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Originally Posted by Britster  I think the whole thing is just absolutely terrible. I've always thought the show dog world almost seemed cruel, in my opinion. It seems like they don't get to be DOGS... they're getting poked and prodded at, having to be "perfect." Let them be DOGS! I understand that I'm sure not every person who shows dogs is like this, but the whole show dog world has always just irritated me. Such a reach for perfection when there's no such thing. It's so sad that human beings have a "standard" in their eyes and basically mold these dogs into what they want. Every single Pug I've met has breathing issues, thanks to the shoved in face humans creating to get a more "human-like expression." Ugh, it's just saddening and maddening at the same time. |
Without standard, what would a yorkie look like? I have mixed feelings on this topic. I do not approve of the standards that cause health problems such as the bulldog or the Spaniel. But if there was no standard or shows how would the yorkie breed (or any other) remain the yorkie who looks, acts..... like we all adore?