Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Pinehaven The Yorkshire Terrier breed, began by breeding different types of Terriers and more than likely, other breeds of dogs, mutts and colors. It was the crosses between those dogs that produced the original Yorkie and it's the genes of those dogs, that are still being passed through our Yorkshire Terriers today.
The Parti gene is a rare, recessive gene in our dogs. A traditional colored yorkie who carries the gene, will pass the gene onto 25% of it's offspring. If 2 traditional colored yorkies are bred together and they both carry the Parti gene, some of their pups will be Parti colored. A line of dogs can carry this Parti gene for many, many, many, many generations but it won't be known until a Parti carrier is bred to another Parti carrier.
Prior to AKC allowing these Parti colored pups to be registered, puppies who were born this color were swept under the table, being sold without papers, given away or destroyed. Since this was an unacceptable color (by our breed standards) most people would not repeat that breeding in fear of producing more parti colored dogs.
The Yorkshire terrier breed standards have changed over the years, early Yorkies were a much larger breed than today's yorkies. I'm sure, standards will continue to change but change is harder for some to accept than others. By AKC now allowing this color to be registered (after extensive DNA testing) it has opened the door for future change and acceptance of this color.
Many people have misconceptions that this Parti gene is defective, impure or a freak of nature. Hopefully by educating people a little more about genetics, it will help them to understand and accept this color.
Yes, there are unethical breeders in the world, so buy from breeders with good reputations, get your references and feedback from customers. I'd also suggest to buy Parti pups from parents that have been DNA'd (DNA'd for a few generations if possible).
Good luck, I hope you change your mind and one day find your dream Parti |
This is very well said. Do you have partis??? I have just ordered two of them.
I understand that the YTCA preaches against them, but many breeds of dogs have developed from "mistakes" There are other breeds of terriers that look almost identical but they are registered and shown under a different names. I can't remember the exact breed names, but one has it's ears up and the other down, that is the only difference. I imagine the breeders of the original one were extremely upset when breeders started breeding for this "faulty trait" New breeds have to start somewhere.
If the YTCA refuses to change their standards to include them, another breed club will be developed and standards will be set and these dogs will be in the ring eventually.
I can't wait to get mine. They "ARE" rare and that is why I have had to wait a year to get one from a reputable breeder. The fact that they sell for a great deal more than traditional yorkies has created a lot of dishonest breeding.
I would not reccommend getting one from just any breeder because there are "knock offs" out there that are being passed off as "parti colored yorkies" but are actually mixes. I would not buy one that could not be traced back to the Nikko line.