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Amanda7 · 03-30-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenray

Anything over 7 lbs is just too big and as such loses breed type and no longer looks like the breed it's claiming to be. Type is what distinguishes one breed from another. In this instance what would make it different then a Silky.

What if the larger yorkie had all the correct proportions/coloring/etc., and was identical to its smaller counterpart in every way(other than weight). Wouldn't it still look like the breed it was claiming to be, only larger?

Lil V · 03-30-2006, 03:14 PM

Hi

I started a thread like this the other day http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36565

I got some really good tips and advice from it.

Good Luck!

goldenray · 03-30-2006, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanda7

What if the larger yorkie had all the correct proportions/coloring/etc., and was identical to its smaller counterpart in every way(other than weight). Wouldn't it still look like the breed it was claiming to be, only larger?

Yes it would, and there is sure nothing wrong with a Yorkie being a little bigger. Nothing at all. They can be some very lovely animals. I occasionally get oversize also. No dog is perfect.

But the goal is not to lose breed type among other things. So to breed to perfection, which is the only reason to breed, you try to conform as close to possible to the standard. The problem is the Silky is so close in looks to the Yorkie, so unfortunately as they get to big they can start to resemble them and we have to be very careful not to let that happen.

Other breeds have the same problem. Take the Brussels Griffon, all they have to do is get nosy (a little too long a muzzle) and it becomes an Affenpincher.

Personally I think the oversize kids are absolute dolls and love them to death.

Amanda7 · 03-30-2006, 08:01 PM

I do see your point regarding the Silky, however, my impression of the Silky is that it has a longer muzzle. The larger yorkies (I have 2) would still have a shorter yorkie-type muzzle, and therefore not resemble the Silky. (except in weight/size). Thanks for your reply.

TootiesMom · 03-31-2006, 05:53 PM

my "baby" is now a whopping 11 1/2 pounds. We expected a boy of 5-6 pounds... now that he is 7 months old and we have had him several months, I cannot imagine him being any smaller or different... you can see from his pic, he has BIG cute down ears and he is all of the joy we expected, and then some!

03-30-2006, 08:01 PM	#34
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	I do see your point regarding the Silky, however, my impression of the Silky is that it has a longer muzzle. The larger yorkies (I have 2) would still have a shorter yorkie-type muzzle, and therefore not resemble the Silky. (except in weight/size). Thanks for your reply. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

03-31-2006, 05:53 PM	#35
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	my "baby" is now a whopping 11 1/2 pounds. We expected a boy of 5-6 pounds... now that he is 7 months old and we have had him several months, I cannot imagine him being any smaller or different... you can see from his pic, he has BIG cute down ears and he is all of the joy we expected, and then some! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

03-30-2006, 03:14 PM	#32
Lil V Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England-South Posts: 65	Hi I started a thread like this the other day http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36565 I got some really good tips and advice from it. Good Luck!