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Originally Posted by YorkyKids This is TRUE. Futhermore.....until the current AKC standard was voted on by YTCA in 1966.....the Yorkshire Terrier standard was EXACTLY word for word the same as the English Kennel Club in England.....I don't remember the small differences either....and it's too much trouble to look it up. LOL
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One main difference I have a problem with between the British standard and the one adopted by the AKC is the deletion of the
one sentence the British standard had about temperament.
As a yorkie fancier for companion and service dog attributes, I would prefer the temperament be given more attention in the standard for yorkies as it is in other breeds. I feel temperament is more important than physical or aesthetic traits.
I have thought greatly about developing a companion dog standard since the show dog standard is not really very relevant for those who do not show.
I also do not agree with docking tails which is a requirement according to the AKC and the YTCA. For me, the current breed standard as written is not truly representative of the breed as it exists for the majority of owners and fanciers who do not show their yorkies. There are only 500 or so members of the YTCA and they are an exclusive club and not very welcoming. There are 1000s of yorkie owners who own companion dogs and I feel strongly about the rights of those pet owners when it comes to this breed.
Also, just because your dog does not happen to fall within the guidelines set by the standard does not mean it is not a yorkie.