The standard is set by the YTCA for show dogs to have a standard by which to go by. Most people don't realize that the breed standard is some kind of "ideal" (a conception of something in its perfection.), but lots of purebreds don't conform to it. Kind of like the "Miss America" pageant is a conformation ring for human females. Most of us don't look like the "standard" but that doesn't mean we're not purebred!!!! |