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bjh · 01-14-2008, 09:08 AM

The following is taken from the Yorkshire Terrier Standard:

"Colors
Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: BLUE: Is a dark steel blue, not a silver blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. TAN: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.

Disqualification
Any solid color or combination of colors other than blue and tan as described above. Any white markings other than a small white spot on the forechest that does not exceed 1 inch at its longest dimension.
Approved April 12, 1966. Approved Addition of DQ October 1, 2007 "

Because the YTCA added the disqualification it has caused a bigger problem. I never saw a parti or chocolate Yorkie being shown in our area. I do see a lot of silver blue Yorkies. I agree with Donna that too much emphasis is being put on coat color and not on soundness. It is the beautiful silky coat that really make the Yorkie breathtaking but it does have to move around the ring correctly. The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most difficult dogs to breed (correctly) and to show. I just wish the YTCA had not added the disqualification. I know handlers and exhibitors have always dyed and chalked dogs but I still have a hard time excepting it. That's how it is in the real world.

01-14-2008, 09:08 AM	#29
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	The following is taken from the Yorkshire Terrier Standard: "Colors Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: BLUE: Is a dark steel blue, not a silver blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. TAN: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan. Disqualification Any solid color or combination of colors other than blue and tan as described above. Any white markings other than a small white spot on the forechest that does not exceed 1 inch at its longest dimension. Approved April 12, 1966. Approved Addition of DQ October 1, 2007 " Because the YTCA added the disqualification it has caused a bigger problem. I never saw a parti or chocolate Yorkie being shown in our area. I do see a lot of silver blue Yorkies. I agree with Donna that too much emphasis is being put on coat color and not on soundness. It is the beautiful silky coat that really make the Yorkie breathtaking but it does have to move around the ring correctly. The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most difficult dogs to breed (correctly) and to show. I just wish the YTCA had not added the disqualification. I know handlers and exhibitors have always dyed and chalked dogs but I still have a hard time excepting it. That's how it is in the real world.