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waistfull · 03-19-2005, 08:01 PM

People I have talked to who don't know much about yorkies, think they all look like the show quality dogs. Is there a website that has pet quality yorkies that have all the differences that yorkies can have? I could print it out and keep it in my wallet. My cousin has a yellow lab and says for the most part they all look alike. I couldn't get through to her.
Thanks

PinkMartini · 03-19-2005, 08:08 PM

I've always been under the impression that 'pet quality' dogs - any breed - are just dogs that don't fit the breed standard to a T. Too big, too small, not the right color(s), underbite, overbite, ect.

waistfull · 03-19-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkMartini

I've always been under the impression that 'pet quality' dogs - any breed - are just dogs that don't fit the breed standard to a T. Too big, too small, not the right color(s), underbite, overbite, ect.

You've got to admit that many yorkies Do Not look like the ones on TV. I'd say most don't. Not that they are just as special and loving and so on, I just know that there is a vast difference in coats, sizes, noses, colors and so forth. I'd love to see if anyone has a site with ALL the beautiful yorkies with all their wonderful differences.

PinkMartini · 03-19-2005, 08:22 PM

I agree. I see all kinds of yorkies that don't look like my little guy and wonder. I'd be interested in seeing such a site. The main difference I notice is yorkies with a 'longer' nose. I know the shorter nose is desirable in the U.S. show circuit.

Luvmypupster · 03-19-2005, 08:27 PM

Pet quality can be a very simple flaw that's hardly noticable to the untrained eye or it can be a major fault. Here's a link that has some info on pet quality http://www.canismajor.com/dog/petqual.html and here's a picture of Mia, she is pet quality. I think she is still a beautiful dog and I find her faults cute!

waistfull · 03-19-2005, 08:43 PM

Mia is a very beautiful yorkie. They all are, but she looks like a little princess. My Cricket looks and acts like a little princess, and is very prissy, her big brother Bubba is just that, a big Bubba! They are so different. If you call her she will come to you like she's doing you a favor. When you call Bubba, he runs at full speed and can't wait to give you kisses. Variety is the spice of life, and is wonderful in yorkies!!

Luvmypupster · 03-19-2005, 08:51 PM

how old are your little ones? They are so cute! I have to say I really love Bubba's name as I'm a Forrest Gump fan..love your siggy :-)
"Forrest Gump: Bubba was my best good friend" what a perfect name for a for little dog. Very cute!

waistfull · 03-19-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvmypupster

how old are your little ones? They are so cute! I have to say I really love Bubba's name as I'm a Forrest Gump fan..love your siggy :-)
"Forrest Gump: Bubba was my best good friend" what a perfect name for a for little dog. Very cute!

They are 14 weeks. Here is a thread with their newest pictures http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2965
I watched Forrest Gump 3 nights ago. It's my favorite movie.

Luvmypupster · 03-19-2005, 09:15 PM

they are cute! are they litter mates?

waistfull · 03-19-2005, 09:56 PM

Yes they are. We got Cricket at 8 weeks. We wanted both, but the $$$$. I called 3 weeks later to let the breeder know how wonderful she was and that I was sending pics. I asked if they still had her brother, I KNEW they must have sold him by now, but with all of the snow they didn't. I told my husband and he said call him back and tell him we're on our way!!! We love them sooo much!!

YorkieRose · 03-20-2005, 05:45 AM

The coat on a show dog is what catches our eye. Cut the coat off and you can see what makes a show dog..good structure for a start. If you wrapped a pet quality, kept them in full show coat length, did an class A top knot, then it would be harder to weed out the pet from show at a glance. Last week at a show I saw two pet quality in the enteries.
One had a terrible sloped topline (down at the shoulders) the other was very sooty and wavy..but that really is what showing is about...you enter a dog and have it compared to the standard and see if you are breeding quality. That is how dog shows began..a place for breeders to see other dogs and compare their stock...!
AND it is possible to finish pet quality dogs..champion in front of a name does not always mean quality. There are judges who put up Yorkies who should be at home giving and receiving love.
I have both, pets and show dogs..they are all YORKIES to the bone...and wonderful.

schatzie · 03-20-2005, 05:52 AM

It is so wonderful there are so many types of Yorkies for each person's own liking. Show, champion, pet, etc....

Schatzie is definitely not show or champion but she's pretty to me when all dolled up. Her personality makes her my little champion girl!!

Now I've been in the process of adopting a show quality little girl. Now watch, this little one might be a perfect show Yorkie with all the qualifications needed but have the personality of a little brat, LOL....

I have never seen a Yorkie I didn't think was precious though!! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

schatzie · 03-20-2005, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Luvmypupster

Pet quality can be a very simple flaw that's hardly noticable to the untrained eye or it can be a major fault. Here's a link that has some info on pet quality http://www.canismajor.com/dog/petqual.html and here's a picture of Mia, she is pet quality. I think she is still a beautiful dog and I find her faults cute!

