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bjh · 01-13-2008, 09:03 AM

Since I am fairly new to the show scene I would like some honest input about show breeders that dye their dogs. The YTCA code of ethics says:

7) An exhibitor-member shall not alter a dog’s natural appearance except as provided in the Yorkshire Terrier Standard.

With the YCTA making a change to the standard about color, some of the lighter Yorkies are being disqualified. I know of some Yorkies that are being dyed to hide their ligher silver. I also know that most of the handlers and a lot of the exibitors use a lot of gold/tan caulk to enhance the gold and cover black hairs in the gold. Are these practices common and accepted by all exhibitors? Are there exhibitors that dye the dark (black Yorkies) to make them steel blue. I am just curious because it seems that all is enhancement is detrimental to the breed. I wish everyone could just show their Yorkie 'natural' without all the enhancements.

01-13-2008, 09:03 AM	#1
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Dying Yorkies Since I am fairly new to the show scene I would like some honest input about show breeders that dye their dogs. The YTCA code of ethics says: 7) An exhibitor-member shall not alter a dog’s natural appearance except as provided in the Yorkshire Terrier Standard. With the YCTA making a change to the standard about color, some of the lighter Yorkies are being disqualified. I know of some Yorkies that are being dyed to hide their ligher silver. I also know that most of the handlers and a lot of the exibitors use a lot of gold/tan caulk to enhance the gold and cover black hairs in the gold. Are these practices common and accepted by all exhibitors? Are there exhibitors that dye the dark (black Yorkies) to make them steel blue. I am just curious because it seems that all is enhancement is detrimental to the breed. I wish everyone could just show their Yorkie 'natural' without all the enhancements.