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Originally Posted by NODAK  I've done a good amount of research on this on the internet, but there's no substituting for real-world advice from people who know.
I posted the other thread about our situation, and I really appreciate the feedback....I think she's going to end up working less in a little while, so perhaps then we'll have more time for the dog...also, it's POSSIBLE I could turn out to like having a dog and that'd work out even better.
My opinion on this, just like everything else, is that when you want to get something...you need to do it right. No cutting corners or getting cheated.
I absolutely cannot fathom spending over 1000 dollars on a dog....and we wouldn't care about "championship bloodlines" since we're not out to enter any dog shows. So we've seen quite a few classifieds that offer them for 500 dollars or so...AKC papers and all. Here's what I care about :
1) It's actually a Yorkie...no cross breeding. AKC certified.
2) It was treated right as it was raised...so no further problems arise due to mistreating.
So that raises these 2 questions....
If a classified ad says it's "AKC certified", and I receive the papers, is that all I need to know to tell me it's a real, 100 percent Yorkie?
And, what signs can I look for when going out and visiting these places to search for a dog??
That's it for my 2nd, and last, topic of the day...thanks so much.  |
you know the ol saying "you get what you pay for?" well that goes just as good or not better when you are buying a dog.
Even if you buy a $1000 dog, you don't know if your being ripped off or not! My friend was a prime example, she paid $1000 for a "tiny" yorkie and she got taken big time, not only was the dog deathly sick and almost died, but she put over $500 more dollars into it with vet bills.
If you are truly serious on buying a Yorkie, you need to find a reputable breeder and stay away from classified ads. Just because a dog comes with akc papers, it dosent mean squat!
Go to the wanted and forsale saction here at YT and find someone close to your area. Most people who sale Yorkies on here have great references and you can talk to other YT members who have bought from them.
Good luck to you and your g/f, I'm sure you both will make exellent yorkie parents, and who knows, you may even grow to love the little fellow.
I never thought my husband would, but I have 2 yorkies now and he loves them to pieces! Take a look for yourself! But if you ever asked him if he loves these dogs, he would deny it lol