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Originally Posted by doortego

I don't breed or show so probably shouldn't answer but just can't help myself . I would prefer not to see the oversize Yorkies bred. I think they are part of the reason for everyone asking for "teacups". So many times, people are surprised (as you are) with how large their Yorkies turn out to be so as a means of insuring that does not happen, they ask for a very small dog. There is just so much variation in Yorkies regarding size and color. I wish we could get to the point where when you buy a Yorkie pup you would at least know it would be less than 7 lbs and some shade of blue and tan silky coat with erect ears.

I hope that wasn't offensive. I didn't intend it to be and I am one of those that paid extra for a small dog just because my previous Yorkie had turned out to be 10 lbs. with floppy ears.

Not offensive at all. My first Yorkie wound up over standard too, with wavy hair. But I spayed her and she was a wonderful pet. Still, what I love is the Yorkshire Terrier standard. That is what I want any puppies I should be responsible for to be.

I don't know if the girl I have now will really get that big. I started thinking of it as I measured her for a harness vest and by the time it got here she was already an inch bigger around. Her parents were both in standard and she was on track to be a 6 pounder but you never know.

It just made me start to wonder. Dogs are even shown and can make champion with a fault. I know dogs are bred with faults, just about every site I see has beautiful dogs that are obviously off standard in one way or another -- especially color. We see momma dogs here on YT that are not in standard in every respect. But just what is and is not acceptable, I am not sure. I picked a larger female for safety sake in case we do get to breed ... but trying for a 6 pounder, I am sure some go a little over the 7 mark. Mine eats like a horse so we'll see..... I won't have a problem spaying her if it winds up that is what I need to do.

It would be interesting to see the genetics -- like what is dominant, large or small size? What is dominant, large ears, or small? What about the color -- silvery blue or dark steel blue? Glad I am starting early to learn! Thanks for all input.