I personally want a yorkie to be within the standard. My first yorkie was 16 lbs, floppy ears and couldn't grow coat. I loved him just the same. But the reason I have yorkies is the size, the long coat, everything the standard says it should be. I think yorkies are one of the few breeds that you see such a vast difference in their look. It's unusual to see 2 yorkies that look the same. I don't know if it's because so many people do not breed for the standard. I understand due to their past history you can always throw a larger or smaller one but it shouldn't become the norm. Just my opinion. |