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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles  Am I wrong in thinking though that over the years the structure of the yorkie muzzle has been changed? I know people love that teddy bear look - but were yorkies not originally a longer snouted dog - making them able to chase out rodents, etc? I'm not saying I see anything wrong with the shorter snout now -as it's not a feature that effects their breathing, eating, etc. But I do think yorkies have changed too - also weren't they once a but larger than the 4-7 lb standard? |
Yes they have definitely changed. The coat has gotten silkier and better growing than the original yorkie. The have also gotten smaller. You will still see different muzzles in the show ring today but a lot of people to prefer a shorter muzzle. A yorkie should never have a smushed muzzle or one that is too short. It also shouldn't be too long. But depending on the breeders preferences, you'll see some variety in muzzles.
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