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Originally Posted by dawneo The standard states nothing as to show standard. It's written as the toy breed yorkshire terrier standard. For any breeder to follow any other standard or claim there are two standards is pure nonsense. |
OK...let me clarify. When I say 'I think standards should be followed,' I am referring to standards such as size, 4-7 lbs, not to get a 'smaller yorkie.' I don't mean 2 standards: pet and show. I personally consider show dogs to be at the best looking end of the Yorkie spectrum. Therefore, my question was...if the show dogs truly represent the best of the breed, should they be the only ones bred, even though there are non-show dogs that meet standard as well?