She is a really cute dog, regardless of her breed. And if you have small children, a Yorkie or Yorkie/Maltese mix might not be the best fit for you because they are easily injured.
Getting a purebred is not a guarantee of good health - and mutts can be just as healthy as purebreds. When I was looking for a pup I found someone who would ship me one for a very low price for a Yorkie. I did some research and found out that it was a puppy mill and that shipping can be pretty stressful for a dog. Not to mention the horror stories about pets escaping from the airlines.
If you still want a Yorkie, I'd recommend that you visit the AKC website to find the breeders in Southern Cal and then search on their names here to see what other members have said about them. BTW - a Yorkie pup from a responsible breeder in this part of the country will not be inexpensive. But then keeping your pet in good health by feeding quality food, spaying/neutering, grooming, and regular vet care is not going to be cheap, either.
Best wishes, whatever you decide. |