Remember as you read that you did ask for opinions....
As pretty as she probably is (I've seen some pure gold Yorkies that were gorgeous), it is actually considered a color fault and the YTCA does NOT recommend breeding them. The idea of breeding is to pick the best representatives of the breed, going by the established standard. Just as you would not want to breed one way over the weight standard, one with curly hair, one with a long pointy nose, etc..., you also would not pick a gold yorkie to breed. Before breeding a person should really get a seasoned breeder that actually has shown her dogs and adheres to the YTCA ethics, look over both sire and dam for conformation. A vet should check them over and run blood tests to ensure they are not only in good health, but also do not carry any genetic faults that will passed along.
Although they are not as common as the blue and gold/black and tan yorkies (the only colors actually on the Yorkie AKC registration forms), I am not sure color faults are all that rare. Especially since so many have tried to breed for the parti-colors. I think that has increased the numbers of many of the single colors as well as the ones that have white on them. Ultimately it is up to you, but I thought I'd pass on the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America recommendations. My personal feelings is that we should only breed to standard and not dilute the Yorkshire Terrier's gene pool, but I realize some feel differently. Still, I hope you will reconsider wanting to breed a pure gold yorkie. I do look forward to seeing her pic though! |