Beamers Mom, thanks a lot for the info. I'm going to take it nice and slow and not rush into anything until I'm confident I know all I need to know about the pup and breeder and that it's the right situation for all involved. I agree with you wholeheartedly that a new dog will never replace my baby boy. But he or she will be loved, cared for and coddled to pieces nonetheless.
MyBabyFynnlie, I appreciate the input. However, I'm pretty sure I can handle the financial responsibilities that owning a Yorkie entail. After all, I owned a dog for 14+ years and I can assure you he was well taken care of until his last day on earth. In fact, I took better care of him than I did myself. That being said, if I can help it I wouldn't want to break the bank in purchasing a puppy either. If I can find a healthy pooch for around $600 to $800, I'm all for it. I'm not looking for champion bloodlines or anything. Just a happy healthy little dog to spoil to bits.