Mine is AKC registered. But I don't think it really matters. They are just papers. I got mine. And now I don't know what to do with them! She is my companion. My husband got her as a present and I wouldn't have known the difference at the time. I suppose the main thing to look at (since you have been wanting a yorkie) Is what the characteristics are of the parents. (ie weight, size, color) But if that doesn't matter either and all you really want is a healty yorkie and you trust your friend than I would go for it. Like you said you just want a pet. Think of all the money that you will save and will be able to save and spoil the pup with later (Trust me ... You will spoil that little baby
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