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Lemieux · 12-03-2009, 07:39 PM

I know a Yorkie's coat doesn't necessarily settle until their later years, but recently, after a food change, Bella's coat has been changing from a light grey to a dark grey and darker brown to a brighter brown although the latter is less noticeable. Is it the food or just something that was going to happen naturally? Is it a good thing or bad thing? I'm hoping neither but I worry a lot about any sort of change to her behavior and/or health so any advice is appreciated. Also could the weather affect it? It has been getting a lot colder lately.

Limelitediva · 12-03-2009, 09:32 PM

How old is bella? Is she still a puppy? Usually puppy coats change until they are 1-2 years old.

MI Yorkielover · 12-04-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Limelitediva

How old is bella? Is she still a puppy? Usually puppy coats change until they are 1-2 years old.

Lemieux · 12-04-2009, 01:01 PM

Yeah she is about a year and a half, I guess it is probably just that. Thanks for the replies

bellagirlsmomma · 12-04-2009, 01:17 PM

i know my Bella who is 16 weeks old looks like a punk rock star!!! she has dark black roots, maybe 1/8 inch and then the middle part of the hair is silver and the tips are black... hehehe... quite comical really!! so i think either her fur is just confused or she is gonna be a funny looking baby!!! hehehe

Jennxling · 12-05-2009, 05:07 PM

my female yorkie has a thinner coat...less hair than my male yorkie. She is full yorkie because I have her AKC paper and pedigree...will her hair grow out? Is there anything I can do to help it grow? I heard someone tell me to give her eggs...

zenzele · 12-05-2009, 05:13 PM

My yorkie is 16 months and his body coat is still solid black, silver in the head, some tan around the legs and paws, shouldn't the tan start coming in around the body by now??

Jennxling · 12-05-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zenzele

My yorkie is 16 months and his body coat is still solid black, silver in the head, some tan around the legs and paws, shouldn't the tan start coming in around the body by now??

I heard that it can be anywhere to 2 years for it to come out. Some are faster and some are slower. don't worry, it will come soon. I personally like the black and tan coat because it's adorable!

12-03-2009, 07:39 PM	#1
Lemieux YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 8	Coat Question I know a Yorkie's coat doesn't necessarily settle until their later years, but recently, after a food change, Bella's coat has been changing from a light grey to a dark grey and darker brown to a brighter brown although the latter is less noticeable. Is it the food or just something that was going to happen naturally? Is it a good thing or bad thing? I'm hoping neither but I worry a lot about any sort of change to her behavior and/or health so any advice is appreciated. Also could the weather affect it? It has been getting a lot colder lately.

12-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#2
Limelitediva Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 166	How old is bella? Is she still a puppy? Usually puppy coats change until they are 1-2 years old.

12-04-2009, 01:01 PM	#4
Lemieux YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 8	Yeah she is about a year and a half, I guess it is probably just that. Thanks for the replies

12-04-2009, 01:17 PM	#5
bellagirlsmomma Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: watertown, SD Posts: 34	i know my Bella who is 16 weeks old looks like a punk rock star!!! she has dark black roots, maybe 1/8 inch and then the middle part of the hair is silver and the tips are black... hehehe... quite comical really!! so i think either her fur is just confused or she is gonna be a funny looking baby!!! hehehe

12-05-2009, 05:07 PM	#6
Jennxling YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ~CA~ Posts: 1,637	my female yorkie has a thinner coat...less hair than my male yorkie. She is full yorkie because I have her AKC paper and pedigree...will her hair grow out? Is there anything I can do to help it grow? I heard someone tell me to give her eggs...

12-05-2009, 05:13 PM	#7
zenzele YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston Posts: 307	My yorkie is 16 months and his body coat is still solid black, silver in the head, some tan around the legs and paws, shouldn't the tan start coming in around the body by now??