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Originally Posted by MindieRose  Since there is such a large variation of sizes in yorkies though, I wonder if at some point, there will be different size groups (like the 13 and 15" beagles) for them. I mean, look at how diverse the sizes are on YT alone. Not one size proving to be "better", its just a matter of opinion. I personally wish that AKC would consider different size groups in the future.  |
I've been of the opinion for awhile that the AKC standard is too restrictive for Yorkies. I'd love to see two size categories. It seem that now many dogs are both too small and too large to show. What does that say about the breed and our current standard?? Why is there so much variation in color, coat, size allowed in some breeds but not in Yorkies? It can't be because the purists are trying to save the breed, because the current standard isn't even close to the original Yorkie.
Having said that, I do try to breed to the standard. But I think a little more flexibility wouldn't hurt.