[gemy]

When we discuss weighing in, and or changing the standard to account for height, that is a big conversation. Not to say not to have it, but when the Yorkie was first recognized in England the founders of the breed had a vision for that breed. We many, many generations later are keepers of that vision.


We need to thoroughly understand that vision, and critically review our standard to see if that vision is supported by our standard. If our current vision of the breed is different to the original founders then that is another big discussion.


I think a key point in the above discussion is; a value if you will that *form follows function**. Historically Yorkies were ratters, was that the vision of the founders, to create a better more versatile ratting dog? Or was it something different?


Typically today Yorkies do not serve that function, in fact few serve any working function, other than a more general one to serve as companion dogs. And there is nothing wrong with that.


But I think you can see where I am going with the conversation; namely that changing of the standard is not something that should easily be done, and a massive re-direction of standard requires a whole lot of time and discussion.