This article is in the Tulsa World today it makes me so upset!
Breeding purebred animals for a nationwide market is big business in Oklahoma.Oklahoma has a bustling business industry that places it among a handful of states supplying the nation with purebred puppies.
While there are scant economic figures on the size of the industry, the profit margin is clear at the kennel level: One purebred puppy such as a Yorkshire terrier can bring $1,000 to $1,500. A litter of Yorkies can bring up to $6,000 for a breeder.
Puppy sales are seasonal with prices soaring during Christmas and decreasing during the summer months. But a litter of registered Yorkies born in August can still bring $1,500 to $2,500 if marketed properly, breeders said.
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http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/artic..._A1_NoArt20728