Babydoll Face?

[lynnelily]

Charm I think what is called a baby doll face and my Claire Bear doesn't. I love both!

[Sharly4]

Originally Posted by Patti

My Pixie has what they call a baby doll face. I personally love it.

Oh will you just look at that face! My goodness Divalicious!

[xoxJuliexox]

I've never heard of baby doll face but i have heard of a teddy bear face, i think my Keno has a teddy bear face

[OwnedByJezebel]

Baby doll faces have a shorter muzzle, and I think they are absolutely adorable! There is nothing wrong with them as long as they are otherwise healthy (and not overpriced), they make wonderful pets.

That being said, there is a downside. The standard for a Yorkie calls for a longer muzzle than that of a baby doll faced Yorkie. Too short, and you have a bracheocephalic dog (think of a smushed in face like a boxer or pekingese). The shorter the muzzle, the more difficult it is for a dog to breathe. They won't be as heat tolerant or be able to exercise as much, so if you are looking for a dog that can be more active or do things like agility, go with a muzzle that meets the standard.

Also, anyone the advertises things like "baby doll face," "cobby body," "apple head" ... those are all things outside the standard so they are purposefully producing dogs that are incorrect, and then trying to pass off those traits as something desirable and worth more money, when that simply isn't true. Then there are those that advertise "teacups," and try to get a lot more money for extra small dogs, when in reality they are more fragile and need special consideration. It's all about money and marketing, not about what should be done for correct breeding.

No Yorkie meets the standard perfectly, not even from the most careful, reputable breeder. Yorkie pups all have their faults, but the difference is between the breeder whose goal is perfection and the breeder that is trying to breed incorrect structure, head shape, etc. all in the name of jacking up prices. Run from those people!

A reputable breeder would look at an extreme baby doll face with an apple head and a cobby body and place it in a pet home at a pet price. A disreputable breeder will brag about those traits and try to use them to set a higher price.

[Stormyp]

Thank you all. The pictures are very helpful.

[manolos mom]

Manolo is considered a "Baby Doll" face.

[only2xnseya]

I have been told that Brooklynn has the baby doll face as well but i always also liked the teddy bear/chewbacca thing LOL as well. Im still shocked about the APPLEHEAD yorkies.


I bet there are like billions of different yorkies.

[only2xnseya]

WELL SAID OWNEDBYJEZEBEL. Give that person a prize!

[trin7]

Although Mabel's breeder seemed to cringe at the term "babydoll face", she said that she has the face that some people call babydoll. Her face is so sweet to me. I love the look of a bit longer face also.

[elemtchr99]

Originally Posted by Sookie

This is my Sebastian. I bred him myself and, while I wasn't trying for a short muzzle I got one with him. Plus he has big eyes. His sister (in my avatar) has a normal muzzle and almond shaped eyes. He is so cute IMO and a spoiled little boy. I guess some would call this a baby doll face or a teddy bear face. I just call him cute.

He is so handsome!!

Originally Posted by Patti

My Pixie has what they call a baby doll face. I personally love it.

What a doll...!!!

[kpstoybox]

Originally Posted by Patti

My Pixie has what they call a baby doll face. I personally love it.

And we can see why. Pixie is a DOLL face!!

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel

Baby doll faces have a shorter muzzle, and I think they are absolutely adorable! There is nothing wrong with them as long as they are otherwise healthy (and not overpriced), they make wonderful pets.

That being said, there is a downside. The standard for a Yorkie calls for a longer muzzle than that of a baby doll faced Yorkie. Too short, and you have a bracheocephalic dog (think of a smushed in face like a boxer or pekingese). The shorter the muzzle, the more difficult it is for a dog to breathe. They won't be as heat tolerant or be able to exercise as much, so if you are looking for a dog that can be more active or do things like agility, go with a muzzle that meets the standard.

Also, anyone the advertises things like "baby doll face," "cobby body," "apple head" ... those are all things outside the standard so they are purposefully producing dogs that are incorrect, and then trying to pass off those traits as something desirable and worth more money, when that simply isn't true. Then there are those that advertise "teacups," and try to get a lot more money for extra small dogs, when in reality they are more fragile and need special consideration. It's all about money and marketing, not about what should be done for correct breeding.

No Yorkie meets the standard perfectly, not even from the most careful, reputable breeder. Yorkie pups all have their faults, but the difference is between the breeder whose goal is perfection and the breeder that is trying to breed incorrect structure, head shape, etc. all in the name of jacking up prices. Run from those people!

A reputable breeder would look at an extreme baby doll face with an apple head and a cobby body and place it in a pet home at a pet price. A disreputable breeder will brag about those traits and try to use them to set a higher price.

I have nothing to add...you said everything I was thinking and I think you covered it all. Bravo!

[Yor-Key 2 Luv]

Originally Posted by Sookie

This is my Sebastian. I bred him myself and, while I wasn't trying for a short muzzle I got one with him. Plus he has big eyes. His sister (in my avatar) has a normal muzzle and almond shaped eyes. He is so cute IMO and a spoiled little boy. I guess some would call this a baby doll face or a teddy bear face. I just call him cute.

He is gorgeous! He looks so much like some of mine. I love the baby doll faces. I just love Yorkies in general.

[luvfla]

My Clarence (RIP) had a shorter muzzle. Everyday of his life he looked like a puppy.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by MochaBoyMom

So cute! Great vest as well. I'm looking for a vest with d-ring so my baby won't be cold when winter comes. My harness is not adjustable and cannot fit clothes underneath. Still searching...

Sometimes they have like a button hole for the ring of the harness to come through. Or you could maybe do it yourself.