Since you said" i really want to have another Yorkie as calm and sweet as he is, " this led me to think that was the main reason you wanted to breed. Some of us think this is a poor reason because while temperament is a heredity factor, for example you should never breed a bad tempered dog, the article you sited states: "The inheritance factors of temperament are complex."
Puppies get genes from both parents and there are dominant and recessive genes. Puppies in the same litter often have very different temperaments. No breeder can duplicate a dog. I also think it's a little disconcerting that you seem so impatient, as if it was extremely important to get this show on the road. Not a great trait in a breeder. Also, many genetic defects can't be identified until the puppy is at least one year old. In addition, I think breeders have to develop extremely thick skins!
Nancy |