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Originally Posted by gracielove  YTCA can set their standards as they wish but if a breeder wants to win in the ring they had better be within the AKC standard. Each breed has their own clubs but when they are in an AKC sanctioned show they have to abide by AKC standards. I don't think YTCA is encouraging tiny dogs by not having a minimum weight but are more engaged in other descriptions of the breed. 20 years ago I doubt anyone imagined that a "teacup" rage would break out in the toy breed category. |
I think you have it backwards, the YTCA sets the standard, and the AKC is the registry that the YTCA has chosen. The AKC does put on the shows, but they have nothing to do with setting the standard, except for legal issues. A lawyer from the AKC has to approve of any changes to standard that the YTCA does.
Also, the teacup craze isn’t new, I heard about t-cups in the 60’s and one of the first Yorkies to win best in show was a 3 pounder in the 1920’s. Weights use to be divided into two groups, one for Yorkies over 5 pounds and one for not exceeding 5 pounds.
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From 1877 to 1896 the classes provided for the breed were divided by weight. Classes were offered for Yorkshire Terriers over 5 lbs. or Yorkshire Terriers not exceeding 5 lbs. Unlike England no weight limit was given for the over 5 lbs. weight class. As was true in England at this time there were many Yorkies being shown in the classes for “not exceeding 5 lbs”. History of the Yorkshire Terrier by Joan Gordon |
It has been the better breeder that has learned that breeding a 5 pound yorkie is not safe, so weight has gone up over the years, it’s just a few greeders who insist on breeding the tinies. Most breeders who offer “teacups” for sale, use the word to mean “toy”, and their dogs are often bigger than 7 pounds, and they aren't interested in entering shows.