[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Yorksmama

I spoke with someone today that has two yorkies. One is black and brown and the other one is more light brown and grey. She told me that the light brown and grey one is considered a Silky because of the coloring??!! I have 3 Pure Bred Yorkshire Terriers and one of them is Mostly Light Brown. I thought that a Silky was a separate breed, just closely related to the Yorkshire Terrier? I really do not believe that my Lily is a Silky because of her lighter coloring?? If anyone can help me understand this please do!

I think she was referring to hair texture. Silky coated yorkies typically have a metallic looking hair that is sometimes described as gunmetal or charcoal grey. This is usally referred to as "blue, but it actually more charcoal. Cotton coats are typically a black black. This is the coloring on the saddle of the dog. The second color she gave you is the face coloring, and this can range from beige to rich gold.