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Originally Posted by Amazing Yorkies  Shaving the hair off on the top 1/3 of the ear is part of the grooming standard. They will not look silly, and will help the ears stand.
I know some say they don't care about standard, but it is actually the "breed standard" that gives the look of the Yorkie we all fell in love with, even if you don't Show. Showing is not all that the breed standard is good for, pet homes deserve a well bred Yorkie too!
Good luck finding homes for your babies, I'm sure the economy hasn't helped! |
The breed standard is a blueprint of how a Yorkie is supposed to look, a "recipe" if you will. If you don't follow a recipe exactly to make a cake, it won't turn out the way it is supposed to.
This article was written by a Maltese breeder, but explains it well:
Maltese Show Dog Versus Maltese Pet.....What is the difference?