New here! Question about my Yorkies please..
 

Hello everyone! I am so glad I found you guys- what a plethora of information here! I am sure to learn a lot from all of you! I have Three Yorkies. Ella, Cooper and Ripley. Cooper and Ella had puppies which are now almost 6 weeks old. They are amazing! I want to keep all three of thier puppies, but my husband says no:( I did know that before I allowed them to breed. My question is this. My babies are CKC registered. I have no idea of parentage- just that they have CKC registration. ( I understand this does not really mean a lot or at least that is what I have been told). Well, my babies have absolutely no white on them, however all three of the puppies have white on their chests, and one has a little white on her one of her back feet. I am quite confused. I have read on line that at times Yorkies are born white on their chest- and it turns gold- is this accurate information? Also, I have read that it means they are parti Yorkies. I thought that if they are truly full blooded they should NOT have white on them. I have not yet advertised them for sale as I am not sure what to tell people. I want to be informed and as honest as possible. If they are Parti Yorkies, how do I know that- how do I know that the white will not turn. Will I be able to sell them if they are Parti Yorkies? While I find them adorable, I am fearful that I will not be able to sell them as people will think I am lying about them being full blooded.
I appreciate any help in the matter and any advice. Please forgive me for my ignorace, that is why I am here- looking for any help, advice etc... THank you again! Will post pics when I am able!

Welcome to yorkietalk! :aimeeyork

I don't have an answer for you but someone should be able to help with your concerns :)

Here is a link that I found discussing the same question. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-markings.html

Here is where I found a lot of information on Yorkies. Happy hunting!
www.ytca.org
Donna

Thank you guys! I hope I will not have any problems placing my babies in wonderful homes due to the white on their chests. I was concerned when I saw the white myself- will not be surprised if I have otehrs question if they are full blooded.

When I was reading about yorkie markings I read that the small white spot on their chest was normal and was actually a good thing. I read that they should not have wwhite anywhere else but their chest is fine. Roxy had white on her chest but it is gold now and she is a well bred beautiful little girl. I definately respect the fact that you want to keep all honesty with your potential parents. Thats a quality that you don't find much anywhere. If you don't mind me asking, why are your babies registered CKC???

This is a piece from the post on yorkie markings:

"There may be a white star or a small blaze located on the fore chest in the tan, or across the black and tan. This is a much looked-for point, as it is an indication that the puppy will probably be a good coat grower in quantity, though not necessarily in quality. It is also an indication that there will be no melanism, or over-supply of pigment. "

Here is the link to that post: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...rt-thread.html

You can also find that info on the YTCA site and you might want to print that information for anyone with questions.

Welcome!!!
 

Hi and welcome!

I think you're very sweet to be concerned and I hope you get all your answers. If I remember correctly, from another thread, parti colored Yorkies are not acknowledged through registration but they do exist because there are people on YT that have them. I'm not sure if a little white on a Yorkie makes them parti or if it's just considered a flaw. I wouldn't even bother with registering them because as I believe you've already learned that CKC isn't the best registration anyway. Sell them to nice pet family homes and just be honest about not being a breeder and about you thinking you could keep them all etc etc.

I cut this from the AKC web-site:

Colors
Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: Blue: Is a dark steel-blue, not a silver-blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. Tan: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.
Color on Body
The blue extends over the body from back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail is a darker blue, especially at end of tail.

I could have sworn I read somewhere that a tiny bit of white on the chest as a baby was okay but can't remember where I read it...someone will know better and respond :)

Good luck!!

Its in the puppy coat sticky in the general forum and also on the YTCA I think

Thanks everyone- that really clears things up a lot! I did actually search the site prior to listing but not good at navigating yet as I am new to this site- forgive me for asking questions that are were so clearly already answered!
As far as the question about why my dogs are CKC- that is how they came to me. I have three Yorkies. Cooper, Ella, and Ripley- all three of them and my Poodle Gracie came to me from previous owners. My "Mutt" xanadu- we adopted 13 years from the shelter (Saved her from parvo and kennel cough- 3 vets told me to PTS- I refused and she is still here with me today).
I should say that I always was one to spay my dogs in the past (never had males previously). Then a tornado- actually 3 hit my town one night. My girls (my mutt and my first poodle) we going potty in my privacy fenced back yard. We had heard THE tornado passed- there were three- one of them picked my first love up and killed her. I was seriously devastated. Afeter that I did not alter my dogs as I had alwyas regretted not having one of my first poodles babies. This was a personal decision for me. My dogs are my family, I do also have two children. I have fostered dogs, rescued etc... and am sure the organizations I fosered with would have a fit if they now knew I had puppies.
I am glad I found this site with such nice people here to help me. I do care very much about my puppies and am wanting them to go to good homes. I am trying to learn as much as I can about Yorkies, and every time I learn something realize there is so much more to learn.
I am sure many people will disagree with my choice to breed my babies- I am sorry if it offends anyone.
I also realize I hijacked my own post- sorry :)