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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

From what I've learned in dealing with this issue, it is all about the intent of the breeder and whether or not producing a tiny puppy for maximum dollar return or producing a puppy that will improve the breed is uppermost in the breeder's mind. It seems to me that those who breed for tiny size, large heads, short, short muzzles and large eyes - breeding for looks alone - don't really care about the health of the parents or the breeding pair but just go for what's "teacup cute" and will sell early for a lot of money.

But the reputable breeder who is only breeding to make this breed healthier and producing a litter with a great temperament will carefully study the genetics of conformation and genetic-heredity of each of the lines of the dogs they are considering breeding plus those potential breeders' health and temperament and breed only dogs together who will create sound, hardy puppies.

That is why it stands to reason that the intent of the breeder of standard-sized Yorkies - and that standard size is still a pretty small dog after all - from reputable breeders would tend to be hardier, temperate dogs.

Very well said Jeanie.