As most of you now know, my Yorkie Coty escaped from our home while I was on vacation back in May, and is still missing. I would like to get another Yorkie to add to my family and as a companion for my 14 yr. old Yorkie-Poo, Tyson. I love having 2 dogs and when Tyson goes to glory I would like to get another dog then as well.
A friend recommended a breeder (who bought a puppy for herself, her mom and then referred another friend from this same breeder) in the Huntsville, TX area (about an hour north of Houston) that has a male left from a litter (he's now about 7 weeks old, I think). I believe that the breeder was also keeping a male for herself. I looked at a picture of the 2 of them and one
isn't so cute!
. I hope it's not the one she's holding for me. She's charging $900 for the puppy and that is a "discounted" rate. I don't want or need a "show quality" dog. Just a quality, healthy dog that will bring happiness to my family (and that I think is cute).
Long story short, can you all recommend a quality breeder in the area? I drove to San Antonio, TX 5 years ago to get Coty, so I don't mind traveling a bit outside of the area.
P.S. How do I "gently" tell this woman that I don't want the puppy if in fact, he's not the cute one? I'm supposed to send her a deposit next week for the dog. I guess this is a dilemma when you don't get to pick a puppy of your own choosing when there's more in the litter to choose from.
I'd appreciate your help! Thxs. Friends.