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Originally Posted by Ladymom  I'm confused. 
Your Code of Conduct says that breeders must follow the AKC standard, but the AKC does not set the standard, the YTCA does. The AKC is just a registry. On their "Meet the Breeds" page, the standard is copied directly from the YTCA. American Kennel Club - Yorkshire Terrier
Don't you think that is misleading? |
Yes, the mother club is the keeper of the standard. But, don't let that fool you. When the standard is established and/or changed it is done with AKC compliance. There is a representative that sits in with the YTCA while changes are being worked on.
AKC is a registery of pure bred dogs; but, not only a registry......and every breed has a standard that the AKC uses to judge pure bred dogs. Judges, even those that are used for UKC dog shows are AKC judges.