[gemy]

This is really interesting. But I still am very shocked and confused, because it is not just the short hair. It is head shape, ear-set and size, and I don't think I've seen profile views or videos of this dogs movement and shape.

Having recently seen 7 or 8 rescued Yorkies about 2 or so weeks ago, I could at least see some Yorkie in them. Hey maybe they were pure Yorkies our rescue team simply didn't know for sure.

A couple had the curly coats but were basically easily identified as something Yorkie, some had the longer muzzle and sharper one - that is commonly referred to as the more "terrier type" muzzle.

One was all brown, probably sold as a "chocolate Yorkie". All needed love and care and a for-ever home.

What I found sad was that a comment was made - somewhat off-hand about hey they kind of look like ordinary Yorkies - you know we here are lucky in that we have "show" Yorkies - mostly what is out there looks more or less like these.....

Quite frankly I was aghast at the comment. It said so much without the commentator even being aware of what they said. As a member of a National Breed Club - you need to be pro-active and gawd help me shocked at what passes in the street for a Yorkie.

I think that all National Clubs of every breed should may I even say it? AGGRESSIVELY pursue and showcase what a well bred Yorkie looks like. NOT a SHOW Yorkie, but a well bred Yorkie that is not for show but for pet ownership.

If the general populance does not understand that if you pay big bucks, then at the Minimum you should be getting a dog that looks like the breed, has a great temperament and is healthy to boot!

And for the breeders, you all might hate me for saying this, but if you somehow end up with an off standard puppy, it behoves you to place this puppy at a minimum cost to a future pet home with full disclosure!

I cherish the memory and there is only one, in a huge city that I live in, where I met in a bookstore a woman with her pet Yorkie. Her Yorkie was a beautiful gal, easily identified as a Yorkie. Sound structure, pleasing temperament, beautiful silk coat. I admired that gal, and had a lovely chat with the owner.