I should have known!!!
I'll never breed, but I honestly think that this should be a "breeding 101" required read bc I really think that after you read you have a true appreciation for the standard. SOOOOOO much has gone into the standard and you just think to yourself (I did).. why would anyone want to breed unless they were truly going to better the breed? I know there are people that just want a litter or to breed their Yorkie once, but I am talking about a life dedicated to breeding Yorkies. Also I think breeders should read this simply bc it goes into the standard in depth! It was really confusing in a couple of parts, so I had to go back and re-read, but overall I just think its fascinating! I love how their purpose of being a ratter is still totally evident today in the temperments and instincts... I don't think you would be able to keep this in their "genes" for so long if it werent for responsible and careful breeders pulling the best sires and dams together to produce the best possible puppies. I was playing with mine this morning and I watch how they dig and put their little faces down to the ground like they are just going for a little vermin! Its precious!!! One thing for sure is that if you didnt appreciate all of the decades and years to hard to work to produce the standard before you read this, you will after you are finished!