Chihuahua Standard
 The Chihuahua is known for it's saucy expression and alert attitude. Although small they make great watch dogs. This pint-sized pet is master of his universe and fears nothing. The Chihuahua is the smallest of the AKC registered breeds, weighing in at 2 to 6 pounds. No height is given in the standard. They have a distinctive head with a rounded "apple dome" shape. Eyes are large and full, but not protruding. Ears are large and stand erect. The bite should be level or scissor. The body is longer than is tall. The top line is level. The tail is moderately long and carried in a sickle shape or as a loop that touches the back. This breed comes in only two varieties: the short coat and the long coat. The tail on a long coat resembles a plume, the ears, legs and feet are feathered, and the neck carries a ruff. They come in all colors- solid, marked or splashed. The Chihuahua's tendency to shiver is not a health issue but takes place when the dog is cold, excited or stressed. Toy dogs have a higher metabolism and dissipates's body heat faster than larger dogs. Shivering helps to generate body heat.
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Yorkshire Terrier Standard
Many people think the Yorkshire Terriers are delicate dogs. It's better not to baby these dogs too much. Common sense care must be taken because of their size, but Yorkie's are little terriers. They love to play and investigate. Puppies are bundles of energy while older Yorkie's can be quiet and settled. Yorkie's become very attached to their families.
The Yorkie is tolerant of children, provided that they respect its territory. It can be a bit to brave when dealing with larger dogs. Intensive brushing and combing of the coat is required on a daily basis. If this is too time consuming, the coat should be trimmed. The hair is kept out of the eyes with a rubber band or a bow. The head is rather flat on top the skull not too prominent or round. The muzzle should not be too long. Bite should be scissor or level with sound teeth. Eyes should be dark in color and medium in size, not too prominent. Ears carried erect, small and V-shaped, set not too far apart. Height is 7 to 9 in. Weight must not exceed 7 lbs. Coat is straight, long, glossy, silky, and fine in texture; fall on the head is long, tied with one bow in the center of head or parted in the middle and tied with two bows. Muzzle hair is long, hair on tips of ears should be trimmed, hair on feet may be trimmed for a neat appearance. Color: Puppies are born black and tan and change color with maturity. Adults are steel blue with golden or tan areas on head, chest, and limbs; some lighter variations of color acceptable. Specific coloration: Blue is dark steel blue, not silver blue, and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. Gold or tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter at the tips; no intermingling of sooty or black hair with any of the tan. Body color is blue extending over the body from back of neck to root of tail with hair a darker blue, especially at the end. Headfall is a rich golden tan with deeper color at the sides of the head, at the ear roots and on muzzle; ears a deep rich tan; should not extend down on back of neck. Chest and legs are a bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs. Tail is docked to medium length and carried higher than the level of the back. Movements are quick and well balanced. Temperament is fearless, spirited, and loyal.
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Weimaraner Standard
The Weimaraner is a very energetic, loving, friendly, fearless and obedient dog. The head is moderately long with eyes set apart. Eye color is gray, blue-gray or a light amber. Ears are long and slightly folded. Bite is level or scissor. Medium sized body with straight and strong legs. Tails are docked. There height is 23-27 inch's. There weight is 70 to 90 pounds. Coat is short hair or long hair 1 to 2 inch's. With the color being all shades of Gray, mouse gray to silver gray.
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