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Ummmm...."toy" and "terrier" are two completely different designations, are they not? Not mutually exclusive. Here is some interesting background, and I'd be interested to hear from others how accurate they thought this was: Quote:
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My point was that a terrier CAN be in the "toy" size division. They are not contradictory. |
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in 1861 when yorkies were first shown they were called the scotch terrier then in 1886 they were called the yorkshire terrier. the breeds of dog that are thought to make up the yorkie were larger sized breeds than the yorkie we see today but they did then breed with smaller breeds and over the years both sizes pop up. |
if you look on www.doggroups.com and look up yorkshire terrier you will find out some good info on the breed.:) |
also look on http;//www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/a2986158 |
[QUOTE=JeanieK]1891 Two classes Under 5 pounds over 5 pounds, but not to exceed 12 pounds. 1904 Three Classes 5# ands under 7# and under Over 7# 1912 - 1966 The AKC accepted the Canadian Standard, which (in my book) does not list a weight standard 1966 Weight up to 7 pouinds was added to the standard and has remained. /QUOTE] Apparently there have been small Yorkies for at least 116 years if the standards included a class for under 5 lbs in 1891. I don't really understand the controversy about the sizes. I love my little 3 1/2 pounder and she seems healthy to me. Is the Yorkie the only breed that seems to have such a size difference?? Are there 3 lb Maltese, Chihuahuas etc? Just curious:confused: |
thanks for putting that on here:) im not sure they dont seem to be much difference with those breeds, i guess theres ones like poodles that come in 2 sizes. i love the little ones to and if im honest i think the little ones are normaly cuter looking than the bigger yorkies but it shouldnt be about looks they shouldnt come b4 health, my heart goes out to the poor little ones who have low suger cos they are so small.:( |
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I have seen some pretty hefty chihuahuas too. I'm just not real familiar with anything but poodles, yorkies & cocker spaniels. I had a tiny (less than 5#) toy poodle that was perfectly heathy but then I know that there are large standard poodles which are also fine. It is rather amazing to think there can be that much difference. I know humans come in all different sizes too but usually no more than double or perhaps triple, but in the poodles it would be like ten times the size. :confused: |
What's wrong with the way the standard is set now?:questione IMO, the reasons listed here should be a basis for promoting breeding to the standard, not an excuse to change it to accomodate for all those who went against it and bred anyway. That's like saying, "well, since everyone is going to go 90 MPH on the highway anyway, we may as well change the speed limit for them..." |
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All the talk about this breed is not to be believed. If you are not showing why would anyone care so much about size. There will always be larger Yorkies! Believe me, there is nothing in the world better than to own one. If something ever happened to Buddy I would purchase another big Yorkie. You have the best of both worlds. They are big enough for families with children and they have what we all love about the breed, personality and a beautiful coat. Carol |
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just like when they said who cares if bull dogs cant breath properly anymore cos we want there nose flat, you cares if the apple head of a chi can cause brain damage, who cares if breeds are unhealthy at least they look good.:mad: |
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