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Brown baby yorkie? 3 Attachment(s) I found a breeder from the American kennel club that lives really close to me. She sent me a picture of her baby and he is indeed cute.I was just wondering how come he's brown? is that normal for a puppy 6 weeks of age? will his fur start changing colors when he's older (black and brown)? Is the American Kennel club a good place to find a reputable breeder? I will post his pictures and thanks everyone! Attachment 270250 Attachment 270251 Attachment 270252 |
If he is truly Brown - he is what is called a Chocolate colored Yorkie. I happen to love the chocolates, but would only go to a good breeder for that. A lot of *bad* breeders will advertise them as *rare* and charge a crazy amount for them, when in fact they aren't any different than normal colored yorkies, just brown :p |
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He'll likely have a pretty gold...unless his nose is brown/liver colored then he's considered a chocolate. I've had a couple with a brown overlay and end up regular color with a rich gold. |
He is very cute. Look at those sweet eyes.... |
There are definintely the chocolate yorkies; I can't tell for sure whether this little guy is one or not. I'd lean towards yes but the hair on his back is not as brown as I'd expect. Not that I'm an expert......I'm not. Have you seen the parents of this pup? That would certainly give you an indication of whether he is or not. It's always a good idea to see the parents of the pup before buying if at all possible. |
He looks like a chocolate yorkie to me |
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An Important Note About Color in Yorkshire Terriers The most distinctive characteristic of an adult Yorkshire Terrier is its long blue and tan silk coat. A puppy is born black and tan, but the only recognized colors for adults when registering with AKC are blue and gold, blue and tan, black and gold, or black and tan. The AKC Breed Standard and YTCA Code of Ethics do not recognize any other color dogs than noted above. This includes all gold, born blue, liver (also known as red or chocolate), and parti-colors. One of the reasons for avoiding breeding "off-colored" Yorkies is because it could be a genetic defect that may affect the dog's health. Some health problems can include, but aren't limited to, severe skin problems, allergies, total hair loss and in some cases long-term illness and/or death. A responsible breeder will not intentionally breed for undesirable traits. On very rare occasions, a breeder will have a puppy born with a color anomaly. That puppy should undergo careful health screenings before being placed in a spay/neuter (non-breeding) home. A breeder should certainly never promote these deviations as being desirable or rare. There are many issues that potential Yorkie owners need to study before purchasing their dog. We hope you will read the helpful information at this website and make an informed decision. It could very possibly save you aggravation, disappointment and expense. We wish you the best of luck in your pursuit of a happy, healthy Yorkshire Terrier. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America (Awards) Does she health test the parents? I don't mean a quick physical by her vet, but you want to ask (and see proof) that both parents have had bile acids tests to make sure they don't have liver disease they could pass on to their puppies, that their knees have been checked for luxating patellas, that they have thyroid panels and their eyes checked. Does the breeder follow the YTCA's rules and keep the puppies until they are twelve weeks old? Here are another couple of links to help you decide if this breeder is reputable or not: Lawrence County Humane Society Abuse and Adoption Center bbvsrd |
Did you check with AKC to make sure she is an AKC breeder? If you look under the breeder section (I think that is where it is posted) there is a list of breeders who are no longer part of AKC. It is always wise to check these things out because anyone can say anything on a website or out of their mouth. :( It is better to be safe than sorry. |
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having had some puppies that show gold or rich brown on their heads almost as soon as birth, I think that is what this pup is doing. he will likely have a very rich gold head as he gets older. His nose is black. he is not a chocolate. Nor does he look like a mix to me. i could be wrong tho. i just took another look. Top picture shows black nose and other two it does look brown but not the liver color that chocolates have. His eye rim is also not light. |
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I just bought him home yesterday. His nose and eye rim are black. He is a purebred yorkie. The breeder told me he will be a silver-ish color like his mom, but he looks brown to me. I love his color, it's very unique, I can't wait until he gets older. |
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