http://www.terrificpets.com/dogs_for_sale/viewad.asp?adid=70906
The puppies are 3000 dollars, so they must be top quality…right?
I wanted a Yorkshire Terrier and I have researched the breed…and these puppies look so cute…I was just wondering if they looked reputable (the breeder that is)
Since they are advertising "extremely teeny tiny micro teacup" I wouldn't just run as fast as I could from this breeder…I'd hop on a jet engine to get away. Yorkies come in one size only and breeders that sell "teacup" or any other such variety are selling undersized runts which will be more prone to SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS.
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There's a sucker born every minute. Just because something's expensive doesn't mean it's worth it! And honestly anyone who would legitimately charge that much for puppies wouldn't need to advertise on some website, they'd have homes lined up.
Edit: Oh my God. Now that I actually looked at the link, don't even THINK about it. There is no such thing as a teacup dog, these are just poorly bred RUNTS with a cutesy name and a high price tag.
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price has nothing to do with quality. and judging by the fact that they r willing to sell their animals to people who they havent met over the internet makes me believe that they r just another backyard breeder. a reputable breeder has a web page but wont sell their dogs over the internet. they want their clients to meet the puppy and interact with it before they buy it. not to mention they specialize in "teeny tiny micro teacup yorkies" a breed that doesnt exist because anything labeled teacup is just a scam to get people like u to buy small unhealthy PUPPIES that will grow the be the same as standard when they are adults
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shop around a little more. you may be able tofind something better and less expensive
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lol no ive seen the same dogs for 300 here and less at the spca. do you think the dog cares if it has papers?
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I don't think responsible breeders ship dogs, as it's horribly stressful on the dog. I would only buy from a breeder that wants me to come meet the dog. It's best to visit him in his comfortable environment first, this way you can get to know him a little bit.
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I thought real breeder didn't sale them over the computer. I also thought that good breeder had a waiting list on the pups before they were born. Good Luck
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no…. i agree with stephanie loves sam
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Price means NOTHING about quality. This breeder is not reputable.. she is selling runt puppies.. anything labeled "teacup" is not a healthy puppy. Any breeder who uses a place like that to advertise puppies is not reputable either.
I can promise that price means nothing. I bought my dog from a top breeder and actually paid LESS than what irreputable breeders charge for a pet puppy.
If you want to buy from a breeder, I reccommend you check out the breed's parent club and get a referral from there.
http://www.ytca.org/
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"specializing in Extremely Teeny Tiny Micro Teacup Yorkie puppies"
That's your first clue that it's a BYB. That size doesn't exist.
And no dog should cost that much. What exactly are you getting with that $3k? There better be a years worth of Vet bills included in that!
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3,000 is WAY too much.
If a breeder were to know you fall for paying that much, they might expect you to fall for a scam. Don't buy a pu unless it's in-person
And, there is no such thing as a tea cup anything. They breed the runts together (which is a bad thing)
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I got scammed online
Since they are advertising "extremely teeny tiny micro teacup" I wouldn't just run as fast as I could from this breeder…I'd hop on a jet engine to get away. Yorkies come in one size only and breeders that sell "teacup" or any other such variety are selling undersized runts which will be more prone to SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS.
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There is no such thing as a "teeny, micro teacup" it's because of their made up name the pups are so expensive. I would not buy from this so called breeder. They also ship. No good breeder ships to people they can;t meet and interview in person.
No paying $3,000 does not mean you will get a high quality pup. I paid less than that for my 4 Chihuahua's and one is show quality. I would avoid this one for sure.
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Don't buy from that site. "teacup" Yorkies are NOT a recognized size. They are runts that have been bred down and have many health issues. Get a regular Yorkie from someone in your area that has a clean facility, no more than two litters of the same breed on the property (most reputable breeders do not use more than 1 breed unless they are a professional kennel) You should be able to meet the breeder face to face and visit the puppies. The breeder should supply you with all information relating to the breed and particular puppy.
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My sis bought a yorkie for 1,000.00…..Shop around you can find them cheaper
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I am sorry to say, but there is no such thing as a Teeny Micro Teacup Yorkie. These are just poorly bred runts who end up costing you a fortune in vet bills! This person screams BYB so I would take your money and run!
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Oh Hon! This is not a breeder at all but a horrible person who will produce these dog to be so small that they will have much to much health problems. Almost all of theses tiny, tiny dogs have some kind of liver problems like liver shunts, Siezures and you will have to spend so much time at the vets just worring about if the poor thing will even live!
Please find another breeder who is reputable and will sell you a dog who with in breed standard. They are so small to begin with!
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Asking for that kind of money, is outrageous for a puppy, no matter what it comes with! That's just a little steep price wise! There are thousands of homeless pets in shelters, and rescue organizations, that need loving homes! If you go to one, I'm sure you will find the puppy you are looking for there. If you want a Yorkie, and you can't find one in a shelter, then look in to Yorkie Rescue Organizations in your area. There is no such thing, as a Tiny Micro Teacup Yorkie Puppy!!! You are getting ripped off!!!
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The puppies are pad trained which means they will pee and poop on every piece of paper u own( newspaper, books, ect) i dont think u should get one of those dogs, check in your states ad bulletin. They will be cheaper.
