This is for LucynTuckersMom who posted the original question. This was written by Janet Jackson, president of the YTCA(Yorkshire Terier Club of America, and no, she is not the singerLOL)
"However, we must be vigilant in educating pet buyers about advertising gimmicks such as "rare colors" or "teacups" and explain why they would be so much better off with a puppy from a reputable breeder. To clarify exactly what a Yorkie should be, the YTCA is in the process of adding a disqualifacation for colors other than blue and tan, and for dogs with white markings (parti). The Yorkshire is a tan dog with a blue saddle and it does not come in other colors. It never has. The following disqualification has been approved by YTCA membership and has been forwarded to the AKC board of directors. Disqualifications: Any solid color or combination of colors othe that blue and tan as described above, any white markings other than a small white spot on the forechest that does not exceed one inch at its longest dimension. It is also important to remember that although the transformation from a sparsely coated, black and tan puppy to the fully coated, blue and tan adult is somewhat challenging to envision, a Yorkshire Terrier must always have the pattern described in the standard and never comes in "rare gold", "solid blue","chocolate and tan", "parti", or any other new and different color."
This disqualification was accepted by the AKC in October, 2007.
There is a good article on coloring at: goldenrayyorkies
Hopes this info helps!! |