QUOTE["It is true that Yorkies (late 1800s and early 1900s) were much larger dogs.....often weighing 14 to 18 pounds. ***** "]QUOTE
I have heard that too but must not be all though --The Complete Yorkshire Terrier shows a picture of a tiny Champion weighing 1 3/4 pound from the early 1900's. In fact, most of the older pictures of champions in the book look very small.
The author also shows a standard from 1891 that has weight divided into two classes one under 5 pounds and one over five pounds; but not to exceed 12 pounds. Interesting! |