[aimee]

I just want to clear up that in my post, I wasn't disagreeing with you - I really hope I in no way made you feel bad, that was NOT my intent. I was just trying to say (and I'm really passionate about this because I've recieved some bad e-mails about a couple of different points here...) that there are people with young children (mine are 4 and 5) who are responsible enough to have a small dog. The fact that you respect the breeder's decision is a good thing, but unfortunate that they just make a blanket statement regarding kids. And again, unfortunate that not everyone will take the time to make and enforce strong rules regarding small dogs with their children, which leads to the breeder having to make blanket statements like "no children, etc. I did have one breeder turn me down for a puppy regardless of my experience with small dogs and the rules I already had in place with my older dog. (this was awhile ago) and the reason it upset me was because she didn't take the time to meet my children and older dog to see how they interact. I know for a fact that my dogs have a better life than many...(they are lounging on their own bed with their own blanket as I type) - and my local shelter thinks my home is good enough to foster small dogs in as well, they did a home interview, met my children and watched them play with Sandy.

Anyway, keep looking. The fact that you are willing to keep your Yorkie with you at all times says a lot (to me anyway) -- I know that with simple supervision a lot of accidents and surprises could have been prevented! Let us know if you find out anything about a new puppy!