[gemy]

Roxymomma; I am sorry you feel that you were "attacked". We are just concerned, and want to give the best information we can, not only for you, but for others who will come across this thread, others like you who are researching buying a Yorkie.

Breeding mulitple breeds and breeding cross breeds is something a very responsible breeder simply doesn't do. There is quite simply too much to learn, to know, to be throughly informed on each breed of dog. In fact CKC (that is the Canadian Kennel Club) breeders sign a code of ethics that prohibits breeding cross breeds.

It is a good thing that this woman keeps a visually "clean" environment, and judging by the parents appearance they appear healthy. But there is a whole lot more to breeding healthy dogs than a clean environment . There are a whole lot of tests that the breeding pair should undergo, and dog should have a CHIC number. The breeder should be very knowledgeable about the health history of her lines. And a purchaser should ask for this information; and check out what tests have been done on the breeding pair; and then confirm through looking on the various health sites, that yes indeed this dog has had this and that test done; and what the results are.

There is a thread entitled "How to find a Reputable Breeder" in the library; it makes for a good read.