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Originally Posted by Raymond's Mom  The Breed Standard cares about "color". Prior to April of 1966 when the standard itself was last revised there was a scale of points included in the standard and that's how the dogs were judged. Out of 100 points coat color, texture, structure accounted for a full 50. It was a coat breed. The YTCA of today is also stressing health, temperament and structure. But judges will always recognize the correct steel blue coat. That IS the essence of the yorkshire terrier and is what sets it apart from other breeds. It's the trademark of this breed.
Are there any parti color yorkies listed on the Yorkshire Terrier CHIC page? Have any completed the two tests required for a CHIC number which are OFA Patellar Luxation and the CERF eye exam? Many claim to be breeding for health and now there is a way to start proving that the dogs that you're breeding from are sound. There are also optional tests that can be included on your dogs CHIC page. Talk of health is easy. Every one does it! CHIC offers us a way to start actually improving the health and soundness of this breed. |
In addition; let it be known that it is now a YTCA requirement to obtain CHIC # for a dog to obtain selected top dog awards.