Great post, my friend!! Thanks for that.
My 3rd yorkie was a pet store pup. Although he was just a cutie pie, he had bad knees and seizures all his life. He was also very dark black, not blue; black. We loved him just as much as we have ever loved any dog, but he taught us personally that buying from a pet shop is wrong wrong wrong. He did live to be 12, so we did get much enjoyment from him, despite his constant health issues.
Some folks just don't know any better until it's too late.
RIP Jasper, honey!
Dave and I miss you, my fuzzy friend.