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Originally Posted by FlDebra  I think there is a huge difference in a 7.5 pound Yorkie and a 15 pound Yorkie. One is easily seen as slightly over standard. But it is hard for me to believe a 15 pound dog is merely a throwback to over a hundred years ago when larger dogs were bred to develop the Yorkshire terrier. I think the chances are very high that they have been breeding over-standard dogs recently (in the last 5 generations at minimum) to wind up with a 15 pounder today. To me, that would not be the best of breeding practices.
But since the dog is a rescue -- I would just say -- all the more to love. One would not breed a rescue of unknown heritage anway, so no problem.  |
I have a female that I showed and Championed/yorkie standard (6 1/2 pounds when she finished, a bit larger now since she is now a retired mom). My grandson has her brother, beautiful dog, gorgeous conformation, but 13 pounds, not fat, just a big boned boy and big. Both are line bred from a long line of Champions, over 15 generations of Champions.....both parents are standard size and Champions. So, it does happen.