I think you gave some great info. My research was based on yorkies way before they started the whole standard thing.
So my question is, who decided yorkies should be 4-6lbs when back in the day (and I mean waaay back) they were many that were 9-10lbs and even bigger. People that love competition and love a challenge. The smaller the cuter, right?!
I also read about how showing dogs started. Many rich ladies had nothing else to do so the hobby started. We all know how competitive women are. The trend took off and shortly but surely the breed started getting smaller. Dog showing is competition so I know there should be rules and regulations. But that's why I don't like people advertising what is not real.
Dog showing to me is like trying to model your way to the runway. If that makes any sense
http://www.maltesetalk.com/forums/im.../tongue.gifThe up side is that there are many good hearted people that really care for the breed and just wants to produce great breeds so they won't get extinct.
I am happy there are people like yourself that really cares about these fluffs and any fluff for the matter. And I do wish you all the luck in the ring.
I also hope some learn a bit from my point of view. And if reference are needed you can always PM me and I look for the sources. Sometimes you have to go past the rules and regulation new centuries have install on us.