[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I don't even have to look at the site..the use of the word "teacup" in her url and Kennel name is enough to make me run far away. No reputable breeder will use that term. Please check out www.ytca.org They are the parent club of this breed. Read the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics...that is what you should be looking for in a reputable breeder. I also highly recommend you check out their breeder referral list - those are YTCA members and should be following the ethical code of conduct and breeding quality dogs.

Please visit the YTCA website to find out why marketing Yorkies using the terms "teacup" and "rare gold" is a huge red flag.


An Important Note About Color in Yorkshire Terriers

The most distinctive characteristic of an adult Yorkshire Terrier is its long blue
and tan silk coat. A puppy is born black and tan, but the only recognized colors for
adults when registering with AKC are blue and gold, blue and tan, black and gold,
or black and tan.

The AKC Breed Standard and YTCA Code of Ethics do not recognize any
other color dogs than noted above. This includes all gold, born blue, liver
(also known as red or chocolate), and parti-colors. One of the reasons for
avoiding breeding "off-colored" Yorkies is because it could be a genetic defect
that may affect the dog's health. Some health problems can include, but aren't
limited to, severe skin problems, allergies, total hair loss and in some cases
long-term illness and/or death.

A responsible breeder will not intentionally breed for undesirable traits.

The Yorkshire Terrier is a tan dog with a blue saddle. The “rare gold” Yorkie is actually a dog that appears as such due to an improper saddle pattern. Show breeders have seen this and commonly call it running gold. When the dog is cut down, you can see that the blue saddle does not come down far enough. The Yorkshire Terrier blue saddle extends lower than some of the other black and tan terriers extending to the elbow and also to the hock on the rear leg. Gold hairs can occur in the blue and black or blue hairs can appear in the gold. These faults are addressed in the Yorkshire Terrier Standard. These dogs have serious faults and they too should not be sold as "rare" but placed in loving homes as they are very incorrect.

http://www.ytca.org/faq.html