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Originally Posted by Ringo1  Forgive my ignorance but I don't understand the politics of it all. Isn't there room for both standard yorkie breeders and parti colored breeders? Can breeders who breed parti colored yorkies not participate in the show ring?
Some folks love the traditional black/tan and others love the parti colored yorkies.
I like the traditional colored but the more photos I see - love the parti too. I am not a breeder, or in the show ring or anything like that.
I just love beautiful pets ~ like most folks who aren't professional breeders or competing in the show ring, etc. |
I know it sounds confusing - but what we are talking about is the standard - what is the guidline for what yorkies should be.
The standard states:
Colors:Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: BLUE: Is a dark steel blue, not a silver blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. TAN: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.
Disqualification: Any solid color or combination of colors other than blue and tan as described above. Any white markings other than a small white spot on the forechest that does not exceed 1 inch at its longest dimension.
Information from ytca about Parti-colored: Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (Awards)
When I returned to yorkies I had to figure this one out too - since I had never seen a parti in all my early years, not until I got on the Internet and started to see photos. I still have not seen one in person.
I would not call it politics since there really is no argument since we should be looking and following the standard. It is simple - JMO. I do have to say - I think parties are cute - but they are not to standard as it is written. If I am breeding I will stick to the standard.