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Originally Posted by SMApup  Here I go...
I definitly approve of all the color variants that yorkies can come in. I think that they are all quite beautiful. I don't see how it is any different than blonde, red, and black hair in humans. I do get upset like everyone else that these colors are listed as rare. They are uncommon, at least I would say, as they keep popping up more often. I think this has to do with people being kinder to animals in general today. In the past these animals would have mor ethan likely been destroyed. Another thing I have to say I have a problem with is people complaining about the way YTCA prohibits these little guys from registry and competition. YTCA must have a policy regarding petition to its policies. Why is no one who owns a variant petitioning to change the standard? I am sure that there are enough people out there that would like to see more variation in our breed. Just because color variants are being allowed does not mean that the rest of the standard needs to be compromised. Does it? Really, why can't the standard read that coats can be of any color? I have also done quite a bit of research on the genetics of colors across a few species. I wanted to major in equine genetics having worked with horses for 7 years before graduating high school. Genetics is such a tricky thing to understand that one should stop and think before they make assumptions about breeders and bad habits. Sometimes genetics cannot be inhibited. Things can and do occur randomly in all species, it does not make them bad it just a little different.  Trevor |
Trevor, Welcome to the colorful side of this ongoing discussion. I doubt that petitions would do any good. The YTCA members are members because they are against the color variations. You have to be against it just to become a member.
We'd have more luck petitioning the AKC than the YTCA. I believe that the first thing that needs to be done, is to form a club for the color variations, and set some standards, and go from there.