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12-28-2011, 09:05 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA
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| Coat Color/Type Questions My puppy (almost 9 months) is supposedly half yorkie and half shih tzu so I know her genetics are different than a purebred yorkshire terrier. I'm curious about her coat. It's different than a yorkie, shih tzu, or even members of the cross that I've seen online. She has a very wiry coat. It reminds me of a wirehaired dachshund or pointer. Both of her breeds are supposed to have long flowing hair. Her's is short and coarse. As for her color... yes she's black and tan, but not really. The tips of some of her hairs are black while the base is white. Some are all black and some are all white. She has the appearance of a bluetick coonhound or Aus. Cattle Dog. I know that yorkies are suppose to gray over time but I don't know if the multi colored hair was common. I posted photos in the photo section, just waiting for them to be approved. Any info would greatly help me. I'm very curious! Thanks. Last edited by AmberH; 12-28-2011 at 09:06 PM. Reason: Added her actual age |
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12-28-2011, 09:15 PM | #2 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| It's hard to say, especially, without seeing photos. Even with photos, by being mixed and your not positive of the mix, then your best bet would be to get a DNA test: http://www.wisdompanel.com/?utm_sour...mpaign=k244266 I'm sure your puppy is cute and very loved.
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12-28-2011, 09:26 PM | #3 |
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| These are pictures of yorkies as they age. Perhaps that will help you some. The color changes in yorkies will produce a white root and some will resemble a skunk's stripe as they grow out. Eventually they will turn darker. That is not all yorkies though. Each one will usually be different. pictures
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12-28-2011, 09:50 PM | #4 | |
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Her results came back 50% Shih Tzu and 50% Silky Terrier. I think that Yorkies and Silkies are so close that the test couldn't decide the difference. If I had extra money I do it again and see what the results are. | |
12-29-2011, 12:58 AM | #5 |
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| I think Yorkies can have a wirey coat. This may help: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...rt-thread.html
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12-29-2011, 09:51 AM | #6 |
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| That was very helpful! Thank you so much! |
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