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MyFairLacy · 07-12-2007, 10:41 PM

I really don't know how long it is supposed to be. I guess it depends on the individual dog and what is proportionate for their body. I don't know enough about Yorkie comformation to be able to tell you the typical length of a yorkie muzzle. This is all the AKC standard says about it:

Head
Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable. The nose is black. Eyes are medium in size and not too prominent; dark in color and sparkling with a sharp, intelligent expression. Eye rims are dark. Ears are small, V-shaped, carried erect and set not too far apart.

I think Lacy's nose is a little longer than average...maybe? I think the shorter muzzles are very cute and give them that baby-like expression.

07-12-2007, 10:41 PM	#21
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I really don't know how long it is supposed to be. I guess it depends on the individual dog and what is proportionate for their body. I don't know enough about Yorkie comformation to be able to tell you the typical length of a yorkie muzzle. This is all the AKC standard says about it: Head Small and rather flat on top, the skull not too prominent or round, the muzzle not too long, with the bite neither undershot nor overshot and teeth sound. Either scissors bite or level bite is acceptable. The nose is black. Eyes are medium in size and not too prominent; dark in color and sparkling with a sharp, intelligent expression. Eye rims are dark. Ears are small, V-shaped, carried erect and set not too far apart. I think Lacy's nose is a little longer than average...maybe? I think the shorter muzzles are very cute and give them that baby-like expression. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue. Last edited by MyFairLacy; 07-12-2007 at 10:42 PM.