[lisatodd]

Originally Posted by maybeiloveyou

A lot of the times, coloring flaws such as a pure golden Yorkie or whatever indicate that something genetically is wrong. Like with certain white dogs, you get deafness because pigment is missing, so the breeders have to try really hard to overcome that.

I have a Yorkie book that says,

"The AKC doesn't recognize these colors and responsible breeders don't promote them because they may indicate a genetic problem that could affect the health and well-being of the dog. Some health problems associated with these colors include serious skin conditions, allergies, baldness, and sometimes prolonged illnesss.

If you're adopting an off-colored Yorkie, expect to pay less (or nothing at all) and be sure that the puppy has undergone careful health screening."

If you truly are breeding to expand the breed or improve it colorwise, it has to be done responsibly. It's like the Biewers, it's a gene mutation (I believe) and it were bred after a LOT of research. Gene mutations can cause all sorts of problems like the ones listed above and worse.

thank you thank you thank you !!!