[TeddyandTiffy]

Originally Posted by yorkiekist

A roach back is a conformation fault in most breeds of dogs. It is a hump in the back. An extreme example is the Bedlington Terrier. I am a top-line fanatic!!! Its got to be straight and level. Heads clear at different times for different lines. It isnt a gender thing. I have had heads clear at 1 1'2 years and some at 6 years and some that never cleared.

Thanks Lynn for explaining this to me, I'll go look up the Bedlington Terrier..Do any of you know of any photos online of roached back Yorkies (Not to down anyone anywhere) that I can go look at to see what your talking about. I've been comparing my Yorkies to try to learn about the Top lines.

Wow that's something about the heads clearing, so I guess I won't give up yet on Galahads' head clearing. I was worried about it. I'm still learning all this and I do greatly appreciate all your help. Hugs Lee