[JeanieK]

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.

Those flaws that are proven to cause health issues, such as albinos, are not the issue here. There is no proof that goldens or partis have any greater health risks.

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.

The key word there is MAY, the other half of that equation is it also MAY NOT. Show me where there is proof that goldens or partis have any greater health issues than traditionals. You're making generalizations and lumping all off colored yorkies into one group.

If you're adopting an off-colored Yorkie, expect to pay less (or nothing at all) I wish I could expect that. 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.

I find this statement very interesting. People will accept the Biewer because, Germany allowed them to develop them into a breed of their own. Yet the parti color, having come about under the exact same circumstances, is considered a genetic defect that is causing the ruination of the entire yorkshire terrier breed. How do you even justify that comment?

Gene mutations can cause all sorts of problems like the ones listed above and worse.

This is not proof, this is an unproven hypothesis.