I don't think (most) people get concerned about the appearance of their Yorkies because they love it any less or think it's a bad dog. To me, being concerned about possibly having been ripped off and loving the dog are two totally separate issues. I can't blame the OP's friend for being concerned about others' comments if she paid for the puppy thinking that she's paying for a purebred Yorkshire Terrier (not to say that she didn't get a purebred Yorkie, we all know that there are purebred Yorkies that don't fit the standard). I'm sure the lady loves her puppy very much regardless of her feelings as a consumer.
As far as the original question, I don't think there's anyway to tell for sure if the parents are purebred Yorkies unless you do DNA testing. I know AKC sells a DNA kit, but I'm not sure about CKC. If your Yorkies fit the standard for the breed, then I just think the puppy is a throwback, like someone already mentioned. Maybe you can direct your friend to a website about Yorkie genetics and breeding to familiarize her with common breeding issues. |