Back to the discussion about the Parti's and the Biewers.
Not trying to sound scarastic: Wouldn't all you experts think that the piebald/recessed, or whatever you want to label it gene, has to do with the fact that the Yorkshire Terrier has the Maltese in it's bloodline? According to the research that I've done, it is stated that the Maltese was used in the breeding of the Yorkshire Terrier many, many, many years ago for the perfecting of the hair/coat. This would be the reason for the white in the hair color (genetically)
Just as humans when you mix races they show up at first and eventually fade after the years of mixing the same simular background of a people, or mixing of one race constantly to remove the trace of another, BUT later on through history genetics can always POP back up and give you a surprise gift from your ancestors.
I can't believe no one ever mentions this in these discussions about the reason behind this genetic trait.
I love the Yorkshire Terrier and Parti-Yorkshire Terrier, and really, really
the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier be it;
a la Pom Pon, or not. But the truth is they are all beautiful when bred for the best in health, temperament, appearance and love for the breed, all in one little bundle of
joy.