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Proportions/Ratios I've been most curious about a yorkie's proportion. Height to length. Is there a ratio that a yorkie must have to qualify as a show dog? They started out with a body that was a little on the long side, I wonder how it got moved to them being more square or short bodied? It seems that here in Mexico they're still on the long side, but how long is too long? :D Any examples appreciated! |
I have no clue but would like to know too..maybe some of the members who show will answer your question....and Welcome to YT :) |
I'm curious too! |
First off I must say that no yorkie is perfect. They all have their faults. In the show ring you usually see yorkies of all sizes. You will see a few small ones that are under 5 lbs and you will see a few that are over 7 lbs and many in between. The height at the shoulder will vary depending on body build of the yorkie. A 7 lb yorkie with a short cobby body might only be 8 or 9 inches at the shoulder where another 7 lb yorkie that is lean and leggy might be 11 or 12 inches at the shoulder. A square body is desired but sometimes, especially with bitches, you will see some that are a little longer in body. There is no set rule as to what is to long. You have to look at the overall structure and coat of each individual dog. Here is a link to a interesting test and discussion on evaluating dogs. CFYTC About Yorkies - You be the Judge Judging yorkies can be very difficult and it is often a matter of beauty being in the eye of the beholder. |
The Yorkie Standard in AKC calls for a "compact" body; without delineating how one is to ascertain what a compact body is. They should definitely not look long in the body like a daschund; or even as long in the body as a silky terrier. They are generally a "squarish" dog, perhaps somewhat longer than tall. But there are no height to length proportions described in our standard. Of more importance in my mind is "How the Yorkie is put together". Front/Rear Assembly balance. Very good movement, where-in you see good reach, and kick. One should be able to see the paw pads as the rear feet kick off in the trot. Toplines can be a problem, and what is more frequently that I see is toplines that "roach" or dip on the move, versus toplines that can be made to look level during a hard stack. |
How do you pick a winning show pup? When those of you that show dogs, what characteristics are you looking for in a puppy? How old are the puppies when you choose to buy? Do you eyeball whether the dog is square or put the head and tail up and say he's square??? :) I'm so interested in this because Pooky's Grandfather is a champion and his father is competing...But I think Pooky didn't cut the mustard so his breeder parted with him...but he did tell me that he thought he could be shown...maybe so I'd like him more, idk, I have no idea what i'm looking at other than the most adorable little yorkie puppy. I want a healthy pet, not interested in showing at all so I opted to not have all the paperwork, tattooing, micro chip because I can't imagine him being anywhere except with me. I also made it clear that I didn't want a doxie either...too long...but I don't know if he is or not. I measured him poolside and he seemed to be 7"X8.5" I was so curious I wrote this one lady in the US that shows her yorkies. She told me my dog wasn't proportioned correct and not to show him or breed him. lol geez...your comments are much sweeter ;0) Honestly, from some of the dogs I've seen offered down here, if I bred him once before neutering him, it'd do the Yorkies some justice :D |
A Yorkie should be square, same height as length. I actually prefer slightly taller height than body length as it gives them that appearance of a short back and the compactness that the standard describes. What I dont like to see is a long-bodies Yorkie...just not eye pleasing in my opinion. |
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So far everyone has been right on the money. When I look at a pup from my own breeding I start off with a book and DVD called the puppy puzzle by Pat Hastings. Also another book that has great info and it shows what a good structure is supposed to look like on any puppy. It's called Tricks of the trade, also by Pat Hastings. My main concern when looking at any pup whether it's of my own breeding or not is the overall structure. Nice front and rear, Height proportionate with length. Nice tailset, straight topline, feet pointed straight. Not toeing in or out. Earset. Bite, eyes, I don't want them too far apart or to close, Muzzle not to long or to short. If all that looks good then we wait and see how the bite develops and coat. If it's a male we wait and see if both testicles drop. Another important factor for me is temperament. I like a pup with attitude but not so much attitude that you are fighting to get through training. I think an even keel on Attitude and wanting to please is important especially in the show ring. |
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