[Rescuemomma]

Benjamin (less then 3 lbs) came from a kill shelter in Las Vegas. California Lily (4 lbs) came from a kill shelter near Los Angeles. So there are small rescue Yorkies in and near California. However both Benjamin and Lily where "Rescue Only", meaning if I had not been part of a rescue organization, I couldn't have gotten either one of them out. Benjamin was about 5 we think when I rescue him. Lily we thing was probably somewhere between 10 and 12, but hard to say exactly, so she was older. Regardless, there are pros and cons both ways. With a rescue, you adopt them because you love them, but you really have no idea health wise what you might be getting or run into down the road. A puppy from a reputable breeder you are going to have a much better idea because they will have done their research on what problems have shown up anywhere in their bloodline, they will have done proper health testing on the parents, and they will let you know if anything develops anytime during your dog's life. Just one angle to look at. While I have chosen to rescue, or in my current Yorkie's case take in a dog someone was rehoming, that's my choice based on my lifestyle and what was a good match for me. Honestly I think if Louie had not come into my life, I probably would have gone to a good friend of mine that has bred Yorkies for many years and gotten a yorkie from her. No right or wrong, just a personal choice, and I probably will get a Yorkie from my friend in the future (she usually has a 2-3 year waiting list at least! Although I personally prefer adults since I'm in a wheelchair and find puppies a bit hard for me to handle, so I would probably take a dog she either decided not to use in her breeding program or that has retired from her breeding program).