Yorkshire Terriers "Yorkies"?

Most purebred dogs are expensive, no matter what the breed. When buying from a reputable breeder your money is really going towards quality. Ethical breeders provide solid genetic health guarantees and acute disease contracts. If my dog has any inherited genetic issues she will provide a full refund. It is a lot more work then putting two random dogs together...good breeders do what they do to improve the breed and they really aim to breed out defects. They breed for temperament, standard and health...producing good litters takes time and research. They are looking at the genetic history of each parent dog making sure they have a good match for quality puppies. Testing can be expensive and the breeders’ time cost money as well. But its all worth it

Tests to have....

CERF certified...meaning they are certified free of hereditary eye diseases

Liver shunt tested...which is very important as this shows up in younger dogs usually under 1year.You need to see both tests of the SERUM BILE ACID TEST(there are 2)...that is the only way you know your dog is free of the hereditary form of liver shunt

Patellar luxation...these knee problems are very common(which was new 2me).

I person I know who is part of my local small dog meetup bought her yorkie from a pet store and is now having some seriously heartbreaking and expensive issues with her young yorkie.Shes dealing with liver shunt issues...it pays to be a responsible buyer. Shelters and rescues are your best bet for getting a less expensive dog/puppy

They are bold, stubborn, smart, energetic, feisty, cute and tend to be bossy and demanding...this is not the breed for those who cannot provide rules and sturcture.If left to do as they please they will run the house. I see too many people say..."well he/she is just sooooo cute". Does being cute and small mean that the dog can bark,growl and lunge at people or other dogs?? If the cute factor enables you to provide proper training then dont get a yorkshire terrier,cuz they are terriers!

My dogs are fine with animals and kids.I provided a lot of socialization. When it comes to kids I feel it should be more based off of the child..."is the child good with small dogs” is a better question. If a child in the home is rough, rambunctious, or clumsy then I would not get a yorkie.Most kids can be fine with small breeds it just depends on the child.I grew up with a Chihuahua that was in the home before I was born and the dog and I never had an issue. But most breeders will not let a puppy go to a home that has children under the age of 8.

ytca(yorkshire terrier club of america)has great links to rescues as well as good reputable breeders. Do as much research as you can.Talk to breeders...I’ve heard that some will except payment plans and will hold the puppy until payment is paid in full.

When buying just be responsible. I had to wait until I was in a better financial situation before I got my first yorkie.I waited for almost 2 years.

It's probably because they're so small and so popular. Smaller dogs always seem to cost more.

You can probably get a cheaper one from a shelter or Yorkie rescue. They can run for anywhere from $50-$250. Sometimes less. And no matter what anyone says, shelter dogs aren't any worse than dogs bought from breeders.

Here are two that offer dogs in your area.

http://www.saveayorkierescue.org/

http://yorkierescueme.com/

I have had several of these dogs, and they're wonderful. Very active, so you can't leave them alone all day, but also very affectionate. They WILL follow you from room to room and sleep on your bed (mine actually crawls under the covers and sleeps with her head on my arm). They aren't terribly yappy, but even if they bark, it's usually just so funny (they think they're so huge and scary, and the contrast is just hilarious). They don't shed much or at all, and people with allergies don't typically react to them. Grooming is easy (unless you go for the show cut, which basically means that you have too much time on your hands), though their fur does tend to mat. They do tend to have very mild cases of epilepsy (too mild for treatment) but live long, healthy lives otherwise. They have a tendency to dig, but as long as you give the dog enough attention, this isn't a problem.

Their personalities are great. They can be mildly territorial and aren't always great when being introduced to new dogs, but they're also quick to adapt and will soon befriend that other dog. And they LOVE people. They could happily spend their lives in someone's lap.

You have to watch them with kids, though. They love kids, too, but kids tend to step on them, which obviously isn't good. As long as you're careful and don't let this happen, however, they're typically great with children.

They're really wonderful dogs. I obviously adore them, and though they have a rap for being untrainable, I've found that this is absolutely not the case. Owners just have to be consistent. These are clever dogs and pick things up quickly, so training isn't a problem.

Shelter or rescue. Small breeds have always been pricey. They have small litters and sometimes need c-sections since small litters can lead to larger pups.

And what I can believe is why someone would pay 1,000 or more for a mutt.

1,000 for a well bred pup from a reputable breeder is an investment and pretty much one of the smallest amount you will ever pay fr your dog in the course of its life time when you add up year vet food, and supply costs.

I'll answer anything: How about you stop hawking your byb pets if they ever exist. Since IF you actually knew what you were talking about none f that bs you just wrote would be there.

The American Kennel Club defines the Yorkshire Terrier's size as no larger than seven pounds. They offer no other definitions, so according to them there is only one size. Anyone who breeds "teacup" or "toy" Yorkies is breeding the runts from litters to create a smaller dog that they can sell for more money. These dogs usually have health problems associated with their poor breeding.

Yorkies are expensive, but they earn every penny! They're great dogs--I have 3. Keep in mind that the bigger the Yorkie is, the less expensive they will be. Try to look for a larger Yorkie rather than the teacup.

Yorkies are not the best dogs around children. Children at times do not understand how to be gentle with such a small dog, and Yorkies tend to get nippy around what they deem as threats; so children must be closely monitored around them.

Other than that inconvenience, Yorkies are high-spirited, sweet and loyal dogs, and do well in small spaces. they're fast learners and are very intelligent. Their need for exercise is notably low compared to most breeds. You may experience some dominence issues with other dogs, so try to socialize it as much as possible.

I'm sure you will love your decision if you get a Yorkie. They're great!

I breed Yorkies. They are expensive because:

1. They don't shed hair

2. They have many champion bloodlines

3. Their appearance is luxurious

4. Barely get fleas

5. Easy to train

6. Pure Bred

7. Small - Indoor

8. Loving

9. Intelligent

10. Senses are keen

I can go on and on...

I live in TN, I sell them for $300-700.

I'm having a litter Christmas... Maybe you can save up 200 for gas and get one for $350 or buy from a local breeder.

i think the ones you see for over $1000 are the tea cup kind. they're really small. or you're looking at the ones at the pet shop their prices can be high. their dogs can also come from puppy mills. try looking for local breeders or go to the pound they can have really nice dogs there.

yes,my daughter has a yorkie.they just discovered it has a liver shunt. it is very common in yorkies. it is having surgery tues.of this week. it is only about 4 months old. i use to raise yorkies. they are very smart and hyper. she got hers from a lady in winston-salem n.c. they do not know what the outcome of the surgery is going to be..

its expensive to breed.. small dogs often need cecarians, which can cost upwards to $3,000, and they often only have a few pups per litter.

Try shelter or rescue www.petfinder.com

You can get one at your local animal shelter! They are relatively inexpensive, come spayed/neutered, updated shots, etc...

hope this helps!