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Originally Posted by schatzie Im stumped by the 9 x 9 . If this is the requirement for show standards, doesnt that mean there are sooooo many tiny Yorkies in the ring?? Or is the 9 x 9 the starting point and going up from there??
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Not a dumb question. In some of the breeds a measurement can be done in the ring. I have yet in 30 years seen a judge take out a tape and measure a yorkie to see if they are 9 x 9. What they will look for" is the dog in proportion." When you go to a show is is clear that some dogs are taller then others.
Does he look square? This means legs and back are close to the same. They do not want to see a basset hound type- a long back and short legs. Or real long legs and a short back.
Remember the perfect dog does not exist- and never has. We all just keep striving to breed that one and only perfect one.