I'm not an expert -- but that said, temperment and health and the No. 1 most important things. Watch how the pup interacts with littermates, it's mom and with you. Healthy pups should be curious, outgoing and energetic, not shy and cowering in a corner. Their eyes should be bright and clear and they should not have discharge from their noses, eyes, etc. Also, take note of the cleanliness of the breeder's home -- it shouldn't smell like dog and their should be clean water, bedding, etc., in evidence. A Yorkie pup should not go home before 12 weeks so that he gets the proper weening, strength, size, and has time to learn from his mom and littermates how to be a dog.
As for coat color -- the standard of the breed is blue and gold. The blue refers to the coat on the back that is black in Yorkie pups and begins to turn a blueish silver as they get older. As for breeding -- the breed standard is between 4 and 7 pounds, Yorkie females who are smaller than that should not be bred (because of danger to their health).
It's funny -- a lot of people on here feel their puppies actually "picked" them when they went to see puppies at the breeder -- I know mine did. He looked me right in the eye and started to lick my chin and chew on my rings. What a little flirt! Good luck choosing your new baby dog!
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