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Originally Posted by Sookie  I think the tiny Yorkies are adorable, but I don't want one. I have a puppy right now (2.4 lbs presently) and I can't wait until she gets bigger. It is so stressful keeping her safe. I have to watch her constantly - especially when Kalina is wrestling with her (Kalina is 5.12 lbs full grown). I love Kalina's weight, to me she is the perfect size Yorkie.
My handling instructor was telling me last night that there is a trend right now toward some Judges choosing the tiny Yorkies over the 4.5 to 7 pounders. That is kind of upsetting to me. Why pass through a Yorkie that is to small to be bred? |
Preference on size is predicated on the Region......
But, since we show our dogs to gain approval of our breeding stock, it us up to us and our conscience to take them the best of the best what we keep for breeding. A smaller boy in the ring is ok and will probably obtain Championship easily.
Yes, there is much more to determine when breeding....not only size, but, bone structure, and whether the female comes from a line of free whelpers and one must remember to study both lines before breeding two dogs.
I love the tinies, and I must say that I've seen a few that are beautifully structured with a lot of attitude....just so sad that miracle grow doesn't work.
I think the fascination with them is like everything else that is small....new born babies, new kittens, puppies......we want to protect and cuddle.....
I too wanted a tiny in the beginning....that was before showing and breeding