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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  When did yorkies start getting AKC registered? Because there are certainly plenty of AKC registered yorkies that are 15 pounds +.
The extreme difference in size is surprising to me if there weren't some larger terriers to begin with. I could see maybe going 50% over the max weight limit, but 3x is a lot to attribute to careless breeding. That would be like have German Shepards that weigh between 40 and 120 lbs. |
The Yorkshire Terrier was first registered with the AKC in 1878. It was one of the first 25 breeds approved for registery with AKC.
As far as so many being AKC registered at over 15 pounds....I actually don't see that where I am at all. I had not realized there were so many large yorkies until coming on YorkieTalk. My guess for the reason would be that puppymillers are much more prolific in their breeding than the respectable breeders that only breed those good representations of the breed. Maybe some of the 15 pounders did not come from mills, but looking through their family history may tell the tale. None of my puppies ever went over 15 pounds! Actually so far, all of mine have stayed within standard on weight. I think if people are being careful with the dogs they choose to breed, that will only rarely happen.