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Originally Posted by C C Kent  My post was poorly worded, I attempted to change from addressing the USDA issue to addressing the OP directly...I wasn't clear about that. I was hoping to make the same point that you are making here. If the buying public were informed as to what a Yorkie should look like, there would be fewer disappointments. Most buyers do get an education, sadly it often comes after the fact. |
How true. If you fall in love with Yorkies, you want a puppy who will grow up to look like a Yorkie is supposed to. If you get a puppy from a breeder who is not breeding quality dogs who are excellent representations of the breed, you will end up with a Yorkie that is pretty far off standard. That's why it is so important to get a puppy from a reputable breeder.
This is an excellent article about pet vs. show quality from a Maltese Maltese:
Maltese Show Dog Versus Maltese Pet.....What is the difference?