**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

I paid 700 for my yorkie and my mom thought I was insane. I am a college student and only work on my breaks but I manage to keep Honey healthy. Be sure to look up questions to ask the breeder and ask to see the mom and dad. I wish you the best of luck. I wasn't willing to pay 1000 for yorkie either so I know how you feel. Also make sure the pup is not a mix breed because it is a good chance it might not be all yorkie if the breeder is willing to sale it for 400. Keep us updated on how it goes.

awesome :)
good luck. would love to see pics ....

Good luck

OOO I hope you can post some pics when you get a chance! I love seeing little furbaby yorkies in pics hehe

This is perfect! I thought I had done my research, but I was sadly mistaken. And trust me, I did NOT pay only $350 for him. I now have a dog with LP in both back knees (grades 3 & 4). He's going to require surgery that will cost between $4,000 and $5,000. Maybe this could have been prevented if I had asked the right questions rather than going on popular opinion.

I guess it's possible to get a healthy, inexpensive dog from a BYB. It's just much more likely that you're going to wind up with an animal that has multiple health problems. I wish the OP the best of luck in her search, however I think she might regret not taking the time to ensure her breeder is doing the appropriate health screenings.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: YEAH, can't wait to see your new pup!! Congrats!!

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

Ditto Elaine!!! We got rudi a little over a year ago and he was already a year old when we got him. He is more attached to me and i to him than any dog i have ever had he follows me everywhere

I disagree. I have gotten several rescued adult dogs. And will never do it again
One time I had gotten two year old dogs, they would not get out of my car to go inside. After a while I managed to get them out and they bolted into the woods. I eventually got them back and they would not do anything but sit in a corner. I decided to take them back to their original place...
A couple years later I decided to try again and rescue another dog. After a while everything seemed fine. He was great with cats and everyone. A very smart doggy too! I don't if he had gotten mad or what but he bit me on the hand when I went to give him food. He had never did that before. I eventually decided to give him back too. Things weren't working out. So I bought my first puppy for $150. She was a sweet as can be a true cuddlebug. She is still here with me and I love very much. No health problems and very smart. I have had her since 12 weeks- 4 years and counting :) I wouldn't get rid of for any money in the world.

Yup, all my fosters that I've placed have been such god dogs! None of them had behavioral problems like most people think all rescue dogs do.

[SIZE=3]Out of the 11 Yorkies that I have had in my life, 8 of those have been adopted. My adopted ones have always fit in so very well and have never, ever been a problem. It's like the minute they walked in the door it was as if they had been here always. The 3 I have now I adopted. One I have had right at 2yrs now, she is 8 yrs old, the other one I have had almost 2yrs, she is 4 yrs old and then my 3rd, I have had her for a little over 6 months now and she will be 5 yrs in January.

Here is what I say. Sometimes there can be problems with the "fit" of a dog into a home. But if the rescue knows what they are doing, how to evaluate temperament problems if any, and to retrain prior to placement, then things should go well in the new owners' home.

I have been involved on the odd occassion with rescue. And these are very large dogs. I evaluate their temperament. I give them security and a home while we are together. But I protect myself and my family and the dog. They learn they have their own safe crate of warmth and comfort. They learn initially that food will never be taken away from them. I always let them come to me for pets and security. And I would never Let a dog escape into the woods on the first night home. I once spent 3 hours coaxing a very scared 7mth old 80 lb BRT out of her crate in the car and into our secured back yard. I backed up my van to the gated back yard. what made the difference? It was summer - my family was hungry - so I fired up the BBQ and cooked Steaks and shrimp. We ignored her, as we chatted and had a drink. The smell of meat, and the sounds of laughter finally coaxed her out of the van. My family ignored her. I had placed my chair in sight of the van, and was the first person she would have to pass. My other dogs were not in the backyard, although they were not happy about that! She had smelt me along with the meat for 3hours or so. She came crounching out of the van, and up to me, happily I had a yummy piece of meat for her. It took her about an hour to investigate the backyard. Some shying away when she heard the barking of our other dogs - but hey she quickly understood she was in the backyard with "family" and the other pack was not....

The point is the rescue needs to train/teach how to introduce the rescue into your home that is secure for all family and doggies including the rescue.

OP any update? How is your new pup?

I have a question. I too have seen Yorkies listed for crazy low prices like 300-400$ .. and when I do I get this feeling in my gut. Why would anyone sell a healthy pup for that price?? It just doesn't add up in my heart and mind.

However to the original poster, congrats and I hope everything works out for the best with your family and little new addition.

Hope every thing turns out ok