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Nope. Anyone who advertises "extremely teeny tiny micro teacup" puppies is NOT a reputable breeder. In my opinion, anyone who asks $3K for a puppy is in it for the cash. For that much money, their pups should be able to walk into any show ring and win…or be genius obedience dogs…etc. A 'breeder' who is purposely breeding for extreme small size is just developing a dog that will have multiple health problems. Very tiny puppies have many difficulties just surviving. It is not natural for the dog species to be born weighing only a few ounces.
Yorkies can be very nice dogs, but you must find a good breeder that you can visit IN PERSON. You must find someone who has pedigrees of their dogs, who shows or otherwise trains their dogs to do something that can prove that are quality animals, who socializes them well, etc. etc. Their home and/or kennel should be clean and well-maintained, their records should be up-to-date, and they should ask you as many questions as you ask them, if not more. Another option would be a Yorkie rescue group. Just search the 'net for a group in your area.
Good luck!
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MYSELF, I WOULDN'T GIVE THAT MUCH 4 ANY DOG. NOT EVEN A WORKING DOG. GO TO THE POUND AND GET YOU A SMALL PUP. IT WILL BE JUST AS LOYAL,AND YOU CAN FIND SOME PRETTY GOOD DOGS THERE IF U KEEP CHECKING W/ THEM. AND IT WILL SAVE YOU A WHOLE LOT OF MONEY. AND YOU WOULD PROABLY BE SAVING A LIFE ALSO. DOGS ARE WONDERFUL COMPANIONS.
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No, they don't look even remotely reputable. No reputable breeder would advertise "teacup" dogs. There's NO SUCH THING as a "teacup" yorkie, let alone an "extremely teeny tiny micro teacup" yorkie. "Extremely teeny tiny" dogs, even of breeds that are supposed to be very small, are more prone to health problems. And a one year health guarantee is crap. Many health problems do not appear until after a year. I would want to see more specifics than just "one year health guarantee."
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Run away as fast as you can!
No reputable Yorkie breeder claims their dogs to be "teacups", that is only a marketing ploy!!!
A healthy Yorkie will not be teeny tiny like those dogs.
I suggest you look in to a show dog breeder and request information on their "sold as pet" Yorkies.
Or, why not check out the thousands of needy Yorkies on http://www.petfinder.com
Good luck!!
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A friend of mine used to breed Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Her female is a champion show dog (best in breed & best in show) whose parents were also champion show dogs. She was bred with champion show dogs. Her pups sold for about $2,500 each. But she was selling show dogs not runts or ordinary puppies that just happen to have AKC papers like this breeder is doing.
There is no such thing as a teacup Yorkie. This puppy mill loser is trying to find suckers to sell her pups to for an outrageous price. She is selling run of the mill runts for champion show dog prices. What a scam. You can get a nice Yorkie for less than $500 from a reputable breeder. If you want to spend that much on a dog go to the AKC website and find a breeder of show dogs there.
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This person is breeding for bucks.
Not a responsible breeder and that is way to much money for an dog who does not fit the breed standards.
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I am a dog trainer
So called "Teacup" Yorkies are the runts of the litters. They tend to be sickly. I have a small Yokie but I would NEVER buy a "Teacup" let alone for $3000! Please re-think getting a "Teacup". I love my Yorkie! I spent $700 on her. She AKC and smart as a whip. I sent her to a professional trainer when the little bugger was being stubborn in the potty training area.
Please don't assume that because a pup is expensive it's high quality. There are people out there who want to rip off people
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price doesn't mean a thing! i personally don't trust people who will to ship especially if they're advertising over the internet, i also hate it when they use size to market thier pups because the best breeders put the most focus on breeding for health and temperment and then to the kennel club's standards. also really good breeders try to stay in touch with all the buyers for the lifespan of the dog and have a contract stating that if you can no longer keep the dog it is returned to the breeder (the breeder should care deeply about every pup they produce.) Just see if they interview you and you should interview them.
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I can't beleive that you can even ask that question. This person has backyard breed written all over them. First they are bragging about breeding dogs that don't conform to the standard. Second they are charging way to much for dogs that don't fit the standard. Third no titles or health checks on the dogs. Fourth which is a BIGGIE is the whole if you've got the money I've got the dog attitude!!!
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Amen to most of the above. Additionally, I am a breeder/exhibitor of chihuahuas on a very small scale. When I have a teeny-tiny that makes it I will sell that pup for MUCH less or give him/her away to an excellent home and explain that I cannot give a health guarantee. Personally, I detest asking money for my pups/dogs at all because putting a price on a living creature bothers me. I prefer to label it adoption and adoption fee – as all money goes straight to the dogs. Unfortunately, as this question hints at, the higher the price usually the better the care the pup will receive.
There are numerous sites such as the one above. I won't say what I would like to do to these horrible creatures that call themselves breeders.
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No reputable breeder breeds so called "Teacup" Yorkies because there is only one size for Yorkshire Terriers. This is awfully a lot of money for a puppy, especially pet quality. The amount a breeder charges doesn't guarantee that the puppy is top quality. Remember, all puppies look cute.
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You have got to be kidding, right? You seriously think that any breeder who breeds "micro teacups" ( I am trying not to throw up my dinner) is a good breeder? You have obviously either not been paying attention, or are too stubborn to listen to the truth about these sickly, poorly bred sad little dogs who die early from all kinds of terrible things.
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