I want to buy one but I want a small dog and I saw that one and it looks perfect for me so if you know around how much they are please let me know or any small dog that never grows too big. THANKS
2006-09-26 05:03:44 · 12 answers · asked by lola 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Cost: anywhere from $800-1500 (from my experience)
Go on Petfinder.com to search for small-breed dogs that really need homes first. Visit your local shelters and breed rescues. There are many young dogs that desparately need homes.
If you are dead-set on getting a teacup yorkie, do a web search for a breeder in your area. Steer clear of breeders that advertise multiple breeds, this could be signs of a puppy mill. Puppy mills breed for money, not for love, and many animals are diseased and inbred just to make a buck. Visit the breeder on her own property where the dogs are kept, bred, and whelped. Take a look at the whelping box, or where the dog will have the puppies. If it doesn't look like somewhere you would want to have a baby, move on to another breeder. Visit with the mother (dam) and father (sire) of a litter you are looking to purchase from. You may also want to visit a fully-grown puppy from the same breeding. Make sure the dam and the sire have a good temperament, and if you can locate a sibling make sure he/she has a good temperament too.
Hopefully, you will find a perfect companion! Good Luck!
2006-09-26 05:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is correct on this. In Texas they run about $800-1500. But, you should know before you buy a small dog like a yorkie that they are high maintenance dogs. High vet bills at times. Make sure the breeder is reputable so you don't get one that has any inherited problems from the get go. I know about them because I just had to put my 12 year old yorkie to sleep. They are very loving dogs and mine gave me 12 great years of memories and pleasure. Just make sure you can afford it.
2006-09-26 05:22:03 · answer #2 · answered by sassyg 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tea Cup Yorkies are not AKC registered and there is a reason for this--to get them to consistantly be so small, they have been inbred and have a number of other genetic problems as a result. PLEASE adopt a puppy from a shelter--you can even adopt a full grown one so you know it's full size. DO NOT support people who breed these dogs that are not actual breeds.
2006-09-26 05:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a "tea cup" anything. Some TOY breeds are smaller than others. Look up AKC for a reputable breeder.
2006-09-26 05:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by jim_2170 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such breed as a teacup yorkie. There is a yorkshire terrier and they range in size up to 5lbs in weight. Unscrupulous breeders call them teacup or toy in order to get clueless people to think they are getting something special and pay more money for them.
2006-09-26 05:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My best friend bought a regular yorkie for $1,500. I know the teacup ones are more expensive because they stay very small. If you get a good real pure bred one I'm sure it will be over 2 grand.
2006-09-26 05:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A friend of mine got one and it has all sorts of health problems. Her vet told her that happens with such tiny dogs. Unless you have the money for continued vet bills I would invest in a different breed.
2006-09-26 06:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they run about 1200.00
if you get it from a breeder though it is a little cheaper like 800 bucks. but at teh pet stores they were 1200+
2006-09-26 05:14:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as little as 50 bucks to a couple of thousand, depends on where, when, and what pedigree the dog has
2006-09-26 05:12:20 · answer #9 · answered by grunt_smacker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can be any where from 600- 2500 dollars depends on where u live and the breeder. good luck on finding your little buddy
2006-09-26 05:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by Jess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