[gemy]

The Yorkie Standard in AKC calls for a "compact" body; without delineating how one is to ascertain what a compact body is.

They should definitely not look long in the body like a daschund; or even as long in the body as a silky terrier.

They are generally a "squarish" dog, perhaps somewhat longer than tall.

But there are no height to length proportions described in our standard.

Of more importance in my mind is "How the Yorkie is put together". Front/Rear Assembly balance. Very good movement, where-in you see good reach, and kick. One should be able to see the paw pads as the rear feet kick off in the trot. Toplines can be a problem, and what is more frequently that I see is toplines that "roach" or dip on the move, versus toplines that can be made to look level during a hard stack.