**Wanting To Buy A Yorkie Pup ASAP Michigan****
 

Hi I'm wanting to buy a yorkie puppy. I really want a little male one. I have been searching for a long long time with no luck :(
The only problem is I am on a $350 budget. I could sign a spay/neuter contract if needed. I just really want a little fluffy companion:aimeeyork and I have done a lot of research on the Yorkshire terrier breed. I'm in Michigan but can travel a little for the right puppy :) Thanks and have a blessed day.

I would suggest a rescue pup. Have you checked out the rescue centers around your State? I doubt seriously you will find a healthy pup from a reputable breeder for that amount. Another thing to consider....Yorkies are kind of a high maintainance dog....and I am afraid with your tight budget, you will not be able to provide the care necessaary, especially if the baby requires vet care....a single trip to an emergency vet can run you a miimum of $800.00....and it is usually closer to $1500.00 to $1800.00. You have to feed a high quality food to keep that gorgeous coat healthy, shiny, and growing beautifully!

Yorkie Mom 1 - posted some great advice. I too would suggest a rescue, but you will need to see that you are financially able to cover good vetting practices, training, grooming and can deal with an emergency medical situation should one arise. I believe there is a stickey in the LIbrary about rough annual costs to care for a Yorkie.

One idea is to create a savings account now. Put a set amount wkly into it. Wait another year or so, until you have built up at least $1500 in it, plus the purchase price of the dog.

I have a enough to pay for regular vet checks because I also have a 4 year old chihuahua. She is as healthy as a horse. :) Plus I have also saved up enough for emergency vet visits. I have seen other yorkies for sale around $350 but they were all gone. :(
The yorkshire rescue I checked didn't have puppies that I could raise to know me from the beginning :(

The great thing about Yorkies is that if you show them love they will become your bestest bud no matter what age they are. I have a girl I got when she was over a year old. She was very fearful of people due to being in a bad home before the Breeder got her back. I brought her home and today she is in the show ring. Now Just so you know this past weekend I did something I would never recommend to anyone to do without the proper training. I was walking her on her lead and I purposely dropped the lead. Well this girl stayed right by my side as if I still had ahold of the lead. Her and I are so totally bonded . So all you need is love and kindness and they will know you .

I agree check out a rescue. There are many yorkies that really can use a loving home.

Please do not go to a byb or a pet store. You will only asking for heartache

I agree with what other posters have said, check out a rescue. There are many that need a loving home. I was going to suggest Greens Treasured Yorkies...brenda green is a member on her that goes by the name Breny.
She is in Michigan, however I seriously doubt her pups sell for 350.00. Her pups are absolutly stunning! You will not find a reputable breeder willing to let one of her/his pups go for that price....sorry don't mean to put a damper on your wish to find a pup from someone reputable. I'm sure there are pups out there for that price, but I would caution you not to buy from them...chances are they are either a puppy mill, a broker or someone equaly disreputable. If you already have money saved for veting costs, might I suggest you save a little more in order to get a healthy pup from a reputable breeder. Just trying to save you some heartache....we have seen many that suffer terribly from the result of bad breeding....for the owner as well as the pup.

I don't understand why you have a budget of only $350 but say you have enough for vetting. Regular vetting is not cheap, and emergency vetting is ridiculously sky high! They won't do anything until you pay money upfront.

If you want a pup to raise from the beginning, and you only have $350 to spend, there is only one type of place to get a puppy for that price, and I would never recommend that. Even from rescues, depending on the dog, the adoption fee is about $300+, and if it's a puppy it's higher. If you're lucky you may find one in a shelter, but it's really rare.

The actual cost of the dog is the cheapest in the equation. Even if you pay over $1000, it's still the cheapest part of the equation.

Thanks for the advice everyone but I think I'm just going to continue in search for a yorkie pup for $350 somewhere else. I know I can find one if I keep searching. Other pets I've gotten in my life were around $350 and sometimes free. They were super healthy and lived long healthy lives. :) I saw a couple yorkie pup ads for $400 I might contact them and see if I have any luck. If all else fails i might just get a chihuahua puppy instead, they're more in my budget. just have to drive a little ways but It would be worth it. :) I have been really wanting a yorkie puppy for Christmas though :(

Its really sad though, I have spent so much time getting ready for a new puppy to join the family but its starting to look like there's not going to be a yorkie puppy in time for Christmas. :(

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.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Thank you for posting this Gemy! I NOW know all of this, but I so wish I had researched and found this forum before I bought Raelle and Orion...they are healthy so far, but the byb I bought from did none of the tests you mentioned...all I can do now is pray they remain healthy...and live long lives...how I love these babies of mine! They really are such a wonderful breed!

Not to mention Christmas time is the worst time to get a new puppy! Too much stuff going on. People coming over, or going out to parties, food being given or dropped on the floor, eating tinsel or ingesting other decorations or Christmas tree needles, eating pointsettias (which are poisonous BTW), the list goes on and on. Raising a puppy is such hard work, and then on top of it during Christmas? I would never.

#1 Uni has LP in both knees, grade 2. She is on glucosamine supplements. One bag or bottle depending on the type I get that month are $20-40 and last a little less than a month. That's when I only have one dog. All my fosters have had some grade of LP. That's every single one, 100% of my fosters have had the condition. This is a genetic condition and if the parents have it, it WILL be passed onto the next generation. It could result in surgery, and if no surgery, lameness. Before that arthritis. :(

#2 Uni only had one, and it was only an extra $50 to have it removed during her spay. But I had one foster who was neutered too early and had two complete sets of teeth! He had horrible breath and dental health was zero.

#6 Had another foster who was surrendered bc she had very large stones that were left untreated for years. The surgery by that time was over $1000 not to mention the hospital stays and meds.

#7 We are dealing with finding the source Uni's allergy(s) now. Steriod shots and meds, rx shampoos, grain free food, not to mention stress on her and me, are several hundred dollars on top of the regular well vetting each year. This year so far on Uni alone is about $500.

All these issues, and I paid a lot of money for Uni from a broker :mad:, now imagine buying a bargain basement yorkie. I don't even want to think about what could happen. :(

I\'m not trying to be a Debbie Downer here, but "regular vetting" is what most people can afford. It\'s the emergency vetting that a lot of people can\'t or don\'t factor into the price of getting a dog. It\'s not just about food and water and toys and love.

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