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Originally Posted by Mardelin  The longer your girl holds off on breaking blue, the better. I prefer them not to have them begin to break until about 9 months of age.
Since the pups I keep are for show, I usually send in their registration in at 5 months of age. You can no longer show on the litter registration and the pup must be registered individually before sending in entries for an AKC show.
No, you can't send in a correction if they turn blue. Does it matter? It should to the exhibitor that is showing the dog.
Let me add, by 5 months of age you can tell at the topline the coat texture. If it reflects light, you have a silk coated dog and more than likely break blue. I've only seen one true black silk coated yorkie. |
Thanks Mary -- I had a feeling you would answer!
She reflects light. I had noticed in the sunlight outside and just took her in the dining room where the light is brighter and she shines. I also get none of that almost brownish look that a cotton coat shows. I think she is a silky coat-- she is from the same line as Ben, he is silky & blue. So, I guess I will send in her registration as blue & tan then. Thanks!