[nica24nj]

I have a morkie (maltese - yorkie) from Susan's Top Knotch pups and he is from Brazil. Susan went to Brazil recently and visited her breeder, who she already knows, so yes she does know what she's getting and the requirements and quarantine s are even more stringent when they are from out of our country! My little guy's name is Harry and he will be a year old 11/2/2006. He is the most amazing little man! Susan's dogs are impeccable, he is very sweet and very socialized! My vet was very impressed with the amount of printed information and instructions I was provided with him. I think a broker has a lot more time to spend with the pups, she's not busy with the breeding and she chooses her litters from people she has been working with for a while. She also has someone always holding them, playing with them, or just curled up on a lap for some tv. I have a 2 yr old maltese, Maggie, purchased from a breeder and while I love her dearly, she is not socialized, and very neurotic and it will be a long road to try to fix her obsessions. When I went to get her, she was being kept away from other dogs and treated like a child. This is very sweet, but it does not lead to a well socialized or happy dog. When my sister-in-law saw Harry, she bought a shorkie from Top Knotch within a month. His name is Jake and he is also a very socialized little guy. I am extremely proud of owning one of Susan's pups. And if I thought I had enough hands for a third dog, I would be at Top Knotch tomorrow for a dog (I babysat Jake for a week and realized I just don't have the energy for three dogs - they didn't want to sleep, just played constantly!) Harry is the one in the center, his top knotch name was ryker.