[WV~Yorkies]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

In addition, I find the term "betterment of the breed" to be overused and misleading. Just because a breeder tries to breed a better looking yorkie, in order to win at the shows, does not mean they are bettering the breed.

Many breeds have deteriorated, in the attempt to breed in accordance with the standard. The so called byb's are accused of breeding just for the money, but there are also SOME, not all, show breeders who will disregard the health of the dog if it means breeding one that will win a championship. And they hide behind the "betterment of the breed" theory.