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Originally Posted by Dixies Mom  Even though a thread I have been reading and even posted on is going in this direction, I decided to start the topic here and hopefully get an answer to this question...
Has research of the Parti isolated what has come to be known as the "Parti Gene"? What about in the other colors coming out, the Golden Gene, the Chocolate Gene?
When a breeder states their puppies carry the parti gene, do they DNA each dog to prove it? |
Hi Dixie's Mom.....I do believe you've asked your question expecting answers. There may be a more in depth answer but I believe Rhetts_mama is right. I don't think genetic studies have gone as far as to isolate the specific gene.
I do wish the gene could be isolated and the exact make-up of the yorkie be known and this debate could be settled once and for all.
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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama My understanding about the Golden Yorkies is that it's not a gene at all, but rather incorrect markings that make it appear gold. Could be wrong.
As far as the Parti gene, I don't believe there is a test specifically for it at this time. And because it is recessive, most traditional color owners don't even realize that it's in their lines until they throw a Parti colored pup.
Someone correct me if I'm not understanding this correctly. |