Well, the YTCA has definitely changed things so that parti-colors, chocolates, etc., are faulted - but as far as the "standard" Yorkie colors, this is what they say:
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An Important Note About Color in Yorkshire Terriers
The most distinctive characteristic of an adult Yorkshire Terrier is its long blue and tan silk coat. A puppy is born black and tan, but the only recognized colors for adults when registering with AKC are blue and gold, blue and tan, black and gold, or black and tan.
The AKC Breed Standard and YTCA Code of Ethics do not recognize any other color dogs than noted above. This includes all gold, born blue, liver (also known as red or chocolate), and parti-colors. One of the reasons for avoiding breeding "off-colored" Yorkies is because it could be a genetic defect that may affect the dog's health. Some health problems can include, but aren't limited to, severe skin problems, allergies, total hair loss and in some cases long-term illness and/or death.
A responsible breeder will not intentionally breed for undesirable traits. On very rare occasions, a breeder will have a puppy born with a color anomaly.
That puppy should undergo careful health screenings before being placed in a spay/neuter (non-breeding) home. A breeder should certainly never promote these deviations as being desirable or rare.
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If I'm not mistaken, these are the only 4 choices listed on the Yorkie AKC puppy registration papers, aren't they?
Because the AKC recognizes these 4 colors in Yorkies - blue & tan, black & tan, blue & gold, and black & gold - these colors are not faulted in show dogs. And this is regardless of what the "standard" says. AKC "standards" are usually written by the parent club, but the AKC will modify them as they deem fit.