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Not So Standard Yorkie Sure, we all celebrate the standard Yorkie. The one with the perfect coat, length, height, weight, colors, ears, teeth, tail and temperament. It stands to reason these are all guidelines that make a Yorkie conform to the standard. But let's be real. How many of us really have a furball that is perfect enough to show? My little boy has big, floppy ears. He has a thick, wooly coat. He has double canines and is on the thin side. But despite all the things that make him "non-standard," to me he is the cutest, sweetest little boy in the world. So this here is my tribute to all those little yorkies out there that are too small, too big, too curly, too floppy, too fat, too skinny and too irregular looking. Here's to all those yorkie owners who have been asked "are you sure that's a purebreed?" While these dogs may not win ribbons at the Westminster show, they have all won top dog trophies in our hearts. |
My Tyson also has big ears-he has all the other "Yorkie' standards but he has big floppy ears that will never stand up-but he is the cutest baby ever |
Awweee that's cute. ::Cheers to the Wook:: for his cute floppy years and his not so standard yorkie butt that I love to pieces!! |
Just like we "imperfect" people....yay for the misfits ;) |
Yayay for the not so perfect yorkies! I love them all no matter what shape, size or color! |
Chachi has the cotton coat and he is 10 lbs so he is far from the standard. I love him to death though and wouldnt have him any other way. |
My Tiger is not even purebred as he has 1/16th s**tzu, takes too long for his hair to grow but he RULES MY WORLD! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: He is priceless ! ! ! ! |
I just had Wyatt weighed today. At 8 1/2 months old he is 9 1/2 lbs. I'm not sure if he will get any bigger or not. His daddy is show quality. I think he would be pretty close if not for his weight. But, I could care less about that. Mollie isn't show quality her ears only go about half up, and she has an overbite. I wouoldn't change either of them. She is 2 years old and weighs about 6 lbs. |
And just because some can make it into the ring, doesn't mean they are perfect! There was a thread a few months back about breeders breeding whose dogs are not perfect. I will be the first to say I breed and mine and they are not perfect. If there were only the perfect yorkies being bred then none of us would have one, as they would be too expensive and the show people usually don't or won't breed their dogs. I love my dogs (all three) and the people who bought puppies from me are also very happy~ :p Standard or not we love our dogs! |
I'm with you guys - my girls are perfect as they are to me....But I think we love them so much we spend time on them like they ARE showdogs - there are so many cute yorkies out there - imperfections and all......let the REAL Show Dogs have the ring. Mine are the Show Girls of their Back yard :D |
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Not to mention their "cover" girl spread your hubby discovered ;) |
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Meeeeeeee too :p :p :p if not for my height....oh ...and hair....oh ....and big bongo drums....oh and ....lol - you get the point ! |
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You guys are to funny!! I would be walking the run way if it weren't for love handles, big nose, flabby thighs, droopy eyelids, OLD!!! LOL |
Showdog? Not for me. Im right there with the rest of you. My Penny is not a perfect showdog, and HEY would I want her to be... I think not. I couldnt let her get all dirty and wet in the sprinklers, and have poop on her hiny when she doesnt wipe good, and dont forget about all the money i would have to spend on keeping her show quality, not nearly the modest amount i spend on spoiling her with clothes and goodies... hehehehe . SHOWDOG!!! Not for me. I just want a cute, happy, affectionant, playfull yorkie. Thats all I ask for in my Penny. Vee, Your girls are showdogs of the backyard, My penny is showdog of the Motorhome. :) :) :) |
Yes, all Yorkies are cute whether they are show quality or far-from-its. And the Yorkies that own YT members are some of the luckiest Yorkies in the world. But.... I LOVE standard Yorkies. Even though I wouldn't want a show dog b/c of the work involved I appreciate the breed and what it is supposed to look like. The little prancers at the dog shows are adorable. Like cute little ponies. People that breed for that kind of quality have my respect and admiration. |
Sean also has floppy ears and is not tiny. He's definitely ALL YORKIE in his temperament. Other Yorkies I had were of different sizes. Bumpy had one ear that stood up straight and the other tended to flop. All perfect for me!! "Standard"...never could figure out what that meant. |
Hey if our dogs where show dogs they would not have so much fun!! With having to keep the weight down , wrapping up the hair, oh you can keep the supermodel yorkie life, I would much rather live the life that our little yorkies have ......Spoiled Rotten!!!and so Loveable |
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Me too. |
The first thing I look for is a super, Yorkie personality..it comes in all sizes and looks..and they are all perfect just the way they are.. |
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AMEN! I couldn't agree with you more!!!! Michelle |
I have a big Baa-Boo here...15(almost 16!) lbs...Floppy ears, underbite, snaggle tooth :) But she brings me so so much happiness I wouldnt trade her for a million bucks!! XoXoXo Hats off to the Misfit Yorkies!! |
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What makes a Yorkshire Terrier a Yorkie? Their Heart! |
It reminds me of my first visit to the vet with Topher....I'd only had him less than 24 hours...he was 18 wks old and around 7 lbs (to me he was TINY compared to the terrier mix I'd lost in January who was 40lbs!!)...my vet's first words were 'OMG, he's HUGE!! I was shocked..."huge??" He was so tiny to me!! (she did say it lovingly, but I still was surprised!) Next was my trip to the groomer a couple of weeks later..."OMG, he's huge!!" from one of the girls who works there.... He's 8 lbs now at 6 mos. and to me he's still so tiny sometimes!! I just LOVE his little butt when it waggs (and the tail, too :)) He's my baby and I wouldn't have him any other way!! |
Here, here! Bobby is 9 1/2 pounds and I am SO glad! I think he's the perfect size for me and, beyond that, he's the best pal I could ever want! Julie |
I really have no idea of what the 'show standard' is. I'm sure Ella is far from it though. It would be kind of interesting to know though. All the yorkies I have met are so different. But every one is perfect in their own way... well mostly!! lol :rolleyes: |
Lololol :eek: To all us penny pinchers...JUST THINK what your prized baby would have cost if it WERE show quality!!! WWWHHHHHOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!! :eek: Sticker shock galore! :eek: Neither one of my girls would ever make it to the ring, but I agree with all of you, don't they win all our heart's prizes though? :number1ri Dang, I have never loved a pet more than I love Wosie! :2hearts2: She is my best friend!! (don't tell my hubby I said that, lol):yorkiesar |
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