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Originally Posted by chachi  Now I know you are all about the standard but I think there are some misconceptions about the size of the larger yorkie. Chachi is easily picked up and I bathe him in the sink. They are still small. My Jewels is 8 lbs and I wouldnt want one smaller than her. She has trouble getting on the bed even because of her small size. It just seems like the breed is plagued by injuries and LP and maybe it wouldnt be the case if they were a more sturdy size |
Not just for Yorkies, but for all breeds, UNLESS the breed is having trouble because of it's written standard, and this is true of about 5 breeds, thankfully not the Yorkie. I really don't think raising the weight limit will help us breed healthier Yorkies, we will still have those who breed before they even know if their breeding dogs have LP. I'm glad people aren't as obsessed here with the ultra-tiny Yorkie as they once were, but I know a lot of really great breeders complain, that if a dog is much over 6 pounds people aren't interested, no matter how beautiful the dog is. We need to educate that size is only one factor, but most puppy buyers seem obsessed with size and color, and don't seem to realize there are many factors that make up standard.