[txshopper73]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

If everyone just did what they wanted with the breed (which many do..which is why so many dogs are out of standard) there wouldn't be a Yorkshire Terrier anymore...you'd have so many sizes, colors, hair types, body types, etc. that no one would even know what to look for anymore. There has to be group set standards and ethics and that's what the YTCA does. Not only do they set the standard, they set ethical guidelines for breeders - many of these ethics such as not allowing for "teacups" or letting pups go before 12 weeks is for the health and safety of the dogs

I agree.