Shaving the hair off on the top 1/3 of the ear is part of the grooming standard. They will not look silly, and will help the ears stand.
I know some say they don't care about standard, but it is actually the "breed standard" that gives the look of the Yorkie we all fell in love with, even if you don't Show. Showing is not all that the breed standard is good for, pet homes deserve a well bred Yorkie too!
Good luck finding homes for your babies, I'm sure the economy hasn't helped!

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The breed standard is a blueprint of how a Yorkie is supposed to look, a "recipe" if you will. If you don't follow a recipe exactly to make a cake, it won't turn out the way it is supposed to.

This article was written by a Maltese breeder, but explains it well:

Maltese Show Dog Versus Maltese Pet.....What is the difference?

Fantastic article and well said!!

I am sorry to hear you are having a hard time selling your babies. I think that holds true for a lot of breeders these days. Once the Amish and everybody and their mother decided to go into the dog breeding business I think customers just don't no who to trust so they look for the smallest at the cheapest price. I am sure the right people will come along to purchase your babies. Maybe it is in the way you are advertising and where. Good Luck I have 2 litters I am getting ready to advertise myself and I no things have really changed in the last 5 years. My phone use to ring off the hook now you get a few calls and it doesn't matter if you have the cutest and heathiest its all about the price. SO sad!

Screen potential buyers
 

I have just had a litter of pups. They are 2 weeks old. I have placed ads to sell them I have gotten a lot of inquiries. However, I do not want to place a yorkie even though this person is willing to "PAY" for it with small children in the home. I rescued a Pom a few years back from a home with two boys that were 2 & 4 they would pick this puppy up around the neck I just cringed. I can't see placing an innocent baby in this sort of home. I know there are people that have well behaved children and try to teach them about animals the other concern is children at that age are not as aware of a small dog around them when they are busting the door open to get to the bathroom, for that matter many adults are not either.

I suppose I am screening potential buyers for the well being of the pet. I have made several people angry because I would not take a deposit for a dog for that very situation.

There are those that want the tiny yorkies...They are completely unaware of the health problems that can arise with one that is very small. Most of them don't even realize that they can't be placed on a couch, bed, etc and be left alone they are like infants, with a toddler behavior, I can just go right off the edge it will be fun....If someone wants to say can I get the dog for $100 because I can't afford it but I want one that is only going to be 2 lbs. There is no way they can afford medical bills should they arrive from one that small.

I will keep the puppies if I can't find someone that will be good to them. I love the breed. I suppose if I was just breeding for money I wouldn't care who gets them.

Is there any one that puts guidelines out as to what the perspective buyer must have or not have?????

When I bought my two it was the eyes of my female that attracted me.. The second one was brought back to the breeder because they didn't want him. I don't see how someone could not have wanted him.

I also prefer not to place my puppies in homes with toddlers but I do make exceptions. If the prospective buyer has had small dogs before and is knowledgeable about how to care for them then I will make an exception. If someone calls that wants to buy a puppy for their 3 year old child and they have never owned a small house dog then I say no. You also have to consider the age and the size of the puppy. I think the bigger yorkies fair much better around children than the small ones that will be under 5 lbs grown.

I also have a problem selling a puppy to someone that works all day and the puppy would be left alone for 8 to 10 hours. If a person works but can come home at lunch or have a spouse come home during the day to check on the puppy then I have no problem with that. The biggest problem is getting prospective buyers to be completely honest with their home situations. Many prospective buyers just tell you what they think you want to ear.

[QUOTE=bjh;2477383]I also prefer not to place my puppies in homes with toddlers but I do make exceptions. If the prospective buyer has had small dogs before and is knowledgeable about how to care for them then I will make an exception. If someone calls that wants to buy a puppy for their 3 year old child and they have never owned a small house dog then I say no. You also have to consider the age and the size of the puppy. I think the bigger yorkies fair much better around children than the small ones that will be under 5 lbs grown.

I also have a problem selling a puppy to someone that works all day and the puppy would be left alone for 8 to 10 hours. If a person works but can come home at lunch or have a spouse come home during the day to check on the puppy then I have no problem with that. QUOTE]

The biggest problem is getting prospective buyers to be completely honest with their home situations. Many prospective buyers just tell you what they think you want to ear.[/
would you consider asking the buyer if you could meet at their house? just curious...

I agree it is the economy. One potential buyer strung me along for a week and finanally said she bought a Yorkie for 300 dollars and I told her she gets what she pays for. It just so happens my vet knew her and I ask the vet how she was getting along with her new pup. The vet started carrying on about how sick this pup was, kennel cough, demodex,worms, etc. It was undernourished. I never did get the name of who sold the pup to this lady,, but I sure would like to know. I am sure this lady will incur more vet bills than what she would have paid for one of mine. I agree about reputation of the breeder. My vet reccomends me every chance she gets and lets me post my litters at her office. I have business cards that I give out to all my customers and I have gotten business off satisfied customers. But all that takes time, dog breeding is a long term business, a lifetime commitment. "All a breeder has of value is their reputation."

try the internet
 

Puppy find is a good site and you can have people pay the shipping of $250.00 or $300.00 depending on what airline you use. You can find good homes for your puppies still. If you have a ditigal camara and a computer. Dress up the scenery and you can do well. Go and look there and see what you think.