Yes, Susan is a wonderful breeder to get to know. I feel so honored to have one of her babies.
You have a good attitude about being honest. I have heard of people lying to a breeder about wanting a pet, (then turning around and breeding the dog) so that's one reason I think people lie. (seems pointless to me, too.)
No, I don't 'think' having previous Yorkies impacted her decision on selling me a puppy. I think during our conversation, she got to know what kind of person I am, and understood that I love my fur-kids more than anything in the world.
Just because we don't show our babies, doesn't mean that they can't look like show dogs!
People constantly ask me if I show Kia, and I laugh & reply, "No, her job is to love and be loved, and she does it very well".
A few years ago, another exhibitor approached me and asked if I was a breeder, because he said he had been breeding for 9 years to get Kia's face. I suggested he give Susan a call, and talk to her.
Kia's personality as a puppy was very non-aggressive. She didn't start out jumping all over Sydney and biting her, as some puppies might. As she got to know Sydney, she would climb on her back, and bite her ears, and by that time, Sydney didn't mind, and was very sweet with her.
Sheila