Actually, the Yorkie was used for it's small size to catch vermin. They would actually put the dogs in small holes and inside walls of buildings so they could get to the rodents. I'm sure the poor things had difficult lives but that is what our baby's ancestors did. I guess that explains the personality traits they have today.
I don't agree with trying to create tiny Yorkies but today's standard is not that far off from the original size. |