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Her Name Is Rio · 01-27-2010, 08:46 PM

It happens quite often, that after someone pays a compliment to Rio, the next question is "How much did you pay for her?" I get nervous when people look at her and just see $$$$$ and I usually lie and say I got her free as a gift. I've only told 2 strangers the truth and that was only because they were with their own sweet little furbabies and had chatted about their own experiences first. After reading the thread by pawever Yorkie with her little Mini almost stolen before her eyes, I'm even more fearful now. I am usually very cautious if I'm walking Rio alone, but now I think I will wait until my DH can walk with us. I'm just so scared - Rio is our baby, our love of our life.

Micah my love · 01-27-2010, 08:49 PM

Yes i have been asked this many times

just say not nearly what he/she is worth

jencar98 · 01-27-2010, 08:56 PM

I will usually answer this question with my own - "why do you want to know?" If they are truly interested in a yorkie the conversation usually continues...if they are just being nosy, I change the subject or excuse myself.

QuickSilver · 01-27-2010, 09:03 PM

I have been asked, and sometimes even if I put them off with a joking comment ("too much!"), people persist. I generally counter by telling people what they should expect to pay for a well bred yorkie in this area, followed up by why it's a bad idea to look for a cheap one, etc. It's always an opportunity to educate people.

Also, if you're concerned about theft, you can always tell people that your dog has an expensive medical condition and/or is fixed - these make the dog less valuable.

ellabee · 01-27-2010, 09:07 PM

micah - now isn't that the truth, eh? thats the perfect response!!

i say that mine is a gift from my hubby, its the kind of question that feels like it leads to judgement and then i feel defensive...

pinkii726 · 01-27-2010, 09:18 PM

I never answer when they ask that. I never think that it is any of their business.

If they want to know how much they cost, get on the internet!

BamaFan121s · 01-27-2010, 09:23 PM

Yes, I have been asked that before, but it's not something that happens frequently. (I guess since I'm usually dogless when I meet people, that may have something to do with it.) Actually, the only people I can remember off hand asking that were in-laws...but they are all nosy anyway. They also like to ask questions like how much my house is worth, how much I bought my car for, and how much I make at work. (Nosy gits!)

In any event, I just skirt around the question. Ppl usually don't linger on it for long and take the hint without me having to come out and say, "that's really none of your business."

AngieC · 01-27-2010, 09:29 PM

I am with you on that!! I have had a few ask me that... My responce is... "Enough" then I move on... I figure, hey I did the research so can they!!

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Originally Posted by pinkii726

I never answer when they ask that. I never think that it is any of their business.

If they want to know how much they cost, get on the internet!

pinkii726 · 01-27-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Yes, I have been asked that before, but it's not something that happens frequently. (I guess since I'm usually dogless when I meet people, that may have something to do with it.) Actually, the only people I can remember off hand asking that were in-laws...but they are all nosy anyway. They also like to ask questions like how much my house is worth, how much I bought my car for, and how much I make at work. (Nosy gits!)

In any event, I just skirt around the question. Ppl usually don't linger on it for long and take the hint without me having to come out and say, "that's really none of your business."

THANK YOU so much for that laugh about the inlaws. You Must love them (I dont like mine, I'll admit it, and I never talk to them) LOL. But again, thanks for the laugh!

puppyluvinmomma · 01-27-2010, 09:36 PM

I get asked that alot. I usually tell a fib and say I don't know they were a gift. It scares me because I'm afraid someone wants to steal them for money.

Armani Alexis · 01-27-2010, 09:42 PM

This happens often - frankly I think it is rude. I always reply with oh you don't want to know and then I smile and try to change the subject.

WV~Yorkies · 01-27-2010, 09:59 PM

Not even my husband knows what I pay! that is my secert to take to the grave...rofl

capt_noonie · 01-27-2010, 10:46 PM

Not TOO many have asked me, though it has happened. Most people just say "oh yorkies are expensive huh?" I use that as a time to educate. Just b/c you spend a fortune on one doesn't mean it's worth it. Also if you look for the cheapest one out there, that is also what you're getting. If someone flat out asks how much we paid, we usually lie.

florencelisa · 01-27-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Not TOO many have asked me, though it has happened. Most people just say "oh yorkies are expensive huh?" I use that as a time to educate. Just b/c you spend a fortune on one doesn't mean it's worth it. Also if you look for the cheapest one out there, that is also what you're getting. If someone flat out asks how much we paid, we usually lie.

same here. hee hee. i don't know why they have to ask. its bothersome.

noisinka · 01-28-2010, 01:48 AM

People asked me before but I usually told them 1/2 the price we've paid for Sandy. Only a couple of our friends know how much we actually paid for him, they think we're crazy!

