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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  My explanation was intended to answer the question; your reply of "wrong" is confusing, is my whole answer wrong, or just parts of it. Your link to YTCA does not discuss the piebald gene, and I wasn't aware that some people argued whether or not the Yorkshire terrier carried the piebald gene. You are aware that the piebald gene is recessive and it would take two, one from each parent before it would show up on the Yorkie? Is this what you meant by, "The Yorkie does not now nor did it ever carry a piebald gene"? Or are you saying that the Yorkshire terriers don't even have the piebald gene in their DNA makeup. It's really difficult to get any "facts" because every one is so emotional on this issue, and their minds seem made up, but studies and links given often have very little do with backing up statements. Not trying to argue, and I really would like a clearer understanding of the matter. |
wow.. these are all great posts.. thank you...
i was wondering if there are any other akc recognized dog breeds which carry the piebald gene? like maltese?
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