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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  Reading your last line I had to respond: I, too, wanted a mellow, laid back Yorkie...(my first)...I went to the breeder and sure enough she had a shy quiet little thing who sat quietly on my lap the minute I sat down on the floor. Went back a couple more times, same thing. Her littermates ran around and played, she was content to sit on my lap and watch. She was soooo laid back I actually had concerns maybe she was "sickly" - but I went ahead and got her: what a surprise ---- as soon as she got away from her domineering littermates she came into her own: she is now the alpha dog with the other dogs/demanding. That being said, I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world, but I can assure you, you can't tell initially what their personality will be. It is what it is. |
What about meeting your pup on a one to one basis? Maybe without the family around you can get a better feel?