I purchased Edie from the newspaper. I went to the house, and Edie and her mother were in the house, very well taken care of, interacting with the family, clean, etc. Edie's sister had already been purchased.
The owner had only one dog, Edie's mother. The father lived a few miles away. I never saw him. The breeder only planned to breed Edie's mother once or twice. She was a very experienced Yorkie owner, having owned many during her lifetime.
Based on the home environment, I did buy Edie, and have not regretted it.