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lucylou · 07-24-2005, 12:18 PM

Hi everyone! I'm looking at a little 6 week old female Yorkie that I think I'm going to buy. I was just curious about something. She has a small amount of white on the tips of her back toes and a small amount on her chest. Her parents do not have any white on them, they look like the breed standard and they weigh about 3-5 lbs. Will this white disappear? Should I not buy her? I don't know what to do. Thank you all.

ReconsMomma · 07-24-2005, 12:19 PM

The majority of yorkies change color when they get older.

YorkieRose · 07-24-2005, 12:36 PM

White marking on feet and chest is perfectly acceptable. It will grow off the toes and blend on the chest..Good luck

Lady of Yorkies · 07-24-2005, 01:08 PM

If you buy her you'll love her anyway. I have been told that the white markings will fade and it is supposed to mean she'll be lighter colored. Not blonde light just not the black and tan. Sylvia

wendybee · 07-24-2005, 01:37 PM

rosie had white patch on her chest when i 1st got her, shes now almost 6 months and its faded to light tan, i wouldnt of cared if the white had stayed she will always be my baby girl

wendy and rosie

topknot · 07-24-2005, 01:46 PM

Gordan and Bennett of Wildweir Kennels said that the (pg. 205) "small white markings will disappear and is a much looked for point, as it is an indication that the puppy will be a good coat grower in quanitity not necessary quality."
T.

2cutebrothers · 07-24-2005, 02:08 PM

My 2 babies are 6 months old now. When I got them, they were all brown and black and gradually they have gotten a little white on the top of their heads. They are as precious as ever though- you will love your yorkie with white- its natural anyways and on most dogs I have seen.

kelley · 07-24-2005, 02:13 PM

Is it white or is it tan or fawn colored? I've never seen white.

But, what really matters is that you like her.

lucylou · 07-24-2005, 02:15 PM

Thank you all for the information. I appreciate it. I have decided to get her and we're so excited. Thanks again!

yrkey · 07-24-2005, 03:01 PM

White on chest and a little on toes = usually indicates a thick, wooley coat. Lots of daily grooming required.

Julz · 07-24-2005, 03:12 PM

That little bit of white is totally normal on a puppy (I think it is on the majority of them) and will go away as the adult coat comes in. It can still have the silky coat.

Kelz · 07-24-2005, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yrkey

White on chest and a little on toes = usually indicates a thick, wooley coat. Lots of daily grooming required.

you just described my dog..

07-24-2005, 12:18 PM	#1
lucylou YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2	Yorkie markings Hi everyone! I'm looking at a little 6 week old female Yorkie that I think I'm going to buy. I was just curious about something. She has a small amount of white on the tips of her back toes and a small amount on her chest. Her parents do not have any white on them, they look like the breed standard and they weigh about 3-5 lbs. Will this white disappear? Should I not buy her? I don't know what to do. Thank you all.

07-24-2005, 12:36 PM	#3
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	white White marking on feet and chest is perfectly acceptable. It will grow off the toes and blend on the chest..Good luck

07-24-2005, 02:13 PM	#8
kelley Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northeast Indiana Posts: 371	Is it white or is it tan or fawn colored? I've never seen white. But, what really matters is that you like her. __________________ Kelley, Baxter and Chloe http://www.dogster.com/?142081 http://www.dogster.com/?147322

07-24-2005, 12:19 PM	#2
ReconsMomma BANNED! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Janesville WI Posts: 2,483	The majority of yorkies change color when they get older.

07-24-2005, 01:08 PM	#4
Lady of Yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,562	If you buy her you'll love her anyway. I have been told that the white markings will fade and it is supposed to mean she'll be lighter colored. Not blonde light just not the black and tan. Sylvia

07-24-2005, 01:37 PM	#5
wendybee BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 966	rosie had white patch on her chest when i 1st got her, shes now almost 6 months and its faded to light tan, i wouldnt of cared if the white had stayed she will always be my baby girl wendy and rosie

07-24-2005, 01:46 PM	#6
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Gordan and Bennett of Wildweir Kennels said that the (pg. 205) "small white markings will disappear and is a much looked for point, as it is an indication that the puppy will be a good coat grower in quanitity not necessary quality." T.

07-24-2005, 02:08 PM	#7
2cutebrothers Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 21	My 2 babies are 6 months old now. When I got them, they were all brown and black and gradually they have gotten a little white on the top of their heads. They are as precious as ever though- you will love your yorkie with white- its natural anyways and on most dogs I have seen.

07-24-2005, 02:15 PM	#9
lucylou YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2	Thank you all for the information. I appreciate it. I have decided to get her and we're so excited. Thanks again!

07-24-2005, 03:01 PM	#10
yrkey Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 78	White on chest and a little on toes = usually indicates a thick, wooley coat. Lots of daily grooming required.

07-24-2005, 03:12 PM	#11
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	That little bit of white is totally normal on a puppy (I think it is on the majority of them) and will go away as the adult coat comes in. It can still have the silky coat.