Yorkie Coats, Colors, Growth Chart Discussion

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by ornamental

Hi everyone! I am very new to the site and this is my first time posting. I have been reading this thread about yorkie coats, colors, silky terriers, yorkshire terriers, etc...and now I am curious.

I have 2 babies. Maxwell, male, is 15 weeks and 3lbs. Mercedes, female, is 11 weeks and 2lbs. They come from different breeders and have different parents.

Maxwell has a thin coat of straight hair which seems to be growing. He also has a short, black coat under that long hair, especially towards the back. He has alot of white/silver growing on top of his head. The hair on his legs, paws, and tail is short and doesn't seem to be growing at all. His ears were standing when I got him but now they don't.

Mercedes has a very thick coat and has hair EVERYWHERE, even on her legs, paws, and tail! It makes her look alot bigger than she really is. So far, she doesn't have white on her head like Maxwell does. Her ears just started standing up recently.

I have AKC papers on them showing that they are Yorkshire Terriers. But after reading all the posts, I'm really not sure anymore. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Picture left to right:
Maxwell, Mercedes, Mercedes (up front) and Maxwell (in back).

What type of coat a yorkie has soft/silk/modified/course coat etc. is very dependent on the lines of where your yorkie came from. The coat changes colors thoughout the next couple of years. What you've described your Mercedes is probably a softcoated lil girl. Your boy sounds to be a slow growing silk. They are both yorkies, don't worry. The only thing you can guarantee on these yorkies is that they'll make a liar out of you everytime. Just be happy that your lil ones are healthy and happy and don't stress about the rest.

[ornamental]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

What type of coat a yorkie has soft/silk/modified/course coat etc. is very dependent on the lines of where your yorkie came from. The coat changes colors thoughout the next couple of years. What you've described your Mercedes is probably a softcoated lil girl. Your boy sounds to be a slow growing silk. They are both yorkies, don't worry. The only thing you can guarantee on these yorkies is that they'll make a liar out of you everytime. Just be happy that your lil ones are healthy and happy and don't stress about the rest.

Thank you for your response. Yes, I am very happy that my babies are healthy and happy. I am so glad that I decided on Yorkies. I am amazed at how affectionate and loving they are and so smart, too! Thank you again....

[steeleandco]

Originally Posted by ornamental

Hi everyone! I am very new to the site and this is my first time posting. I have been reading this thread about yorkie coats, colors, silky terriers, yorkshire terriers, etc...and now I am curious.

I have 2 babies. Maxwell, male, is 15 weeks and 3lbs. Mercedes, female, is 11 weeks and 2lbs. They come from different breeders and have different parents.

Maxwell has a thin coat of straight hair which seems to be growing. He also has a short, black coat under that long hair, especially towards the back. He has alot of white/silver growing on top of his head. The hair on his legs, paws, and tail is short and doesn't seem to be growing at all. His ears were standing when I got him but now they don't.

Mercedes has a very thick coat and has hair EVERYWHERE, even on her legs, paws, and tail! It makes her look alot bigger than she really is. So far, she doesn't have white on her head like Maxwell does. Her ears just started standing up recently.

I have AKC papers on them showing that they are Yorkshire Terriers. But after reading all the posts, I'm really not sure anymore. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Picture left to right:
Maxwell, Mercedes, Mercedes (up front) and Maxwell (in back).

On Max's ears you might want to try to shave the hair off the inside and outside on the tip and then massage them to stand up the hair could be weighing them down.

[bellasmomok]

Originally Posted by ornamental

Hi everyone! I am very new to the site and this is my first time posting. I have been reading this thread about yorkie coats, colors, silky terriers, yorkshire terriers, etc...and now I am curious.

I have 2 babies. Maxwell, male, is 15 weeks and 3lbs. Mercedes, female, is 11 weeks and 2lbs. They come from different breeders and have different parents.

Maxwell has a thin coat of straight hair which seems to be growing. He also has a short, black coat under that long hair, especially towards the back. He has alot of white/silver growing on top of his head. The hair on his legs, paws, and tail is short and doesn't seem to be growing at all. His ears were standing when I got him but now they don't.

Mercedes has a very thick coat and has hair EVERYWHERE, even on her legs, paws, and tail! It makes her look alot bigger than she really is. So far, she doesn't have white on her head like Maxwell does. Her ears just started standing up recently.

I have AKC papers on them showing that they are Yorkshire Terriers. But after reading all the posts, I'm really not sure anymore. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Picture left to right:
Maxwell, Mercedes, Mercedes (up front) and Maxwell (in back).

Also on Maxwell's coat....from the pictures, it appears to me that the breeder may have groomed his little legs?? The hair does appear to be very short, too short really for not having been groomed......I'd bet if you give it a few weeks, it will get longer! (Different people like keeping their pet Yorkie's coats all different lengths and styles....keeping the leg hair short is just one of the many "hair styles" I've seen on a Yorkie.)

