I know there has been several discussions of what is the proper color of steel blue and I think I know what to look for there. I would love to get some input on what is the proper color of gold we should be striving for. The following is taken from the Yorkshire Terrier AKC Standard:
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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.
Headfall
A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan color should not extend down on back of neck.
Chest and Legs
A bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs.
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I was hoping if some of you could post pictures of adult dogs that you feel have the proper color of gold/tan. I notice a lot of variation in some lines. Some seem to be more of what I call a rich tan and others are a rich gold. I am not sure if one is more proper than the other. I have been told by some show breeders that the proper gold would be like a wedding ring gold. I know the shaded gold (dark at the roots) is desirable but it seems that not all show Yorkies have the shaded gold. Maybe this is another one of those things where it is just up to the interpretation of the beholder. I would love input from all of you.