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Destinie16 · 03-02-2009, 06:35 PM

I am very happy that I came across this site because I have so many questions about parti-yorkies. On Saturday, I am supposed to be buying a parti-yorkie from a breeder. Honestly, when I saw the ad for this puppy, I just "fell in love." I had no idea what a parti-yorkie was.

Do you think there are any questions I should ask the breeder or any tests I should have him do on the yorkie before I bring her home?
I have no intention on breeding her, but I'd like a healthy puppy.

Also, I am a little confused about AKC registration of Parti-Colored Yorkies. Is it true that a Parti-Colored Yorkie can be registered under the AKC code 014?

If so, do any combinations of colors not qualify? For example, would a majority white dog with black and or tan on its coat as well be able to qualify?

Also, in general, is the lifespan of a parti-yorkie the same as the lifespan of a traditional yorkie?

Could you tell me as much as you can about Parti-Colored Yorkies as well like, for example, should any special genetic testing be done on the puppy before purchasing one?

03-02-2009, 06:35 PM	#22
Destinie16 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Flushing, NY, USA Posts: 3	Parti-Yorkies? I am very happy that I came across this site because I have so many questions about parti-yorkies. On Saturday, I am supposed to be buying a parti-yorkie from a breeder. Honestly, when I saw the ad for this puppy, I just "fell in love." I had no idea what a parti-yorkie was. Do you think there are any questions I should ask the breeder or any tests I should have him do on the yorkie before I bring her home? I have no intention on breeding her, but I'd like a healthy puppy. Also, I am a little confused about AKC registration of Parti-Colored Yorkies. Is it true that a Parti-Colored Yorkie can be registered under the AKC code 014? If so, do any combinations of colors not qualify? For example, would a majority white dog with black and or tan on its coat as well be able to qualify? Also, in general, is the lifespan of a parti-yorkie the same as the lifespan of a traditional yorkie? Could you tell me as much as you can about Parti-Colored Yorkies as well like, for example, should any special genetic testing be done on the puppy before purchasing one?