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by bellasmomok

Also on Maxwell's coat....from the pictures, it appears to me that the breeder may have groomed his little legs?? The hair does appear to be very short, too short really for not having been groomed......I'd bet if you give it a few weeks, it will get longer! (Different people like keeping their pet Yorkie's coats all different lengths and styles....keeping the leg hair short is just one of the many "hair styles" I've seen on a Yorkie.)

Not always so, most true silk coated dogs usually have sparse leg furnishings and very, very slow growing coats. As a matter of fact, I have one male that did not grow coat until he was 16 months of age, but was in full coat by 2.

[Myhre5]

Originally Posted by Jemma

Doesn't that have corn or corn gluten in it? If so, I don't want it. Corn and grain are just fillers imo and can cause allergies in dogs. I like Wellness and Innova

My two Yorkies LOVE wellness! It has been great for us and their little tiny tummys!

[Selina]

Becki,
Thanks for the lovely photos.
Hugs
Selina

[bellasmomok]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Not always so, most true silk coated dogs usually have sparse leg furnishings and very, very slow growing coats. As a matter of fact, I have one male that did not grow coat until he was 16 months of age, but was in full coat by 2.

Well...there ya go! Thanks for that info! It's so amazing to me just how different these little guys are and just how much their coats change over time!! I suppose you could have 16 Yorkies in a lifetime and have a different experience with color, texture, growth, etc., etc. every single time....just so amazing!

[Lula-Mae Famous]

Originally Posted by ornamental

Hi everyone! I am very new to the site and this is my first time posting. I have been reading this thread about yorkie coats, colors, silky terriers, yorkshire terriers, etc...and now I am curious.

I have 2 babies. Maxwell, male, is 15 weeks and 3lbs. Mercedes, female, is 11 weeks and 2lbs. They come from different breeders and have different parents.

Maxwell has a thin coat of straight hair which seems to be growing. He also has a short, black coat under that long hair, especially towards the back. He has alot of white/silver growing on top of his head. The hair on his legs, paws, and tail is short and doesn't seem to be growing at all. His ears were standing when I got him but now they don't.

Mercedes has a very thick coat and has hair EVERYWHERE, even on her legs, paws, and tail! It makes her look alot bigger than she really is. So far, she doesn't have white on her head like Maxwell does. Her ears just started standing up recently.

I have AKC papers on them showing that they are Yorkshire Terriers. But after reading all the posts, I'm really not sure anymore. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Picture left to right:
Maxwell, Mercedes, Mercedes (up front) and Maxwell (in back).

Your little Mercedes looks alot like my little lula

[Lolli_lah]

My girl is 7 years old, I've only had her about 2 months now. I was wondering if I give a description (plus you can view pics from my profile and avatar pic) can you help me with some information please?

She seems to be 'silky' or 'soft' coated by what I've read but I'd like to make sure.

She has thin-ish hair, it's not reflective, and it grows slow. Her furnishings come down to about her elbows on her legs and it gets short from there. May be from how it was cut prior to me adopting her but I don't think they did much grooming honestly.

She is almost entirely blonde colored, with that steel-blue on her back just a bit. Her tail is blonde and her legs, too, and all of her face/ears/neck. When she is wet and drying from a bath you can see a bit of gold specks in the blonde in some areas.

Is this silky sounding? Does she have normal yorkie colorations for this adult to senior age?

[candybaby]

Originally Posted by DazzlinYT

here are some pics of soft coats vs. silk coats. First 2 are soft, second 2 are silk..enjoy.

What color is the coat on the dog in the 3rd picture???


Thanks!

[Texanna]

So how does the hair change color? Does it start at the neck and move backward? Do the hairs shed or do the ends of the hair where it grows out of the skin change?

Bilbo is 9 months old, and the back of his neck is starting to change but the rest of his back is still black with a few short white hairs intermingled. His tan is starting to change to pale gold--the top of his head is creamy gold, almost platinum blonde.

It doesn't really matter, I'm just curious.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Texanna

So how does the hair change color? Does it start at the neck and move backward? Do the hairs shed or do the ends of the hair where it grows out of the skin change?

Bilbo is 9 months old, and the back of his neck is starting to change but the rest of his back is still black with a few short white hairs intermingled. His tan is starting to change to pale gold--the top of his head is creamy gold, almost platinum blonde.

It doesn't really matter, I'm just curious.

Every dog is different on how they begin their color change......some will begin at the hips others at the shoulders.....other's the blue comes in by the bleeding (a breeder/exhibitor term) into the black from underneath. Gold changes are different also....dependent on the genetics and background of your dog......

[mscat]

My yorkie's eyes are greenish yellow when she has her picture taken. I know it has been discussed that this means she has a silk coat.
I also have a 9month ols shih tzu pup. Now her coat is very soft and I would say it is cotton . Both dogs have very different coats, and texture . It is interesting to have the different breeds , and see how they vary .

[nsyorkies]

Blondies
How do people feel about the way they look ? I think they are pretty, even though it is not the "standard". I am considering in adding a male to my breeding program. The male I have found his parents are quite blond? Would you stay clear or take your chances?
Thanks