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Originally Posted by Pinehaven  It seems to me that the "true" yorkie fanciers that you've referred to and the same people you say have done the most research, have basically disregarded the views of early YT breeders and authorities, as well as, disregarded the historical writings of the late 1800 and early - mid 1900's. These "true" yorkie fanciers have chosen to ignore all the writings that the Maltese was used somewhere in the make up of the YT (Maltese being one of numerous breeds of dogs who have or carry the piebald gene). I suppose these "true" yorkie fanciers can try to rewrite history to suit their current views but I don't think the recessive genes in our dogs will magically disappear just to appease them.  |
I suppose the parti breeders can re-write history to suit thier own views and needs as well. That is a two way street. That is not why I posted. I think that yorkiegirl2 and I think it was breezaway(could be wrong) need to get their facts straight before posting things like "look at the pretty white Skye terrier" or the "parti Skye" pictures. Those are not white Skyes and those are not parti colored Skyes.
And yes there are unreputable Skye breeders that are breeding chocolate and other faulty colors, just as with the Yorkshire. There are even a few in puppy mills now. The big difference is the members of the STCA are extremely picky on who gets a Skye and they are not a popular breed. That ensures the quality of the breed, protects the breed standard and eliminates "breeders" that constantely want to "tweak" the breed standard to suit ther own needs.