

I actually just contacted a lady with little male yorkies for $400. I'm going to meet them tomorrow and pick one out . I'm so excited. :D

Originally Posted by jrsygal37 (Post 4075592)

I see the op has located a pup. I'm still going to post in case others looking read this. You mentioned not wanting to go through rescue because you wanted a pup that would know you from the beginning. Well, I just wanted to say that last January my husband and I rescued a Yorkie that had been hit by a car, and sadly she had also been badly abused. She was older, at the time we thought maybe even as old as around 8 or so due to her hard life. She's been with us now almost a year. January will be one year. Originally, she was just going to be fostered with me and a new home located. That didn't work out. She has turned out to be one of the best Yorkies we have ever had in our family. As if we've had her from a pup. They pay you back ten fold when they know you've rescued them. She has become my best friend, traveling in our car with us, walking, and sleeping with us etc. She listens probably better the any we've had, and shows such love and devotion. I can't say much more or reccomend any higher to adopt a little older Yorkie. We now believe Gianna is probably between 3 -5 years old. You would not know for a minute we did not have her as a pup and I would do it all over again, adopt an older Yorkie rather then a pup. Best of luck. Elaine

Originally Posted by jrsygal37 (Post 4075592)

I see the op has located a pup. I'm still going to post in case others looking read this. You mentioned not wanting to go through rescue because you wanted a pup that would know you from the beginning. Well, I just wanted to say that last January my husband and I rescued a Yorkie that had been hit by a car, and sadly she had also been badly abused. She was older, at the time we thought maybe even as old as around 8 or so due to her hard life. She's been with us now almost a year. January will be one year. Originally, she was just going to be fostered with me and a new home located. That didn't work out. She has turned out to be one of the best Yorkies we have ever had in our family. As if we've had her from a pup. They pay you back ten fold when they know you've rescued them. She has become my best friend, traveling in our car with us, walking, and sleeping with us etc. She listens probably better the any we've had, and shows such love and devotion. I can't say much more or reccomend any higher to adopt a little older Yorkie. We now believe Gianna is probably between 3 -5 years old. You would not know for a minute we did not have her as a pup and I would do it all over again, adopt an older Yorkie rather then a pup. Best of luck. Elaine

Originally Posted by jrsygal37 (Post 4075592)

I see the op has located a pup. I'm still going to post in case others looking read this. You mentioned not wanting to go through rescue because you wanted a pup that would know you from the beginning. Well, I just wanted to say that last January my husband and I rescued a Yorkie that had been hit by a car, and sadly she had also been badly abused. She was older, at the time we thought maybe even as old as around 8 or so due to her hard life. She's been with us now almost a year. January will be one year. Originally, she was just going to be fostered with me and a new home located. That didn't work out. She has turned out to be one of the best Yorkies we have ever had in our family. As if we've had her from a pup. They pay you back ten fold when they know you've rescued them. She has become my best friend, traveling in our car with us, walking, and sleeping with us etc. She listens probably better the any we've had, and shows such love and devotion. I can't say much more or reccomend any higher to adopt a little older Yorkie. We now believe Gianna is probably between 3 -5 years old. You would not know for a minute we did not have her as a pup and I would do it all over again, adopt an older Yorkie rather then a pup. Best of luck. Elaine

Originally Posted by jrsygal37 (Post 4075592)

I see the op has located a pup. I'm still going to post in case others looking read this. You mentioned not wanting to go through rescue because you wanted a pup that would know you from the beginning. Well, I just wanted to say that last January my husband and I rescued a Yorkie that had been hit by a car, and sadly she had also been badly abused. She was older, at the time we thought maybe even as old as around 8 or so due to her hard life. She's been with us now almost a year. January will be one year. Originally, she was just going to be fostered with me and a new home located. That didn't work out. She has turned out to be one of the best Yorkies we have ever had in our family. As if we've had her from a pup. They pay you back ten fold when they know you've rescued them. She has become my best friend, traveling in our car with us, walking, and sleeping with us etc. She listens probably better the any we've had, and shows such love and devotion. I can't say much more or reccomend any higher to adopt a little older Yorkie. We now believe Gianna is probably between 3 -5 years old. You would not know for a minute we did not have her as a pup and I would do it all over again, adopt an older Yorkie rather then a pup. Best of luck. Elaine