[kaymo]

I'm afraid it'll only get worse since yorkies are listed as #3 on the 2005 AKC most popular breeds list. I completely agree with "shelby'smom" and yorkie9trainer. The breed is getting more diluted. Unfortunately puppymills have cashed in on this popularity. And some dog owners can't resist breeding their dogs cause they're just too darn cute. As an avid dog lover, I appreciate yorkies of all shapes, colors and sizes, but breeding should be done only by qualified reputable people and breed standard dogs. My yorkie, Bentley, has a great disposition, weighs 6 lbs, has a silver and light tan silk coat, he also has big ears, a grade I luxating patella, and his coat is a little too thin. To me he's the cutest dog in the world but he's not breed quality and that's okay. I've learned so much about this breed's standard after my husband brought him home to me (he was a gift and a hopeless attempt to help get me get over the unexpected loss of my beloved schnauzer). While I adore Bentley and love him like he's my child (cause he is!) the next yorkie we bring home will be closer to the breed standard.