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Originally Posted by Willows Mom  I had no intention of advertising him on here. I was asking.
Also,yes he can be studed by the UKC.
It's discouraging to know that people think less because he is over the standard. He has his UKC papers and is considered a pure Yorkie. I have also discussed this with his vet. His vet feels the same way I do. Yorkies come in different sizes.
Nevertheless I love him.  |
Yes, Yorkies come in different sizes, but those sizes should be under seven pounds according to the breed standard.
Breeding Yorkies who do not meet the breed standard is the reason why so many of today's Yorkies don't look like purebred Yorkies anymore.
The first qualification of responsible breeding is to start with dogs who are very close to the breed standard and have had extensive health testing to make sure they do not pass on any of the genetic conditions inherent in Yorkies.
The typical prospective Yorkie owner is looking for a Yorkie who will be several pounds under the seven pound limit. Larger puppies may be difficult to sell.
Please just get your guy neutered and enjoy him as a pet.