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Originally Posted by sylvan Well said...
The line breeding that was used to establish the standard can have diasterous affects if not done carefully, however, without these originating breeders, all dogs would be a generic jumble of mixes. Standards were established to maintain the features that are inherent to a particular breed. The number of dogs that do exhibit the standard features are such that heavy line-breeding and in-breeding is no longer neccessary to maintain the correct qualities of the breed. When breeding is done without regard to the standard, you begin to see the yorkies that barely resemble what we love about the breed, including temperment and appearance. Why would anyone promote this and claim to LOVE the breed? |
Is it possible for the breeders who responsibly breed outside the standard to do so and the "show breeders" continue to responsibly breed within the standard? What is the problem with both types co-existing and why can't they all be yorkies, just soem are for the show ring and some are for loving only?
Please show me logically how this would "ruin the breed"?