01-27-2010, 08:46 PM	#1
Her Name Is Rio Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 487	Do you get asked how much you paid for your Yorkie? It happens quite often, that after someone pays a compliment to Rio, the next question is "How much did you pay for her?" I get nervous when people look at her and just see $$$$$ and I usually lie and say I got her free as a gift. I've only told 2 strangers the truth and that was only because they were with their own sweet little furbabies and had chatted about their own experiences first. After reading the thread by pawever Yorkie with her little Mini almost stolen before her eyes, I'm even more fearful now. I am usually very cautious if I'm walking Rio alone, but now I think I will wait until my DH can walk with us. I'm just so scared - Rio is our baby, our love of our life.

01-27-2010, 08:49 PM	#2
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	Yes i have been asked this many times just say not nearly what he/she is worth __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

01-27-2010, 08:56 PM	#3
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	I will usually answer this question with my own - "why do you want to know?" If they are truly interested in a yorkie the conversation usually continues...if they are just being nosy, I change the subject or excuse myself. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

01-27-2010, 09:03 PM	#4
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I have been asked, and sometimes even if I put them off with a joking comment ("too much!"), people persist. I generally counter by telling people what they should expect to pay for a well bred yorkie in this area, followed up by why it's a bad idea to look for a cheap one, etc. It's always an opportunity to educate people. Also, if you're concerned about theft, you can always tell people that your dog has an expensive medical condition and/or is fixed - these make the dog less valuable. Last edited by QuickSilver; 01-27-2010 at 09:05 PM.

01-27-2010, 09:07 PM	#5
ellabee Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: british columbia, canada Posts: 145	micah - now isn't that the truth, eh? thats the perfect response!! i say that mine is a gift from my hubby, its the kind of question that feels like it leads to judgement and then i feel defensive... __________________ billie ralphie sophie maddy boo sadieben Last edited by ellabee; 01-27-2010 at 09:08 PM.

01-27-2010, 09:18 PM	#6
pinkii726 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Boston, Va, USA Posts: 169 Blog Entries: 1	I never answer when they ask that. I never think that it is any of their business. If they want to know how much they cost, get on the internet! __________________ Me & ZZ are like Peanut Butter and Jelly. =) <3

01-27-2010, 09:23 PM	#7
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Yes, I have been asked that before, but it's not something that happens frequently. (I guess since I'm usually dogless when I meet people, that may have something to do with it.) Actually, the only people I can remember off hand asking that were in-laws...but they are all nosy anyway. They also like to ask questions like how much my house is worth, how much I bought my car for, and how much I make at work. (Nosy gits!) In any event, I just skirt around the question. Ppl usually don't linger on it for long and take the hint without me having to come out and say, "that's really none of your business."

01-27-2010, 09:36 PM	#10
puppyluvinmomma YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 575	I get asked that alot. I usually tell a fib and say I don't know they were a gift. It scares me because I'm afraid someone wants to steal them for money. __________________ Christel and furkids Peawee & Lucy Lou too!!!

01-27-2010, 09:42 PM	#11
Armani Alexis My Sweet Cupcake Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 4,390	This happens often - frankly I think it is rude. I always reply with oh you don't want to know and then I smile and try to change the subject. __________________ pam & armani the more you celebrate your life ~ the more there is in life to celebrate until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened

01-27-2010, 09:59 PM	#12
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	Not even my husband knows what I pay! that is my secert to take to the grave...rofl __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

01-27-2010, 10:46 PM	#13
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Not TOO many have asked me, though it has happened. Most people just say "oh yorkies are expensive huh?" I use that as a time to educate. Just b/c you spend a fortune on one doesn't mean it's worth it. Also if you look for the cheapest one out there, that is also what you're getting. If someone flat out asks how much we paid, we usually lie. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

01-28-2010, 01:48 AM	#15
noisinka YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 259	People asked me before but I usually told them 1/2 the price we've paid for Sandy. Only a couple of our friends know how much we actually paid for him, they think we're crazy!