I misspoke in this thread and wanted to clear it up. In my previous post I said, "You can find some here on YT that will let you know if the lines go back to accepted parti lines or are more likely a figment of a greedy breeder's imagination." -- In reality there are no accepted parti lines as it is purposeful breeding of a disqualifying fault as per YTCA and AKC. I was trying to make a distinction between pups that are being purposefully mixed with white-coated dogs and those that this was probably done way back in the dog's history. There really is not a distinction to be made as the AKC and YTCA are very clear about all parti's, chocolates, and golds being disqualifying faults that should not be bred under any circumstances. The following is from the akc.org site:
"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.
Color on Body
The blue extends over the body from back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail is a darker blue, especially at end of tail.
Headfall
A rich golden tan, deeper in color at sides of head, at ear roots and on the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan color should not extend down on back of neck.
Chest and Legs
A bright, rich tan, not extending above the elbow on the forelegs nor above the stifle on the hind legs.
Weight
Must not exceed seven pounds.
Disqualifications:
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.
The following is from the YTCA.org (breed parent club)site:
"In summary:
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DISQUALIFY
„X Solid color dogs such as a solid color gold or solid color chocolate
„X A chocolate and tan dog or other unusual combination of colors
„X A white dog with black and tan markings (parti-color) "
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I apologize for my previous post and will be sure to pass along only AKC and YTCA qualifying info from now on. |