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Originally Posted by topknot  I have to agree that a straight topline and good movement is a must for me. No matter how long and gorgeous a coat is - for me you better have a good foundation (bone structure). I had a dog one time in the old days that really taught me about a strong topline. He was of Mayfair line. Wow, really nice! I always remember that picture they told us back then - to image your dog being able to balance a cup and saucer on the top of his back while moving. I could really image him (Foxfire) doing this. He probably could have done this. Since then - I have to have good toplines. In movement - I like them having a nice reach. I will take videos and watch them move to see if they have this or not.
I have seen down noses and do not like them at all. It just looks odd to me.
LOL - many years ago when yorkies showed - we did not poof their topknot out, like they do today. I actually hate it - so hard to get right on a moving head. Mine take so long to learn to hold their head still. Now with the poof topknot - it can really change the look of the head. I am getting better with the topknots now, but I still cannot poof much. 
JMO - I wish we would go back to just a pulled up topknot. You would be able to see the real head then. |
It's true you can really hide a sloopy stop with a good poof. I love a great topline as well. The cup pciture is a good illustration. Connor has a heart shaped ribcage and I know he'd have no trouble balancing a cup. I hate slab sided. straight shoulders, and easty-westy ears. We all have our little pet peeves I guess.