Thank you, gemy! Your reply was actually very helpful and informative, presented in a respectful way. I understand and agree your comment, "Temperament of any breed is of critical importance when selecting what two dogs should be
[COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]bred[/COLOR][/COLOR] together. In fact it is of such importance
that responsible breeders will not breed a wrong temperament dog or bitch!. Be they show breeders or not! In fact it is much more likely that show breeders have had their
[COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]pups[/COLOR][/COLOR] and young adults temperament tested. The first temperament test is done when the pups are around 8wks old (in the case of the
[COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]toy [COLOR=green !important]breeds[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]). This is done to assess the litter in terms of helping to match up the pups to the best owner for the pup. The next temperament test or TT (title that is earned) is after the dog is 15mths or older. This test evaluates the dog's working abilities and "steadiness" of temperament, along with other qualities that go into any dog's overall temperament. The dog's drive will be evaluated, it's reactiveness, it's socialbility, it's relative dominence, and if there are aggressive tendencies. Many toy breeds elect not to do the TT; I've yet to do it with my Yorkie; but hope to get it done this summer.
Placing a high drive dog in a home environment that will provide not nearly enough stimulation for the dog, will likely create some unhappy owners and an unhappy dog.
Likewise placing a timid, sensitive, and or laid back dog, into a busy active and noisey household would not be a good match up either."
Sophie and her stud are AKC registered and from what I've understood concerning registration qualifications are that it is to register primarily that the breed is purebred and registering the animal further provides a purebred's pedigree. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I guess I will have to live with breeding 2 non standard Yorkies and if I keep all of the pups to love and care for myself, than that is what I will do. If there is some unspeakable mutation/defect to having bred my black/tan with a chocolate, these pups will not be euthanized or dumped in a pet rescue facility. I just wanted to add that last part, just in case someone feels that my choice to breed was an unforgivable "mistake". Thank you again, gemy! You were honestly very helpful!