Just to clarify, my comments about breeding to standard were not meant to say that the standard shouldn't be used. I was pointing out that not all "byb" breed unhealthy dogs, some just don't breed to standard. I personally feel that if you're going to do something, it should be done well. And thus a person who wants to breed Yorkies should breed to standard. However, this is just my opinion.
I do not feel that breeders who do everything else right, but choose not to breed to standard (like ones who breed parti's, chocolates, etc.....whatever as long as it doesn't mean a health issue) should be called irresponsible and lumped in with those breeders who breed unhealthy dogs in unhealthy conditions. There is a world of difference between breeding a parti and a puppy mill.
I have more thoughts on this subject, but since it isn't the point of this thread, I will leave it.
