cost of yorkie....

[joshroo]

I have searched the internet looking at yorkies... I see some for $400 and then there are some for $2000 that one would have to travel out of state to get... so my question is on the average, what should a yorkie cost???

[Lorrainey]

Originally Posted by joshroo

I have searched the internet looking at yorkies... I see some for $400 and then there are some for $2000 that one would have to travel out of state to get... so my question is on the average, what should a yorkie cost???

I paid about $1400 for my Yorkie, but I purchased from a puppy mill pet store in the mall. I just couldn't leave her there. She was so young and I had an instant bond..


When you are calculating cost don't forget to add in the cost of multiple vet visits their first year of life + costs of vaccines and the spay/neuter. Also think about dog food, dog beds, crates, etc along with grooming costs. When I got my puppy I did not think about those things and I really messed up my budget. We made it work of course but it was rough. Next time I will be fully prepared with costs.

[MyTiffie]

I am new to this site but I will answer your question and probably offend half the people on here. Do your research. First off, there are no "teacup" yorkies. AKC standards states that a yorkie must not exceed 7 pounds. If a person is breeding yorkies under 3 pounds they have a possibility of having hyporglycemia, portal shunt issues and a shorter life span. That means vet bills. That said, some people like to breed small, call them "Tea Cup" and raise the price to $2,000 or more. You can purchase a quality yorkie for less than $1,000 easy. It depends what you are looking for. Do you want to breed, show, have a perfect loving lap dog. That will determine your price. Most top breeders that care about the dogs will only give a restricted registration unless you show proof of spay/neutering. This is to protect them from ending up in puppy mill situations. If you are not going to champion the dog and want a good pet; a reliable breeders will sell you a pet quality yorkie with restricted AKC papers anywhere from $400 to $1,000. You should interact with the parents, learn there temperament and health history. To me, that is more important than entering the "smallest yorkie" competition and shelling out a couple thousand.

I should also mention that "pet quality" means they do not meet the exact AKC standards. They are not winning the dog shows. Maybe there ears are to close together/to far apart, maybe they are to small (usually under 3 pounds), or they hold there tail wrong. They stand with their feet turned in or out etc. Any small flaw. For a pet they are awesome.

[alaskayorkie]

That's the million dollar question.

You could spend $2,000 or more and buy a sickly Yorkie from a disreputable breeder, or you could spend $400 and luck out and get a great healthy pet from someone who breeds out of their home. In other words, it's not how much you spend but how seriously the breeder takes their job and how knowledgeable they are.

My only advice is to research the breed, research breeders and research the specific line of dogs in a breeder's litter.

What do I expect from a breeder? I expect them to be breeding healthy dogs with the intention of improving the breed. I want to see a track record of healthy dogs. I want to see the parents and see if they are the general size and coloring I'm interested in. And, for me most importantly, I want them to assure me that they place a premium on socializing the puppies before they leave the litter. I expect them to keep the puppies for 12 weeks before releasing them to ensure proper socialization. And I expect them to check out my qualifications as an owner and to offer assistance in the future.

For all that -- if I knew I had the very best -- I would expect to pay up to $2,000 for a pet-quality Yorkie, not a showdog.

If that's too much, consider a rescue. Check with your local shelter regularly and look for Yorkie pup or adult.

Good luck. It's not easy and there are no sure things.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Alaskayorkie has given great advice. I also think one of the cost factors are the area you are purchasing from. In my area, $1500 for one is the highest I have seen. But I also have seen them as low as $100. Usually from a puppy mill. . Listen to Alaskayorkies advice. Do your research. Just noticed you are from Oklahoma. Watch for puppy mills. They are common in both our areas.

[georgepie]

My little guy was 600$ canadian from an online ad.

[joshroo]

Thanks guys for all the great advise... in part of purchasing the puppy, I have added in the extra expenses and supplies one would need for the furbaby (including a spreadsheet), along with getting fix, anything that has four legs and fur gets fixed here. We don't plan on breeding or showing the little thing, just a lap baby for me.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by joshroo

Thanks guys for all the great advise... in part of purchasing the puppy, I have added in the extra expenses and supplies one would need for the furbaby (including a spreadsheet), along with getting fix, anything that has four legs and fur gets fixed here. We don't plan on breeding or showing the little thing, just a lap baby for me.

Lap babies are the best! I have two lap babies! A little spoiled but that's ok!

[Lovetodream88]

Its a hard question to answer because prices are different in different places. You wanna make sure that the pup's parents have had health and genetic testing on them, that they are free of LP, that the pup is AKC registered, that the breeder is not breeding mixes or lots of dogs at one times, that the breeder isn't letting the pups go before 12 weeks, that the breeder is not housing her dogs in outside buildings, and that the breeder is following the YTCA. My yorkie who ended up coming from a broker (didn't know better) and the broker got there pups from a puppy mill and she cost me $1,000 so price doesn't guarantee a good bred pup. Plus she was sick and that cost even more money plus puppy shots and wellness visits. Also make sure when saving money that you are also saving enough to keep in an account for emergency's because they do happen and can cost a lot of money.

