How much is the cost range of a teacup yorkie terrior breeder?

Question

How much is it going to cost to afford one of these types of dogs and no other. Just teacup yorkie terrior.

Answer 1

$1000 to $1500

the better breeders may be more.

Answer 2

Believe it or not there is not any such thing as a teacup anything.
no such classification exists
The official breed standard for the Yorkshire Terrier calls for adult Yorkies to have a weight of no more than seven (7) pounds.

To be exact, the breed standard states: "Weight: Must not exceed seven pounds."
Some unscrupulous breeders advertise teacup Yorkie puppies to take advantage of those people who are not very familiar with Yorkies. By telling someone that they are getting a "teacup" Yorkie, they make the buyer feel that they are getting something special - as if one get much more special than a Yorkie at all :-). Beware, many of these people also advertise "toy" and or "standard" Yorkie puppies with adult weights up to 10 or 12 pounds. As stated above, a standard Yorkshire terrier must weigh no more than 7 pounds.
Sadly, there are people out there breeding Yorkshire terrier puppies who simply aren't knowledgeable enough about them to know that there is no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie. One can only image their general breed knowledge and the quality of their Yorkie puppies for sale.
On average, Yorkshire terriers weigh between 5 and 7 pounds as adults. There are, of course, smaller Yorkie puppies born that will weigh less. Most Yorkshire terriers that you see participating in the show ring tend to be 6 to 7 pounds. A dog weighing 3 to 4 pounds is considered very small and often requires special care. Dogs this small should not be handled by children except under strictly controlled conditions. Children are clumsy by nature--not intentionally--and dogs weighing less than 4 pounds are fragile, with easily broken bones.

Answer 3

Can I make a suggestion since I assume you are considering purchasing a teacup yorkie? Stay away from teacup size dogs. They tend to have health and behavioral problems. I'm sorry I don't know the cost range for a teacup yorkie.

Answer 4

definitely over a grand. when i was looking for my baby - i even saw people selling teacups for $4-5,000 (beverly hills area)... craziness

Answer 5

when i worked a petshop in florida they sold yorkies(all) for 799. although i agree teacups tend to have more problems. and most vets suggest you don't breed them b/c it could kill them. i hope this answers your question.

Answer 6

As much as some crap breeder can scam out of someone who doesn't know better.