yorkie/silky mix

Question
I have an opportunity to buy a female silky.  I breed Yorkies and was wondering if a silky and yorkie mix makes a good adult dog.  The silky needs a home she was bought by someone who didn't do there research on the demands of a terrier puppy and she wants to get rid of her.  Let me know what you think about breeding my 5 pound yorkie to the silky.  thanks

Answer
Hi Lorri,

I personally don't believe in mixing the breeds up, as it takes away from both breeds by doing that.   Having said that, I have to tell you that I just adore my little yorkie-silky mix.  She is a little doll and I wouldn't take anything for her.  The problem about doing this though, is that they tend to be bigger than a yorkie should be,  and smaller than a silky.  I like the coat on mine as it's more of a silky coat, not too long or unmanageable.  But by mixing the breeds, you never really know what you're going to come out with.  These are two unique breeds, and I just don't think it's a good idea to mix them.  I love my little "Kipper", but I would never intentionally breed the two.  That, of course, is my opinion.  The woman I got her from did it all the time.  I guess the reason I don't like it, is that we have the different dog breeds for a reason.  As cute as they are,  I just hate the thought of ruining either breed by mixing them.  I admit, the reason I bought her is because I could not afford a registered pure bred Yorkie.  I have never regretted it because she is my little sweetheart.  It's a tough decision, but please think about it before you do it.

God Bless,
Becky