Don't feel that way! We're glad you're here!! Sometimes threads get nasty, and sometimes people are very opinionated and say things that hurt other's feelings, but as a whole, YT is awesome!! I learn so much everyday...either by reading something I didn't know, or by reading something that made me look into things a little further and see what's really going on (researching on the internet/consulting my vet/etc...). You are so lucky to have your adopted furbaby, and he is lucky to have you!
BTW, I only paid $500....(that was $100 dollars off the original price because the breeder was going on vacation and would rather I got the baby than have 1 more to take with her!) She wasn't a show breeder, but I don't care. I get lots and lots of compliments on Bella and how perfect she is. As far as I can tell, her colors seem to be changing closer and closer to "standard", though I'll have to wait it out until I know how they'll turn out. And she is short legged and square, too. Every physical marker I hear people say they look for, for good breeding, I think she falls right in those categories. I'm almost certain that she didn't have genetic testing done since it wasn't disclosed to me, but there's very little they can tell from that anyway from what I read (maybe I'm wrong??) Even if she turns out to be less than "standard", I don't care. She's the funniest, cutest, sweetest, most lovable dog ever, and I love her for everything she is. AND (*gasp), even though lots of people have "opinions" about them, I'm already planning for my next Yorkie to be OFF color (parti or golden). I think they're beautiful and like a little variety anyway
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