Mia is BEAUTIFUL!!

YorkieRose · 03-20-2005, 06:06 AM

You know sometimes it is nothing more then the dog wanting to show and showing well. I have had a few lovely Yorkies get in the ring and sit there like a lump, refuse to walk, lay down, roll in the leaves (my Scooter boy)...on the drive home they give that look..."I told you I did not want a show career". LOL
Mia knows she is beautiful..her blue is blue!

schatzie · 03-20-2005, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

You know sometimes it is nothing more then the dog wanting to show and showing well. I have had a few lovely Yorkies get in the ring and sit there like a lump, refuse to walk, lay down, roll in the leaves (my Scooter boy)...on the drive home they give that look..."I told you I did not want a show career". LOL

Yorkierose - That is hilarious about your Scooter boy! LOL

03-19-2005, 08:01 PM	#1
waistfull Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,861	pet quality yorkies People I have talked to who don't know much about yorkies, think they all look like the show quality dogs. Is there a website that has pet quality yorkies that have all the differences that yorkies can have? I could print it out and keep it in my wallet. My cousin has a yellow lab and says for the most part they all look alike. I couldn't get through to her. Thanks

03-19-2005, 08:27 PM	#5
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	Pet quality can be a very simple flaw that's hardly noticable to the untrained eye or it can be a major fault. Here's a link that has some info on pet quality http://www.canismajor.com/dog/petqual.html and here's a picture of Mia, she is pet quality. I think she is still a beautiful dog and I find her faults cute! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

03-19-2005, 08:51 PM	#7
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	how old are your little ones? They are so cute! I have to say I really love Bubba's name as I'm a Forrest Gump fan..love your siggy :-) "Forrest Gump: Bubba was my best good friend" what a perfect name for a for little dog. Very cute! __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

03-19-2005, 09:15 PM	#9
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	they are cute! are they litter mates? __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

03-20-2005, 05:45 AM	#11
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	pets The coat on a show dog is what catches our eye. Cut the coat off and you can see what makes a show dog..good structure for a start. If you wrapped a pet quality, kept them in full show coat length, did an class A top knot, then it would be harder to weed out the pet from show at a glance. Last week at a show I saw two pet quality in the enteries. One had a terrible sloped topline (down at the shoulders) the other was very sooty and wavy..but that really is what showing is about...you enter a dog and have it compared to the standard and see if you are breeding quality. That is how dog shows began..a place for breeders to see other dogs and compare their stock...! AND it is possible to finish pet quality dogs..champion in front of a name does not always mean quality. There are judges who put up Yorkies who should be at home giving and receiving love. I have both, pets and show dogs..they are all YORKIES to the bone...and wonderful. Last edited by YorkieRose; 03-20-2005 at 04:07 PM.

03-19-2005, 08:08 PM	#2
PinkMartini BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,043	I've always been under the impression that 'pet quality' dogs - any breed - are just dogs that don't fit the breed standard to a T. Too big, too small, not the right color(s), underbite, overbite, ect.

03-19-2005, 08:22 PM	#4
PinkMartini BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,043	I agree. I see all kinds of yorkies that don't look like my little guy and wonder. I'd be interested in seeing such a site. The main difference I notice is yorkies with a 'longer' nose. I know the shorter nose is desirable in the U.S. show circuit.

03-19-2005, 08:43 PM	#6
waistfull Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,861	Mia is a very beautiful yorkie. They all are, but she looks like a little princess. My Cricket looks and acts like a little princess, and is very prissy, her big brother Bubba is just that, a big Bubba! They are so different. If you call her she will come to you like she's doing you a favor. When you call Bubba, he runs at full speed and can't wait to give you kisses. Variety is the spice of life, and is wonderful in yorkies!!

03-19-2005, 09:56 PM	#10
waistfull Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,861	Yes they are. We got Cricket at 8 weeks. We wanted both, but the $$$$. I called 3 weeks later to let the breeder know how wonderful she was and that I was sending pics. I asked if they still had her brother, I KNEW they must have sold him by now, but with all of the snow they didn't. I told my husband and he said call him back and tell him we're on our way!!! We love them sooo much!!

03-20-2005, 05:52 AM	#12
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	It is so wonderful there are so many types of Yorkies for each person's own liking. Show, champion, pet, etc.... Schatzie is definitely not show or champion but she's pretty to me when all dolled up. Her personality makes her my little champion girl!! Now I've been in the process of adopting a show quality little girl. Now watch, this little one might be a perfect show Yorkie with all the qualifications needed but have the personality of a little brat, LOL.... I have never seen a Yorkie I didn't think was precious though!! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~

03-20-2005, 06:06 AM	#14
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	pup You know sometimes it is nothing more then the dog wanting to show and showing well. I have had a few lovely Yorkies get in the ring and sit there like a lump, refuse to walk, lay down, roll in the leaves (my Scooter boy)...on the drive home they give that look..."I told you I did not want a show career". LOL Mia knows she is beautiful..her blue is blue!