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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Barb,

And if they didn't those dogs would never be Championed.......I've seen dogs being dragged around for 3 or 4 years......too light or light at the topline making the topline appear bad and it wasn't and the exhibitor couldn't get the dog finished......

I just think we put too much emphasis on it the whole thing.........when health and structure are what should be the main concern. I'd prefer they show the dogs cut down, can't hide anything that way. But, that ain't gonna happen because the coat is part of the yorkie mystique.

amen to that