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Deborah · 04-01-2007, 04:32 AM

Yes breeding smaller and smaller is creating an unhealthy dog.

To deal with this in Britain we are now utilising our larger genetic pool to stop the problems associated with extreme miniturisation and the cruelty that brings. This is in line with the new Animal Welfare Act just come in to force. Show people and judges are also realising extreme miniturisation is the death knell of a breed. Basically they become too small to be bred successfully. For anyone of the small ones that survive numerous die at or near birth. This is not a healthy situation for a breed.

Welcome to The British Yorkshire Terrier Society which looks after the interests of the total population of the Yorkshire Terriers in Great Britain. Not only do we consider the show dog but the whole population of Yorkshire Terriers be they pets, PAT dogs, Hearing dogs, or agility dogs. We are official consultees to DEFRA The Department of The Environment Food and Rural Affairs.

We have just campaigned strongly for the abolition of the mutilated tail that is the docked tail. Pre 1920's the Yorkshire Terrier was not docked and did not suffer extreme miniturisation. We intend to stop the cruelty done to Yorkshire Terriers by the process of miniturisation. We want a dog which does not suffer easy breaks of the bone, breathing difficulties caused by too short a nose, jaw problems by breeders pandering to human fashion, a fashion which is detrimental to a dog being able to function naturally, we are against miniturisation which brings about tear duct problems and slipped patellas.

If people want a dog as a fashion accessory find a stuffed toy if you want a dog then let that animal behave like a dog. We know what people in Britain want - a healthy natural looking Yorkshire Terrier. Yorkshire Terriers should not be below 7lbs and can be upto 23lbs. They still look like a small dog of suitable temperament to be a successful family pet.

Talk of teacups and Babydoll faces is the thing of the past. It will take time but for heavens sake think about what you are doing to those dogs in your own countries.

04-01-2007, 04:32 AM	#9
Deborah BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11	Inbreeding Problems With Small Genetic Pools Yes breeding smaller and smaller is creating an unhealthy dog. To deal with this in Britain we are now utilising our larger genetic pool to stop the problems associated with extreme miniturisation and the cruelty that brings. This is in line with the new Animal Welfare Act just come in to force. Show people and judges are also realising extreme miniturisation is the death knell of a breed. Basically they become too small to be bred successfully. For anyone of the small ones that survive numerous die at or near birth. This is not a healthy situation for a breed. Welcome to The British Yorkshire Terrier Society which looks after the interests of the total population of the Yorkshire Terriers in Great Britain. Not only do we consider the show dog but the whole population of Yorkshire Terriers be they pets, PAT dogs, Hearing dogs, or agility dogs. We are official consultees to DEFRA The Department of The Environment Food and Rural Affairs. We have just campaigned strongly for the abolition of the mutilated tail that is the docked tail. Pre 1920's the Yorkshire Terrier was not docked and did not suffer extreme miniturisation. We intend to stop the cruelty done to Yorkshire Terriers by the process of miniturisation. We want a dog which does not suffer easy breaks of the bone, breathing difficulties caused by too short a nose, jaw problems by breeders pandering to human fashion, a fashion which is detrimental to a dog being able to function naturally, we are against miniturisation which brings about tear duct problems and slipped patellas. If people want a dog as a fashion accessory find a stuffed toy if you want a dog then let that animal behave like a dog. We know what people in Britain want - a healthy natural looking Yorkshire Terrier. Yorkshire Terriers should not be below 7lbs and can be upto 23lbs. They still look like a small dog of suitable temperament to be a successful family pet. Talk of teacups and Babydoll faces is the thing of the past. It will take time but for heavens sake think about what you are doing to those dogs in your own countries.