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Originally Posted by bjh  Your baby is adorable but your to answer your question, the YTCA frowns on anyone using the term 'teacup' or 'doll face' in describing their yorkies for sale.
It is right here in their code of ethics: Yorkshire Terrier Club of America Code of Ethics
In general conversation I think we all use that term in describing a yorkie with a short muzzle. The reason most show breeders do not intentionally breed for the short muzzle is because often to get the short muzzle you end up with a underbite and that is undesirable. Personally the term 'teacup' does not bother me, to me it just describes a small yorkie but I know some people get all bent out of shape over that term. |
thank you for explaining that. my goodness, there is so much to know about this lovely breed!
i was really confused, so i went to read the description for physical characteristics (
American Kennel Club - Yorkshire Terrier) and the description is really vague. well, maybe it's not vague, but since i haven't seen/studied that many yorkies, i don't really know what they mean. i think it's easier for breeders or people who attend a lot of dog shows to be able to tell all the differences in their appearance.