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Originally Posted by bjh  Very interesting thread. I feel that correct structure, health, attitude and proper coat all go hand in hand. You have to look at the whole package. I really feel that they are all equally important because if you are missing just one key ingredient, you will not have a show dog. Of course minor variances from the standard can be excepted since there is no perfect dog. Still, as a newbie to the show world it is still very perplexing to me how so many show breeders/exhibitors do not place as much emphases on color and many correct improper color with enhancing products. I certainly can understand why they do that if the dog is otherwise near perfect but it stills goes against the YTCA code of ethics. I really think it would be more beneficial for the breed if so much emphasis was not placed on color in the standard. I feel that texture is much more important than color. Oh well, I am still learning. |
All are equally important BUT as you pointed out there is no perfect yorkie and so when I go for a show quality yorkie I and others start with what we feel is more important to the least but mind you all is important.
As to color and coat, it's in the eye of the beholder and yes while I agree it shouldn't be focused on as much in our standard as it says and focus more on the health and structure and how the dog is put together.
And not to start anything either...you yourself have stated that you don't attend many shows so where are you getting your information that so many exhibitors are enhancing? Or do not place much emphises on coat and color?
It goes against the code of ethics if we put hairspray or gel on the yorkie so really this retorical question is and has been redundant.
I believe in what I stated above and stand by it as I do strive to achieve the best representation of the breed as possible but will not throw out a yorkie based on it's color if everything else is near perfect
Donna