[Pragmatist]

Thank you everyone. I think I will proceed with Yorkies.

I am interested in adopting a 1-3 yr old dog. Puppy is not a "must."

Any recommendations for where to get one from?
-I looked at Petfinder, and I liked many, but I'm worried that their health backgrounds may not be good (i.e. they're from puppy mills). While I will have my dog on health insurance, I do not want it to go through several emotionally taxing medical episodes.
-Breeders generally retire their breeding dogs around age 6-7, and that's a little too old for me.