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cheer1027 · 12-08-2006, 10:50 AM

My baby Zeta, when we first got her, was a very dark color (First Picture). Now, she has turned a rather light blonde (second picture) . I think she is adorable either way and she will always be my angel. I am just wondering if this is a genetic thing and normal or if there might be something wrong? She is my first yorkie so I don't know much about this. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.

jencar98 · 12-08-2006, 11:01 AM

You didn't say how old she was when you got her, was she still a pup? Yorkies coats change color, they start out as black and tan. As they get older the black is suppose to change to a steel blue and her tan should be a golden tan that lightens towards the end of the hairs. The color change takes awhile and may not be complete even after 1 year of age. So, I would say it is all normal and to be expected.

Bnot · 12-08-2006, 11:06 AM

Venus is 6 months old. When I got her, she was black and tan.

Now, only the tips of her hair on her head is black, rest is growing out silver! She looks like I quit dying her hair or something

I've noticed some silver coming in on the rest of her coat too, here and there.

Don't know about everyone elses pups, but thats how Venus is now at 6 months. I'm really hoping she keeps the black on her coat, but I think that turns silver. I know it did with Adonis.

cheer1027 · 12-08-2006, 11:08 AM

When I got her she was just a puppy...barely old enough to leave her mommy. That Feb. of this year. So she is still very very young. I think that is why I got so concerned.

chachi · 12-08-2006, 11:13 AM

How old is she?

cheer1027 · 12-08-2006, 11:16 AM

Going on 1 year

chachi · 12-08-2006, 11:19 AM

Oh that is very normal. That is her adult coat coming in. It should finish changing by the time she is 2.

blondflava · 12-08-2006, 11:23 AM

My dog keeps changing, from black and tan to tan and light silver all over. BUT I'm noticing new dark gray roots where the lightest hair is. So he'll not be silver after all, most probably, but he's only 6 mo old so I'm very curious

cheer1027 · 12-08-2006, 11:38 AM

I have noticed a few darker roots on Zeta too...and the weird thing is, right before she went to the groomer I was looking at her hair and some of the roots were blonde with almost black tips...it was odd.

But, I am glad that this is normal. It eases a mom's worries

12-08-2006, 10:50 AM	#1
cheer1027 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 36	Color Changes? My baby Zeta, when we first got her, was a very dark color (First Picture). Now, she has turned a rather light blonde (second picture) . I think she is adorable either way and she will always be my angel. I am just wondering if this is a genetic thing and normal or if there might be something wrong? She is my first yorkie so I don't know much about this. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Wishing You and Yours the Happiest of Holidays! Casey, Matt and our baby Zeta Zeta's Dogster Page

12-08-2006, 11:01 AM	#2
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	You didn't say how old she was when you got her, was she still a pup? Yorkies coats change color, they start out as black and tan. As they get older the black is suppose to change to a steel blue and her tan should be a golden tan that lightens towards the end of the hairs. The color change takes awhile and may not be complete even after 1 year of age. So, I would say it is all normal and to be expected. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

12-08-2006, 11:08 AM	#4
cheer1027 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 36	When I got her she was just a puppy...barely old enough to leave her mommy. That Feb. of this year. So she is still very very young. I think that is why I got so concerned. __________________ Wishing You and Yours the Happiest of Holidays! Casey, Matt and our baby Zeta Zeta's Dogster Page

12-08-2006, 11:13 AM	#5
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	How old is she? __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-08-2006, 11:16 AM	#6
cheer1027 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 36	Going on 1 year __________________ Wishing You and Yours the Happiest of Holidays! Casey, Matt and our baby Zeta Zeta's Dogster Page

12-08-2006, 11:06 AM	#3
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,399	Venus is 6 months old. When I got her, she was black and tan. Now, only the tips of her hair on her head is black, rest is growing out silver! She looks like I quit dying her hair or something I've noticed some silver coming in on the rest of her coat too, here and there. Don't know about everyone elses pups, but thats how Venus is now at 6 months. I'm really hoping she keeps the black on her coat, but I think that turns silver. I know it did with Adonis.

12-08-2006, 11:19 AM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Oh that is very normal. That is her adult coat coming in. It should finish changing by the time she is 2. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-08-2006, 11:23 AM	#8
blondflava Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 1,183	My dog keeps changing, from black and tan to tan and light silver all over. BUT I'm noticing new dark gray roots where the lightest hair is. So he'll not be silver after all, most probably, but he's only 6 mo old so I'm very curious __________________ Izabela ... and Pepper Rest in peace, Kora, you're always in my

12-08-2006, 11:38 AM	#9
cheer1027 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville Tennessee Posts: 36	I have noticed a few darker roots on Zeta too...and the weird thing is, right before she went to the groomer I was looking at her hair and some of the roots were blonde with almost black tips...it was odd. But, I am glad that this is normal. It eases a mom's worries __________________ Wishing You and Yours the Happiest of Holidays! Casey, Matt and our baby Zeta Zeta's Dogster Page