Great topic and input from everyone. I've been mulling over a couple questions for some time, and perhaps this is the time to ask:
First of all, I'm not talking about breeding dogs that are known to be unhealthy or produce unhealthy pups, so keep that in mind as you read my questions.
1. If only "serious" breeders breed Yorkies, will they be the only ones to own them? As the second most popular dog in America, how do the rest of the people get a Yorkie? You know what I'm talking about. The people who are most passionate about the breed and its "standards" are also very passionate about not selling their dogs except as spayed/neutered, and maybe not even then. Ordinary dog lovers don't seem to have a chance....
2. Have we gone too far with the breed standards? Have you noticed that in the past few years there hasn't been a Yorkie finalist at Westminster or Crufts? It seems that even the most dedicated breeders can't seem to breed exactly to the standard. Why is that??
I'm really not trying to start a fire storm here, but I've been wondering about this for a long time...
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