[Verbena]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

That's the million dollar question.

You could spend $2,000 or more and buy a sickly Yorkie from a disreputable breeder, or you could spend $400 and luck out and get a great healthy pet from someone who breeds out of their home. In other words, it's not how much you spend but how seriously the breeder takes their job and how knowledgeable they are.

My only advice is to research the breed, research breeders and research the specific line of dogs in a breeder's litter.

What do I expect from a breeder? I expect them to be breeding healthy dogs with the intention of improving the breed. I want to see a track record of healthy dogs. I want to see the parents and see if they are the general size and coloring I'm interested in. And, for me most importantly, I want them to assure me that they place a premium on socializing the puppies before they leave the litter. I expect them to keep the puppies for 12 weeks before releasing them to ensure proper socialization. And I expect them to check out my qualifications as an owner and to offer assistance in the future.

For all that -- if I knew I had the very best -- I would expect to pay up to $2,000 for a pet-quality Yorkie, not a showdog.

If that's too much, consider a rescue. Check with your local shelter regularly and look for Yorkie pup or adult.

Good luck. It's not easy and there are no sure things.

hello and welcome. This advice is right on point. Research. Good luck

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by MyTiffie

I am new to this site but I will answer your question and probably offend half the people on here. Do your research. First off, there are no "teacup" yorkies. AKC standards states that a yorkie must not exceed 7 pounds. If a person is breeding yorkies under 3 pounds they have a possibility of having hyporglycemia, portal shunt issues and a shorter life span. That means vet bills. That said, some people like to breed small, call them "Tea Cup" and raise the price to $2,000 or more. You can purchase a quality yorkie for less than $1,000 easy. It depends what you are looking for. Do you want to breed, show, have a perfect loving lap dog. That will determine your price. Most top breeders that care about the dogs will only give a restricted registration unless you show proof of spay/neutering. This is to protect them from ending up in puppy mill situations. If you are not going to champion the dog and want a good pet; a reliable breeders will sell you a pet quality yorkie with restricted AKC papers anywhere from $400 to $1,000. You should interact with the parents, learn there temperament and health history. To me, that is more important than entering the "smallest yorkie" competition and shelling out a couple thousand.

I should also mention that "pet quality" means they do not meet the exact AKC standards. They are not winning the dog shows. Maybe there ears are to close together/to far apart, maybe they are to small (usually under 3 pounds), or they hold there tail wrong. They stand with their feet turned in or out etc. Any small flaw. For a pet they are awesome.

Didn't offend me, I agree with this post! Most people cannot even see the "faults" in a pet quality yorkie that a show breeder thinks they can't champion, and most of these dogs are gonna be better looking that what your average byb is breeding.

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

That's the million dollar question.

You could spend $2,000 or more and buy a sickly Yorkie from a disreputable breeder, or you could spend $400 and luck out and get a great healthy pet from someone who breeds out of their home. In other words, it's not how much you spend but how seriously the breeder takes their job and how knowledgeable they are.

My only advice is to research the breed, research breeders and research the specific line of dogs in a breeder's litter.

What do I expect from a breeder? I expect them to be breeding healthy dogs with the intention of improving the breed. I want to see a track record of healthy dogs. I want to see the parents and see if they are the general size and coloring I'm interested in. And, for me most importantly, I want them to assure me that they place a premium on socializing the puppies before they leave the litter. I expect them to keep the puppies for 12 weeks before releasing them to ensure proper socialization. And I expect them to check out my qualifications as an owner and to offer assistance in the future.

For all that -- if I knew I had the very best -- I would expect to pay up to $2,000 for a pet-quality Yorkie, not a showdog.

If that's too much, consider a rescue. Check with your local shelter regularly and look for Yorkie pup or adult.

Good luck. It's not easy and there are no sure things.

Alaskayorkie doesn't post advise much. He's always just posting jokes and bans. But every once in a while he posts advice and it's always good advice. Listen to this guy!

[yorkiedallas]

My Dallas cost $ 90 (hard to remember the exact dollar figure) from the pound. He came with his shots, micro chip, neuter, a free vet visit, and some other goodies. He is the light of my life, and in my opinion the handsomest boy in the world.

My new biewer cost four figures and came with one set of puppy shots and wormer (vet said first set didn't take because he was too young) some paperwork from Germany which means nothing to me and a blanket. All shots, neuters, microchips and so on are on my dime! I am glad Dallas likes his new play toy/brother......... he's not getting another one.

[caw]

I think you can find a good pet quality pup from a reputable breeder between 800.00-1,200.00 easy.

[life4life]

We got our baby off craigslist for $200 plus $75 for her accesories. She is a teapot yorkie. Some lady didnt have time for her anymore. We are so lucky because she is a sweet loving, playful, and healthy girl. Just came back from vet today..she is as healthy as can be. We love her so much.

[brezofleur]

Zeus' adoption fee was $300. But, again, he was adopted.