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srnelsonmr · 09-13-2006, 01:15 PM

Another question for you guys...........I am about to leave work to go look at the maybe new yorkie. I live here in NC......what is a decent price to pay..........my other yorkie was given to us.......yeah I know lucky us

Peters · 09-13-2006, 01:18 PM

mine were $500 each but it's depends widely on where you live their lineage bloodline and size so on

yorkieusa · 09-13-2006, 01:25 PM

Probably an average is anywhere from 800 to 1200.

Sugar's Mom · 09-13-2006, 02:25 PM

the nice dogs around here sell for anywhere from 1200-1500. there are cheaper ones in the 600 range but around here, I have seen a difference in the dogs. not saying it is like that everywhere. I started to pay 500 for one before I found ceeby and now that I have him and the others, looking back, they didn't even look much like yorkies. least not like my bunch does.

Dorianyorkie · 09-13-2006, 03:15 PM

I believe that if you buy a dog from a champion bloodline then it may cost you around 2500.00 I do not think responsible breeders can afford to sell their Yorkies for less than $1500.00 (Just my thought) I have been told that it is very expensive to maintain a litter (vet,vacc. health, right nutrition etc..) Besides it is always better to buy a puppy from a champion line. Show breeders work to produce animals closer to the standard of the breed (health, personality and beauty). Anyway, my two cents!

Sugar's Mom · 09-13-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dorianyorkie

I believe that if you buy a dog from a champion bloodline then it may cost you around 2500.00 I do not think responsible breeders can afford to sell their Yorkies for less than $1500.00 (Just my thought) I have been told that it is very expensive to maintain a litter (vet,vacc. health, right nutrition etc..) Besides it is always better to buy a puppy from a champion line. Show breeders work to produce animals closer to the standard of the breed (health, personality and beauty). Anyway, my two cents!

Champion lines are basically no good unless the champions are like in the third generation. All my dogs are from the judabob champion lines. Silk has eight champions in a five generation but I don't think I will be advertising that. Don't know.

artie merlino · 09-13-2006, 08:12 PM

Hey, Aloha.......I am in Myrtle Beach, SC and I've seen them between $650.00 and $1,200.00, advertised in the Local Newspaper but they were CKC. Registered, NOT AKC. They had NO Champions in their Bloodline either!In fact, I just had a Litter a couple of weeks ago, with 2 females @ $2,200.00 a piece and 1 male @ $2,000.00. My abigail (the Mother) has 14 Champions in her Pedigree alone (3 generations). They are "Breeding Quality",
but I guess it just depends on what you are looking for? Since I've Bred mine and I have both Parents I know exactly what they will look like and I know what to expect from them. I am usually a little flexible on the price depending on the Person and their circumstances? Family members & Friends etc.
Good Luck in your Search!

chachi · 09-14-2006, 01:23 AM

Around here the better quality ones run $1200 to $1500 but you can get one as low as $600.

ilovelouie · 09-14-2006, 04:42 AM

Yes, around here I paid $1200 for Louie and $1500 for Bella. They are worth every penny!

JeanieK · 09-14-2006, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorianyorkie

I believe that if you buy a dog from a champion bloodline then it may cost you around 2500.00 I do not think responsible breeders can afford to sell their Yorkies for less than $1500.00 (Just my thought) I have been told that it is very expensive to maintain a litter (vet,vacc. health, right nutrition etc..) Besides it is always better to buy a puppy from a champion line. Show breeders work to produce animals closer to the standard of the breed (health, personality and beauty). Anyway, my two cents!

The problem is, people tend to think that just because they pay more, they are getting a better quality dog. If you are just interested in a pet then why pay that much.

Also Champion lines are not necessarily healthier. Some breeders do a lot of close breeding and can end up with a lot of problems.

I'd suggest just buy from a quality breeder and you will get a better dog. It is more important to research the breeder than the dog.

Just because they have champions does not mean they are ethical.

artie merlino · 09-14-2006, 05:21 AM

I totally agree......you have to decide exactly what your looking for a "Pet" or
"Breeeding Quality", even though a Dog has Champion Bloodlines/Pedigree you still have to look for the right features; health, temperment, personality, looks, hair quality etc. Puppies are deceiving thay are all cute & adorable especially Yorkie's! Unfortunetly alot of people get "Pet Quality" and decide to Breed once for the "Experience" or for the Family & Friends? My Neighbor brags to me how she bought 2 females for $550.00 a piece in Kentucky, but
they have crooked teeth and crooked/sway backs they only weigh 3 lbs. (sisters) floppy lop sided ears that she complains about (not me!) In most cases you get what you pay for? I think it's very important to do your own
"Reasearch" to determine your Preferences in the Breed? For some even their Coloring is a factor? We all have our likes and dis-likes but you should be aware of what they are? My Pet Peeve is the "Teacup" term, Breeders get more money just based on their size not their Quality!

Timmy · 09-14-2006, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

The problem is, people tend to think that just because they pay more, they are getting a better quality dog. If you are just interested in a pet then why pay that much.

Also Champion lines are not necessarily healthier. Some breeders do a lot of close breeding and can end up with a lot of problems.

I'd suggest just buy from a quality breeder and you will get a better dog. It is more important to research the breeder than the dog.

Just because they have champions does not mean they are ethical.

Peters · 09-14-2006, 05:45 AM

just because you pay less than $100 or more for a yorkie doesn't mean the aren't quility yorkies. depends on where you live, that makes a big differance. i have seen them here from $300-$100 in alabama .i think mine are just fine ,they aren't tinys but that's ok with me

yorkieusa · 09-14-2006, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peters

just because you pay less than $100 or more for a yorkie doesn't mean the aren't quility yorkies. depends on where you live, that makes a big differance. i have seen them here from $300-$100 in alabama .i think mine are just fine ,they aren't tinys but that's ok with me

I think yours are just fine, too!

