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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  You have to look at the goal, they are hoping to produce a great example within standard. Breeding a dog over 7 pounds does not mean you are trying to market a larger yorkie, you may be trying to improve on hair or structure or one of the many other things that are important. I think of it as breeding TO standard. |
You are absolutely correct! I personally don't breed anything over seven pounds or under 5 pounds. I couldn't say in the future I wouldn't breed a yorkie that was 7 1/2 pounds as it's a minor fault and if this yorkie was exceptionally well and weighed slightly over 7 pounds I wouldn't discard it especially if he/she had something that would add to my program as in color, good ear set or a good bite. Note...I said "minor" fault and not a "major" fault nor is it a DQ.
Donna