Quote:
Originally Posted by pookybear  Thank you Nancy, our breeder does not breed for "teacup" results so I hope people will not feel the need to share their disgust for the word but the term doll face originated from somewhere. Does it mean he's petite, going to be more petite, was the smallest or runt of his litter in this case? I should have asked but the breeder just pointed out that Pooky's bridge was shorter. Perhaps this is what disqualified Pooky to be shown because his bridge was too short so the breeder was parting with him. He realized that I needed a little healthy guy and this was his most petite to offer, the "doll face"? It doesn't appear that Pooky will be anything under 4 pounds but in the healthy weight range, which is what I want. I do not desire an unhealthy dog. |
Like I said, because it has no definition, it just different people opinion and what the word means to them. I’ve read that some people think the word means face like a doll, tiny smushed nose and wide set eyes. Others say, it means fine boned face with a shorter muzzle. Then some people try to explain how teddy bear face and doll face are different. To me, teddy bear face looks like doll face, but with a thicker coat. Pooky woundn't be disqualified with a too short bridge, the standard says that the "muzzle must not be too long." Breeders can decide on face preferences. Breeders usually like to show dogs with a little height just because they show so much better.