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Originally Posted by topknot I would suggest going to the dog shows in your area and watch the yorkie ring - be sure to get a catalog when you get there. The catalog will have all the dogs competing and what time and ring # the yorkies will be in for that weekend. Then while watching - make notes in your catalog of which dogs you liked and why. This will give you and idea of the ones you liked the best and who the breeder is. Also mark down who won. You can also check the results by checking back the group that sponcered the show. They always post the results - this way you can check other shows and their winners. But! It is best to see the dogs in person!
I would also learn all you can about the standard - research, research, research. Do your homework! Then find a mentor in your area, join your local dog club and watch and listen.
You will find your baby, but do not rush into it.  Female show prospects are hard to come by - so it might take awhile. And most reputable show breeders are just not going to hand out their show babies to anyone. It is a huge investment for them and they need to trust the one they sell to - to make sure they know how to show and will do well with their dog.
Best of luck!
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I agree with you and also be prepared to not own the Yorkie out right. A reputable show breeder will only usually sell under co ownership especially to a novice. If you are new, find a show breeder that is also willing to help you learn grooming, showing etc.
You also can't expect to buy a 12 week old pup and know it is a show dog. Age wise, should be no less than 9 months. Bites can change, colour can change, older than 9 months is even better. The breeder should be able to tell you its good points and also its faults of which there will be some as the perfect show dog is yet to be bred.
For a first time buyer of a show dog, be prepared to perhaps be offered a male rather than a female. It will give the show breeder an idea of how serious you are. Females are hard to come by in the first place so if a reputable show breeder happens to have one they decide not to keep often they have many enquiries from established show breeders looking for a new female.