My personal opinion is it is literally no ones business where you choose to get your dog! You have legitimate reasons for wanting a purebred Yorkie, so there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. There are plenty of people on this site and a lot of threads on how to find a reputable breeder. I have purchased a Golden Ret, and 3 Shih Tzu's from reputable breeders and don't have a single regret. I have also had plenty of rescue dogs. In fact my little Sunni is a rescue, but the circumstances were highly unusual that I got her. She has a genetic defect, that had to be surgically repaired. I will never know the true details of her history. I know she has Yorkie in her, but I am really wondering if she also has Silky terrier in her as well. She's already a pretty big girl!! 8lbs at 5 months, lol…so, we already know whoever bred her, was probably a backyard or mill breeder. But, not knowing is something I just live with. If I were to get another puppy, which is highly likely..after falling madly in love with this breed, I think unless some miracle happens like finding Sunni, I will start researching the best breeders I can find in NJ/NY area. In Sunni's case, we rescued one another. She was going to a kill shelter, but my friend heard thru (I guess an underground network of rescuers) and stepped in to get her to me..thats a whole other story |