[Toby'sMama]

I do know that the parti's can be registered AKC, and it looks like it's the same with the chocolates. Both parents have to be AKC registered, and they are not eligible for confirmation shows. Not sure about other shows though. AKC doesn't set the standard... the standard is set by the Club -- in the case of Yorkshire Terriers -- it's the YTCA. Please anyone with more information, correct me if I've got my wires crossed on this!

(Thanks Stacy... you got this posted before I did... and I KNOW you know what you're talking about!)

The Biewer Yorkshire Terrier can not be registered under the AKC. They are registered as Biewer Yorkshire Terriers with several German Registries. They are considered a breed of their own, with a set standard. Three colors on the head (blue, brown/gold and white) -- chest, paws and tummy -- white, the tail is not docked, and the tip of it must be white -- and the back is a mixture of black(blue) and white. Biewer Yorkshire Terriers are not a "mixed" breed -- their ancestors were traditional Yorkshire Terriers that carried a recessive piebald gene.

There seems to be some disagreement between some breeders -- both here, as well as in Germany, as to bringing a traditional Yorkshire Terrier back into the mix. From my research, I believe this is done very carefully, in order to bring back the color, and due to some health issues that could come up with breeding generation after generation of the Biewers. A reputable breeder would only do this under specific direction, by using the best quality yorkie, in order to keep the quality of the breed up. They don't just throw any old dog into the mix... those are the ones who are probably doing this for "the money!"

If you're interested in finding out more -- you can do a search to find some of the old threads -- or contact some of the breeders. A good one to check out is magnoliasmagnificentyorkies.com -- but there are others out there as well.

Just to note: I don't want this post to start any "fights"... this is just my observations. I'm sure there will be someone else who is much more experenced than I am -- so please correct me if there is anything I have stated in error!