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StewiesMom · 11-26-2005, 08:53 AM

I think that the beauty of the Yorkshire Terrier breed is the fact that they are small, but not as small as Guinea Pigs. The spunkiness and size of a 4-7lb dog is what appeals to me. I am not interested in a dog any smaller. Of course there are going to be puppies who end up being smaller than standard - they are adorable and I love them just the same - the same goes for the ones who end up at 10 or even 15lbs. What I don't agree with is breeding down the breed so that pretty soon, a normal Yorkie is going to be 3lbs or less. I respect breeders who want standard sized dogs and strive to produce them.

11-26-2005, 08:53 AM	#11
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I think that the beauty of the Yorkshire Terrier breed is the fact that they are small, but not as small as Guinea Pigs. The spunkiness and size of a 4-7lb dog is what appeals to me. I am not interested in a dog any smaller. Of course there are going to be puppies who end up being smaller than standard - they are adorable and I love them just the same - the same goes for the ones who end up at 10 or even 15lbs. What I don't agree with is breeding down the breed so that pretty soon, a normal Yorkie is going to be 3lbs or less. I respect breeders who want standard sized dogs and strive to produce them. __________________ Kristy & Stewie