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Originally Posted by dewdrops  Hmmm,
Pardon my ignorance but could someone explain why the supposedly teacup (since AKC do not recognised these terms) can be registered under AKC?  |
A dog does not need to be up to "breed standard" to be registered. The registration is basically a history of the pedigree. A very little sickly (although not always the case
Yorkie can be a purebred, just as a bigger Yorkie can be. However that does not mean they are the "Standard".
Here is a link to the American Yorkshire Terrier breed standard
American Kennel Club - Yorkshire Terrier
Hope this helps
