[Kirby]

That's her. I really am at a loss of what to think.

The Yorkie girl I have now is the love of my life. She means the world to me and I want to give her a little sister. She came from a local breeder that sold only AKC registered puppies and came recommended by the local kennel club. Sydney came with her papers and health guarantee. Within a year, Sydney needed double knee surgery. The breeder finally admitted another puppy in the same litter had knee trouble, but it was not a covered condition. She finally offered to take Sydney back, but by then I had fallen in love with Syd. Besides, what was the breeder going to do with her? I kept Syd. The breeder finally gave me another female Yorkie from different parents, which I gave to my parents and they love her.

My best friend bought a cute little toy mix from her neighbor lady (no papers, health guarantee, genetic testing--backyard breeder). Her dog has never had any health issues compared to my AKC registered with over $2000 in vet bills.

I guess my point is, you can never tell. I am going to see for myself, though, on Sunday. My parents and I will be driving the three hours to meet the breeder and, most importantly, the puppy and her parents.