Question

[JaLaYorkieGirl]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

I'm hoping that Denali will end up the color of Lia, I think she's absolutely gorgeous. Even if she ends up too dark to show, all of that pigment will be of benefit to my line. She doesn't contain any European lines but several dogs out of Connor's line are very dark. I've noticed that most of the Parquin dogs have this type of coat as well. It's very easy to care for in that it doesn't matt at all. Denali has been able to break it along the topline by going through the doggy door so we had to change the flap on the door.

It is a great coat, is she breaking color at all on her shoulders? So far ours seem to start at the shoulders at about 4-6 months old, but it just seems to take over a year for it to happen all over! Good pigment is a great thing to have in your lines, your Denali is darling!

[Ladyhawk]

Denali broke at her shoulders and thighs by 8 months and is gradually breaking down her back now. It's not sudden with a line of demarcation like Connor and Preston did but is so subtle that you can't tell where the black ends and the deep, dark blue begins. I heard that judges used to wear black watch bands so that they could make sure that dark yorkies weren't black. You'd have to do that with Denali (she's 12 months old ) or look at her out in the sunshine. She's my husband's love and a joy to have around so even if she doesn't fully break, she isn't going anywhere.

[journey826]

I have a pup that started breaking gold very early.he is now 71/2 mths and he is gold and black.I think he has the wirey coat.but it sure is easy to care for.thick and beautiful.

[JaLaYorkieGirl]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

Denali broke at her shoulders and thighs by 8 months and is gradually breaking down her back now. It's not sudden with a line of demarcation like Connor and Preston did but is so subtle that you can't tell where the black ends and the deep, dark blue begins. I heard that judges used to wear black watch bands so that they could make sure that dark yorkies weren't black. You'd have to do that with Denali (she's 12 months old ) or look at her out in the sunshine. She's my husband's love and a joy to have around so even if she doesn't fully break, she isn't going anywhere.

Sounds like she will break just fine!
That is how Elvis broke and seems that is what these puppies of his are doing also...YAY. When I am showing a darker yorkie...I will wear a black watch to give the judge something to compare it to...in case they forgot...lol.

I have also found that the texture of the coat is awesome once they break all over...feels sooo good!