There Are Only 4 Sizes Of Dogs.

I have spoken to AKC to make sure I am correct on sizes of certain breeds. I knew I was, but I have a lot of people that say I don't research my posts, well, I do. My one concern, particularly, is the Yorkshire Terrier. This dog is one of the most common dogs in the country. This is the reason that the backyard breeders have gotten ahold of them to make a dollar from unsuspecting people that don't know any better about sizes and weight and coloring, etc.

I have seen with my own eyes, dogs that are mature and weigh only 1 pound. This is crazy. I have a post called "Too Young, Too Small." This is an extension of that post. The AKC standard for the Yorkshire Terrier, or the Yorkie, as it is fondly called, is: no dog under 3 lbs. or over 5lbs. Now, this is the standard for the ideal dog, according to AKC, the original breed registry. But, they were quick to point out that any dog under 3lbs. is a fault, not only for the show ring, but for breeding, and companion dogs. They were in agreement with me on the "micro and teacup" titles in some breeds. i.e. Yorkies, Poodles, Shih Tzu, etc. There are no micro or teacup breeds. This is just something backyard breeders say to entice unsuspecting people to buy a dog to keep up with the fad that was started a few years ago.

I hear people say, "Oh, I have a teacup Poodle." No you don't. You have a toy Poodle that is too small to enter the show ring or breed. People, there are no micro or teacup breeds. There are Toy, Miniature, Standard and Giant breeds. 4 sizes, no more!

A.K.C. Contest.

source: 1st paragraph taken from HSUS website, Waynes Blog.

Over the weekend, at www.presidentialpup.com, the American Kennel Club launched a public contest to help the Obamas choose a dog, identifying five "hypoallergenic" breeds—the bichon frise, Chinese crested, miniature schnauzer, poodle, and soft-coated wheaten terrier—as the best choices for the Obama daughters, since one of the girls reportedly has allergies.

For many years, I have been an advocate for the AKC registry. But, I am sorry, I feel, and this is a personal opinion, that they are just trying to get their name in the limelight. There are so many dogs, purebreds, that are in shelters and breed rescues that need homes. I feel that the Obamas should go to one of those to adopt a dog.

If anyone of my readers have an opinion, please post your comments.