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shelbysmom · 01-25-2006, 03:57 PM

In your professional opinions which of the following are hereditary and which are surprises that just show up and you can't prevent? I would like to hear the opinion of breeders that are trying to maintain the standard.

1) Allergies
2) tri, parti, chocolate
3) silky vs. cotton coat
4) roach back

If you have dogs with cotton coats and they are great examples of the breed in every other way...would you breed them?

I am asking b/c my friend has two yorkies with cotton coats and she would REALLY like to have one with a silky coat next time. Is is just a fluke or can you control that?

01-25-2006, 03:57 PM	#1
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	Hereditary? In your professional opinions which of the following are hereditary and which are surprises that just show up and you can't prevent? I would like to hear the opinion of breeders that are trying to maintain the standard. 1) Allergies 2) tri, parti, chocolate 3) silky vs. cotton coat 4) roach back If you have dogs with cotton coats and they are great examples of the breed in every other way...would you breed them? I am asking b/c my friend has two yorkies with cotton coats and she would REALLY like to have one with a silky coat next time. Is is just a fluke or can you control that?