When I bought my two I found it extremely helpful to get to know the breeders and visit the home. I have found too many horror stories about poor living conditions, etc. Also, my yorkie book advised me to watch how the puppies interacted with me and others and if possible, to take the puppy outside, see if he/she followed me, etc. I bonded with Chloe right away and she's a great, bright and beautiful girl. Lacey is very sweet, small but stubborn, in the cutest way of course, is a terrific balance to Chloe; however, both dogs are very much like they were from the beginning, so pay close attention to their personalities. I never had a yorkie before but I have found them to be the best for me. They are very smart, usually do not smell, easy to handle and do not shed. They do require attention and grooming. That's a consideration. There is a regional area on this site that you could post and ask about Texas breeders. I believe there are some who are part of the website and I have a great deal of respect for these folks, so somebody near you can probably help a lot. I did not buy my two from the web but I did find the breeders I wanted to pursue from it. I love both mine but I found I made at least two mistakes. One, I got excited and did not really "shop around" as much as I should have because I had a time getting a dog, period. It was at least a year. I did not know about this site, am not a computer whiz but I am learning. The other mistake I made is re how to get a tiny. That's what I wanted and did not have enough knowledge to determine whether I was getting one or not. Again, I lucked out, one is 6/7 lbs and the other one is 3lbs but I never felt like I was the customer and controlling the interview. It was the other way around, I was willing to pay anything for these cuties and because financially I could do it (hubby was wanting to make me happy and I had saved a bunch of anniversary and Christmas present IOUs from him) I let my heart decide and a good breeder cannot guarantee a size, so I just said OK. If you want smaller, go beyond the parents, as far as you can. Chloe's were 4 and 5 lbs but she's bigger. Of course, good health, a return policy, ongoing breeder relationship, etc. are most important. I bought a yorkie book and underlined the questions to ask and basically followed that when I bought. But, no way could I turn the ones held for me down, I wonder if people actually do that. I was just too excited, saw their pictures, knew their names, waited for them to get old enough to leave their mommy, etc. In the end though I could not happier with mine so it probably doesn't matter. Sorry this is so long hope it helps a little |