I usually figure if someone doesn't care about breeding to the breed standard, they probably don't care about their health too much either. The standard was created for a reason...it has the unique qualities that make a yorkie what it is. We wouldn't even have this breed if it weren't for a standard and those breeding with a goal in mind. When you start breeding dogs with faults, they get further and further away from the standard until they don't really even look like a yorkie anymore. And the standard isn't just about looks..it's about proper structure, movement, attitude, and health as well. When you compromise structure, you start getting problems like luxating patells and hip dysplasia. So the standard and health really go hand in hand.
And no, there is no perfect dog, but I admire the breeders that continue to breed the best they can.
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