I remember mentioning trying to look for a breeder when I was looking for my current yorkie. I've hadn't had so much as a negative reaction as to suggesting I look for rescues or adoption shelters. I didn't really want to because what I was looking for was extremely difficult to find because they'd be taken as soon as they post. Most of the yorkies I've seen on the shelter sites were either too old (averaging 10-14 yrs) or had lots of health issues that comes with them. I say to them, I want a dog that'll be with me for as long as possible and won't be come with immediate or potentially high financial problems from health. There were some that might be considered like the younger ranges of 3-7 yrs, but again, I wanted the longest time with them.
Considering the circumstance of obtaining my current yorkie pup, Kimchi, I consider it fate
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R.I.P. Mick & Mandy (before 2010), Mila - 4/3/15, Chloe - 2/18/16, Kimchi - 6/2/2021