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Originally Posted by sierrapups  I believe that these variations are in the breed standard set by the breed clubs and not by AKC. The YTCA would have to accept the Biewer Terrier as a variant color in its standard before the AKC would allow it in as a Yorkshire Terrier.
I am pretty sure that is not very likely to occur especially with all of the testing that is being done. |
Things aren't as cut and dry as they seem. YTCA was able to stop the parti from entering the show ring, but they weren't able to stop them from being able to be registered as yorkies....
You are missing the point .. surprised??
I was showing a past history of what makes a breed. Although a breed club may or may not have decided on a variance, AKC allowed it.
Just like AKC's FSS, Foundation Stock Service now has these rules for a new breed.
The FSSŪ is not open to "rare" breeds that are a variation of an AKC-registrable breed or the result of a combination of two AKC-recognized breeds. This includes and is not limited to differences such as size (over and under), coat type, coat colors, and coat colors and/or types that are disqualifications from Conformation Events by AKC breed standards.
and if you read this little section of this from the AKC website they aren't saying they can't be a breed.. just can't be accepted to AKC at this time. If coat color doesn't make a difference of what a breed is, I am sure they wouldn't have listed specifics in the FSS program.