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Originally Posted by gemy  Oh boy lass, a real live expert. I have a question if we can determine/type color, at least can with the BRT's to try to make sure we don't throwback a brown or golden or grey BRT - are breed is quite young. So I would have thought something similar for the blue born might be able to be done? Or at least we could get closer to a genetic test.
What are your thoughts on this? |
We are getting close a commercial DNA test to detect genes that are associated with liver shunt problems--that is something that affects several breeds of small dogs, so it's easier and more commercially viable. Traits that affect a single breed, or which don't have as serious a health consequence, will have lower priority and come further down the line--in the case of something as rare as a Blue Yorkie, it could be a few years away, and a more expensive test. I've been doing some searching, and there are all different kinds of answers about the health effects of having a Blue Yorkie. Some say that it only affects hair color. Others say it leads to premature baldness, leathery skin, and premature death. Most breeders never see a Blue Yorkie in their lifetime, so a lot of this information is anecdotal. I hope the OP posts photos and keeps us informed about the health of her blue born as time goes by. And when I get back to work where I have access to our library's computers and scholarly literature, I'll try to find a more definitive answer and post another reply if I do.