[gemy]

Until full DNA mapping per breed is a reality, ie; what make up of genes is unique to the Doberman, the Shepherd, the Great Dane, etc; and of course our Yorkshire Terrier, the argument can go on endlessly. I can see the benefit of identifying the "piebald" gene in Yorkies, at least then a breeder can then test their breeding stock.

But the fact remains; per the Standard of the YTCA the only Yorkies qualified to show are the blue and tan. The tricolor dog is a disqualification. Just as in many other breeds a color other than what is called for in the standard is a DQ.