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Originally Posted by FlDebra  I do not believe I am stating merely an opinion. I was speaking solely on the subject of color when I said parti's were not selective, that was clear. I believe that is fact and NOT opinion. It may sound subjective, but when those breeding parti's say ANY 2-3 colors and ANY placement is acceptable, then how COULD THAT POOSSIBLY be selective. You say that some parti-breeders do strive for placement. What do they use as a goal? There is no standard, no generally accepted placement requirement, no established goal for all to strive for.[/I] I never said that any breeder was not being selective in anything other than color. I hope ALL breeders are selective in health & structure (even though there are some who don't care in all walks). The subject though was COLOR. . |
Just so people reading this can understand the genetics behind many of the parti yorkies ...
The majority of parti yorkies have either the piebald gene or extreme white piebald gene. These genes have a random and unpredictable spotting pattern, so it would be nearly impossible to set a standard indicating placement of or quantity of spotting - thus the standard for parti, is the same as the blue and tan yorkie, with the exception of color.
Now, if parti's all had the irish spotting gene, like some of the Biewers have, it would be possible to list the markings in a set standard. Irish Spotting gene has a predictable spotting pattern, characterized by white legs, white on belly, chest, chin, muzzle and tip of tail.