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Originally Posted by MummyLovesRoxy  Many thanks to everyone! I have read that a yorkies height to shoulders and length should be the same. My roxys height is 10 1/2 inches and length is 12 1/2 inches. Corresponding with what iv read saying thats a silky terrier attribute. She is so loving and loyal and full off energy. I would describe her as half a lap dog half an energetic marathon runner hehe. Also i have been looking through pictures of yorkies and silky terriers and my roxys ears seem to be the same as a silkys. Again i wouldnt change her for the world im so curious after having the seed of doubt put in my head. Her vet also said she is one of the most sturdily built yorkies she has seen for a while which also made me think maybe she is part silky as they have longer backs and tend to seem more 'built' if that makes sence. And all your yorkies are just adorable :-) |
Yes, ideally a Yorkie body should form a perfect square, height and length being equal. However, I have read posts here from dog exhibitors who say they like their females to be slightly longer in the back because they tend to whelp easier.
Not every Yorkie is going to conform to the standard perfectly and that is why some are "pet quality" and some are show dogs. The only way to know exactly what bloodlines are in a dog is to trace the dog's lineage way back, as excellent dog breeders do.