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Originally Posted by luckylady 
Have you seen the parents of this pup? That would certainly give you an indication of whether he is or not. It's always a good idea to see the parents of the pup before buying if at all possible.
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Just an FYI, "chocolate" is a color fault according to the YTCA. Reputable breeders always try to breed puppies as close to the Yorkie standard as possible, so make sure you are dealing with a reputable breeder.
An Important Note About Color in Yorkshire Terriers
The most distinctive characteristic of an adult Yorkshire Terrier is its long blue
and tan silk coat. A puppy is born black and tan, but the only recognized colors for
adults when registering with AKC are blue and gold, blue and tan, black and gold,
or black and tan.
The AKC Breed Standard and YTCA Code of Ethics do not recognize any
other color dogs than noted above. This includes all gold, born blue, liver
(also known as red or chocolate), and parti-colors. One of the reasons for
avoiding breeding "off-colored" Yorkies is because it could be a genetic defect
that may affect the dog's health. Some health problems can include, but aren't
limited to, severe skin problems, allergies, total hair loss and in some cases
long-term illness and/or death.
A responsible breeder will not intentionally breed for undesirable traits.
On very rare occasions, a breeder will have a puppy born with a color anomaly.
That puppy should undergo careful health screenings before being placed in a
spay/neuter (non-breeding) home. A breeder should certainly never
promote these deviations as being desirable or rare.
There are many issues that potential Yorkie owners need to study before
purchasing their dog. We hope you will read the helpful information at this
website and make an informed decision. It could very possibly save you
aggravation, disappointment and expense. We wish you the best of luck
in your pursuit of a happy, healthy Yorkshire Terrier.
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (Awards)
Does she health test the parents? I don't mean a quick physical by her vet, but you want to ask (and see proof) that both parents have had bile acids tests to make sure they don't have liver disease they could pass on to their puppies, that their knees have been checked for luxating patellas, that they have thyroid panels and their eyes checked.
Does the breeder follow the YTCA's rules and keep the puppies until they are twelve weeks old?
Here are another couple of links to help you decide if this breeder is reputable or not:
Lawrence County Humane Society Abuse and Adoption Center bbvsrd