Yorkie coloring

[Leann4417]

Thank you, matese. I was just a little concerned that having that dark of a face so young would be an uh oh in the breeder's dogs showing up. If that makes sense. I'm going to stick with him and will update his color as he grows. She will be sending me pictures until he is ready. Hopefully he grows to be a yorkie and not a poodle coming out from previous generations, even with AKC!

[Leann4417]

Wow, bjh. She is beautiful! That makes me feel better about the dark face. I was just concerned about this meaning the mom was not purebred, as you asked me earlier. Thank you!

[matese]

Originally Posted by bjh

I got to thinking last night about a little yorkie I had years ago. I got her from another breeder who had used my male. Both parents had silky coats but the grandfather had a cottony coat. She was the darkest yorkie I have had. I was new to showing yorkies at the time and still had so much to learn about yorkie coats and coloring. I tried showing her but it turned out that she was soft coated and her head was not going to clear. I sold her as a pet to a wonderful home that cherished her. I am sure you will love your new baby boy regardless of what color he turns out to be. I have attached a picture of the dark girl that I had. She was 7 months old in this picture.

She is just beautiful, I LOVE the darker coat yorkies.

[matese]

Originally Posted by Leann4417

Thank you, matese. I was just a little concerned that having that dark of a face so young would be an uh oh in the breeder's dogs showing up. If that makes sense. I'm going to stick with him and will update his color as he grows. She will be sending me pictures until he is ready. Hopefully he grows to be a yorkie and not a poodle coming out from previous generations, even with AKC!

lol a poodle just to funny, it's all in the sire and dams genetics, somewhere down the road there could have been a darker yorkie on either dam or sire's side and it's showing up in this litter. Have no fear I am sure you will see no poodle in this lil baby lol.

[Leann4417]

Thank you guys so much for discussing this with me! Even though my mom and I have had our share of yorkies I am not that knowledgable about the colors or really even the standards. It's nice to have people who know what they're talking about! I am just glad to have a puppy waiting on me. My 8 year old Tinkerbell, who is 2.1 pounds was diagnosed with a brain tumor yesterday. It is devastating and so odd that I was already buying another before I found out. Although, Tink could never be replaced! We basically rescued her from a puppy mill while on our way to a reputable breeder to buy my grandmother a yorkie. Black, white, or purple this puppy will be special! Thank you!

[bjh]

Originally Posted by Leann4417

Thank you guys so much for discussing this with me! Even though my mom and I have had our share of yorkies I am not that knowledgable about the colors or really even the standards. It's nice to have people who know what they're talking about! I am just glad to have a puppy waiting on me. My 8 year old Tinkerbell, who is 2.1 pounds was diagnosed with a brain tumor yesterday. It is devastating and so odd that I was already buying another before I found out. Although, Tink could never be replaced! We basically rescued her from a puppy mill while on our way to a reputable breeder to buy my grandmother a yorkie. Black, white, or purple this puppy will be special! Thank you!

I am so sorry to hear about your precious Tink. Is there anything the vet will be able to do for her?

[Leann4417]

They aren't sure. She will go to the state vet college this week and we will know more!

[bjh]

I will be praying for her. You might want to start a thread in the sickness section so we can all stay informed on how she is doing. You might also find some others on here that have dealt with the same problem.

[matese]

Originally Posted by Leann4417

Thank you guys so much for discussing this with me! Even though my mom and I have had our share of yorkies I am not that knowledgable about the colors or really even the standards. It's nice to have people who know what they're talking about! I am just glad to have a puppy waiting on me. My 8 year old Tinkerbell, who is 2.1 pounds was diagnosed with a brain tumor yesterday. It is devastating and so odd that I was already buying another before I found out. Although, Tink could never be replaced! We basically rescued her from a puppy mill while on our way to a reputable breeder to buy my grandmother a yorkie. Black, white, or purple this puppy will be special! Thank you!

Wow,so sorry to see this about your lil Tinkerbell, I live my life by 3 sayings, one that has affected me for the past 10 months, which is "everything happens for a reason" it started this past Oct. when I suddenly was told I had to put down my 17 y/o lil girl. I am not going onto what lead up to this, but I was in shock, and asked God why did he take her from me, 6 weeks later I got my answer when Cody came into my life. Everything happens for a reason, you selected a puppy before finding out your lil Tinkerbell was sick, this lil baby boy will get you through what now lays ahead of you. Did your vet advise what can be done for your lil Tinkerbell. As for the word "replace" I hate that word, no one dog can ever "replace" another loved pet. Each baby has their own personalities no 2 are alike and should NEVER be compared to any pet one has ever had. You are correct in that this new lil boy will be very special. Please keep us updated on lil Tinkerbell, I will keep you and the lil tink in my prayers.

[Bella1978]

Isn't that just the most interesting thing about Yorkies, you never know what you end up as far as adult colors are concerned. I must also add that, even though I have almost zero experience with Yorkies compared to most of the other families on here, I've never even seen pictures of one quite as dark... but he's adorable non the less!