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Originally Posted by YorkieMaybe  Every time I start reading more, I learn more about this breed and just am falling in love. I have a couple questions about the 'cotton coat' - I know it is not in the breed standard, but I was wondering...
1. What makes them have the cottony coat? Genetics, maybe a parent or a grandparent was a cotton coat
2. How rare is it? Its pretty common unfortunately
3. Do you know when they are puppies(prior to selling) if they are going to have that coat? Its hard to tell with puppys. Usually they have a very thick coat so that may be one way of telling
and 4. I really like the look of the cottony ones, but refuse to support bad breeding/breeders. So, would there be any real way to get a cottony coated yorkie from a decent breeder? |
They shouldnt but many do. I quess it is possible to find one that is decent that would but they still arent following the standard
Now My question to you is are you sure you want one with a cotton coat? I know they look good when they are pups but I have 2 with cotton coats and I usually keep them shaved down. Their hair matts and grooming is a pain with cotton coats. I would love to grow their hair long but its just not worth the hastle