[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.

OMGoodness I went and view the Bedlington Terrier and yep it sure has a roach back...I wouldn't want that Quality in a Yorkie that's for sure lol. Hugs Lee