They're beautiful.

JoyRenee · 09-14-2006, 07:36 AM

Around my area you see them as low as 600 to 2000. I have 3. 2 girls and a boy.
Our Boy, Rascal was $600 he will be around 4 maybe 5 pounds. Peaches is 9 mths and we paid $1,200 for her and she is close to 3 pds Baby, she is 4 mths and weighs just about 2 pounds and she was $750

Rascal is AKC, Peaches CKC, Baby AKC

But the point is you see all the differen prices and they are all beautiful...
Nice coats, Teath are line perfectly, ears are great .. Not that it matters as much to me... I love them ... they are our babies

Peaches and Baby in the first pic.. Rascal in the next pic His ears now both stand up...

All three of them together.. Then Peaches by herself
I think with what we paid.. that they are Poor quality.. and we paid more for Peaches but she is no more quality.. I think

09-13-2006, 01:15 PM	#1
srnelsonmr Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC Posts: 17	Yorkie Price Another question for you guys...........I am about to leave work to go look at the maybe new yorkie. I live here in NC......what is a decent price to pay..........my other yorkie was given to us.......yeah I know lucky us

09-13-2006, 01:25 PM	#3
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Probably an average is anywhere from 800 to 1200. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

09-13-2006, 02:25 PM	#4
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	the nice dogs the nice dogs around here sell for anywhere from 1200-1500. there are cheaper ones in the 600 range but around here, I have seen a difference in the dogs. not saying it is like that everywhere. I started to pay 500 for one before I found ceeby and now that I have him and the others, looking back, they didn't even look much like yorkies. least not like my bunch does.

09-13-2006, 08:12 PM	#7
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	Myrtle Beach, SC Hey, Aloha.......I am in Myrtle Beach, SC and I've seen them between $650.00 and $1,200.00, advertised in the Local Newspaper but they were CKC. Registered, NOT AKC. They had NO Champions in their Bloodline either!In fact, I just had a Litter a couple of weeks ago, with 2 females @ $2,200.00 a piece and 1 male @ $2,000.00. My abigail (the Mother) has 14 Champions in her Pedigree alone (3 generations). They are "Breeding Quality", but I guess it just depends on what you are looking for? Since I've Bred mine and I have both Parents I know exactly what they will look like and I know what to expect from them. I am usually a little flexible on the price depending on the Person and their circumstances? Family members & Friends etc. Good Luck in your Search!

09-14-2006, 01:23 AM	#8
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Around here the better quality ones run $1200 to $1500 but you can get one as low as $600. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-13-2006, 01:18 PM	#2
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	mine were $500 each but it's depends widely on where you live their lineage bloodline and size so on

09-13-2006, 03:15 PM	#5
Dorianyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SanFrancisco Posts: 224	I believe that if you buy a dog from a champion bloodline then it may cost you around 2500.00 I do not think responsible breeders can afford to sell their Yorkies for less than $1500.00 (Just my thought) I have been told that it is very expensive to maintain a litter (vet,vacc. health, right nutrition etc..) Besides it is always better to buy a puppy from a champion line. Show breeders work to produce animals closer to the standard of the breed (health, personality and beauty). Anyway, my two cents!

09-14-2006, 04:42 AM	#9
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	Yes, around here I paid $1200 for Louie and $1500 for Bella. They are worth every penny! __________________ Our Photo Album is HERE http://www.dogster.com/?185528 http://www.dogster.com/?246319

09-14-2006, 05:21 AM	#11
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	I agree w/both of you I totally agree......you have to decide exactly what your looking for a "Pet" or "Breeeding Quality", even though a Dog has Champion Bloodlines/Pedigree you still have to look for the right features; health, temperment, personality, looks, hair quality etc. Puppies are deceiving thay are all cute & adorable especially Yorkie's! Unfortunetly alot of people get "Pet Quality" and decide to Breed once for the "Experience" or for the Family & Friends? My Neighbor brags to me how she bought 2 females for $550.00 a piece in Kentucky, but they have crooked teeth and crooked/sway backs they only weigh 3 lbs. (sisters) floppy lop sided ears that she complains about (not me!) In most cases you get what you pay for? I think it's very important to do your own "Reasearch" to determine your Preferences in the Breed? For some even their Coloring is a factor? We all have our likes and dis-likes but you should be aware of what they are? My Pet Peeve is the "Teacup" term, Breeders get more money just based on their size not their Quality!

09-14-2006, 05:45 AM	#13
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	prices just because you pay less than $100 or more for a yorkie doesn't mean the aren't quility yorkies. depends on where you live, that makes a big differance. i have seen them here from $300-$100 in alabama .i think mine are just fine ,they aren't tinys but that's ok with me Attached Thumbnails

09-14-2006, 07:36 AM	#15
JoyRenee YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York, Pa Posts: 754	Around my area you see them as low as 600 to 2000. I have 3. 2 girls and a boy. Our Boy, Rascal was $600 he will be around 4 maybe 5 pounds. Peaches is 9 mths and we paid $1,200 for her and she is close to 3 pds Baby, she is 4 mths and weighs just about 2 pounds and she was $750 Rascal is AKC, Peaches CKC, Baby AKC But the point is you see all the differen prices and they are all beautiful... Nice coats, Teath are line perfectly, ears are great .. Not that it matters as much to me... I love them ... they are our babies Peaches and Baby in the first pic.. Rascal in the next pic His ears now both stand up... All three of them together.. Then Peaches by herself I think with what we paid.. that they are Poor quality.. and we paid more for Peaches but she is no more quality.. I think Attached Thumbnails __________________