Tammy, If you choose not to respond, that is your choice. I AM truly sorry if I said something that upset you, and even more sorry that my apologizing for such seems to have upset you even more. However, I do feel like my words have been twisted, so I hope you understand my desire to explain for the benefit of others.
In regards to a determining line, it is said that all Beiwers should be traced back to the original breeding pair that produced the first litter in 1984--the original Biewer line. At least in theory. I know that a few here have done extensive research on the various carrying lines for the Parti gene, my question was simply if all partis should trace back to the Nikko line. That is how I understood the statement but if that it is not what was meant by it, then the error is mine.
In any case, simply put, the difference is Biewers originated in Germany and have a standard in regards to color placement, Partis do not. What generally seems to be the goal for Parti breeders, is to adhere to the standard for the Yorkshire Terrier, with the exception of the coloring.
How such a simple, unbiased explanation can be so misconstrued is beyond me. I realize many newer members have not heard of either Beiwers or Partis--it seemed like the most direct, easiest explanation. |