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Old 02-23-2011, 07:41 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by Pinehaven View Post
I don't know a whole lot about the blue born yorkie's other than what I've researched and I've known several people who've owned blue yorkies. But here's a link that may help explain the gene involved in the blue born yorkie.

TaylorMadeYorkies.com Blog: BORN SILVER

It says the blue borns have 2 copies of the recessive dilute gene which means that both parents are Dd and the pup got a copy of the recessive "d" from each parent - making the pup dd.

There are tests available for the D/d gene. The company I've used in the past for coat color testing is Animal genetics (Animal Genetics) and you would want to test for the D locus. Good luck.
Great information. Where in VA are you? I am in Suffolk near the NC border.
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