[Lexi's Mom]

We have been looking for a playmate sister/brother for 9 month old purebred Alexis for a little while. We have kept our options open as to what breed, while agreeing that the puppy should be under 15 lbs and non-shedding. I have leaned toward another yorkie.

I recently stumbled upon a person who lives within an hour of my house who was having their first litter of Yorkie puppies (well, not HER but her female dog, lol). The litter was born a week ago (one boy, one girl).

Here's my dilemma. Lexi has had some health scares (albeit none long-lasting nor permanent) and this has caused my husband to shy away from a purebred dog. He is now asking me to look for a mixed breed (specifically a maltese/yorkie, or "morkie").

I haven't made any promises to the breeder with the puppy that I'm interested in, but everytime I look at their pictures I want that puppy more and more. I'm comfortable that the breeders dogs are VERY WELL taken care of and much loved and that the litter (one boy, one girl) is healthy and the puppies will be handled.

What is your opinion about a purebred vs. a mixed breed and how would you suggest I convince my husband that I WANT THIS YORKIE boy!!!