IDK, I've never had a Parti, but they are both beautiful dogs.
My Biewer is definitely a nut case... and she's so smart... maybe a slight edge on my Yorkies...she teases them relentlessly. So funny. And yes, the barking... 4 am last night she decides it's time to play. Geez! During walks she must annouce to the world that she is out and about!
As for the AKC, I think there's plenty of room for both. I was so POed watching the show in February, they must have added at least 15-20 new large breeds to the accepted list. Didn't see one little dog added.
Many breeds have color or coat or size variations that are judged separately, in their own class. I don't understand why they no longer accept black and tan/gold as a legitimate color in Yorkies, and I don't understand what the big deal is why both Partis and Biewers can't be added and judged in individual classes... heck they could even add tinies too! .. After the show, I ended up thinking they are just a bunch of little dog haters!
I love all dogs, big and small. They all have something to offer. I do appeciate that. But the whole thing just really seems unfair in my mind.
(They even allow mutt-cats in cat shows...I just don't get it.)
Sorry for the rant....
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