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Originally Posted by Wantyorkielov  You cant say that breeder good or back yard are not in it for the money. I have seen some that are asking $2,500 or more for one dog. Just because it cost you more does not mean that the dog will be a better dog then one that some one give you free!! I do understand there are standards to comply with but what happens to a nice family dog to love!! I dont want to show my dog or even breed them. Just a addition to my family. |
The breed club sets standards not as an arbitrary "beauty formula" to follow, but for very good reasons.
Number one, good structure is very important to overall soundness. A dog whose back is too long is prone to disc and other back problems. Conformation faults like knock knees or bow legs will cause a dog to overcompensate in other limbs and put abnormal stress on other joints. This can lead to arthritis, luxating patellas, etc.
The YTCA, like any other breed club, sets the standard as a blueprint for breeders to follow to ensure that Yorkies will continue to look and act like Yorkies are supposed to. It's like following a recipe for a cake. If you don't follow it exactly, your cake will not turn out the way its supposed to.
Just look at the the posts we get here from members asking if their dog is a purebred Yorkie. If you buy a Yorkie puppy, you are buying it because you expect it to grow up to look like a Yorkie, not a Chihuahua.