All Tan Yorkies--Rare?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

NadiaB · 04-01-2007, 01:40 PM

Hi I'm new here. I'm considering a Yorkie, but it wouldn't be in the near future. I want to learn more about the breed first anyway, and this looks like a great place to gain first-hand information about them. Anyway, there is something I've been wondering about: tan yorkies. I've seen a few completely tan yorkies before, and really liked that look. It looks as if that's not the standard though. Is this just a rare coloring in the breed that happens by accident, and is it thus discouraged? Or are there breeders who breed for just this color? I guess I'm wondering the chances of getting one with this coloring. Thanks!

ARCHIE · 04-01-2007, 01:47 PM

Hi and welcome to YT.
I am not sure if the all Tan Yorkies are rare or what the standard
is about them but they are pretty.
My girlfriend had one 6lbs and was all golden I guess you would say.
Tiffany lived to be 16yrs.
There is a member here who also has one.

Diego · 04-01-2007, 01:54 PM

There are no such things as rare tan , rare blue or rare whatever . This is just a way for the suppose to be breeder making few more $$$$$$ .

NadiaB · 04-01-2007, 02:03 PM

Oh no, I meant rare as in what are my chances of getting one--as in is it simply a genetic fluke or are they common? I'm just interested in it because I like that color, not because I want one simply because it's "rare."

mapetty · 04-01-2007, 05:57 PM

My girl Summerlin is just about all tan, but she is a yorkie chi mix, so that could have a lot to do with it. When I first got her, she had a good bit of black on her face and some down her back, but now almost all of her black is gone. She is a lovely golden color.... I hope that her color continues to fade until it is that beautiful blonde color that one owner on here has... but if it never does, I will be perfectly happy

Itspuppyluv · 04-01-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NadiaB

Oh no, I meant rare as in what are my chances of getting one--as in is it simply a genetic fluke or are they common? I'm just interested in it because I like that color, not because I want one simply because it's "rare."

They are not common. It will take more time and effort but if you have your heart set on it you will find one. Watch out for people trying to sell mixes as a purebred or charging a fortune for one. Best of luck.

rscaggs · 04-01-2007, 10:30 PM

Is this what color you are talking about? I call my little girls coloring Blonde.

Meggie · 04-01-2007, 10:53 PM

In England the Kennel Club considers it a serious fault.

If you want a puppy that colour as a pet then I don't suppose it matters. But over here one would be sold cheaper than one that would meet the Kennel Club standard on colour.

JeanieK · 04-02-2007, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NadiaB

Oh no, I meant rare as in what are my chances of getting one--as in is it simply a genetic fluke or are they common? I'm just interested in it because I like that color, not because I want one simply because it's "rare."

Yes they are pretty "RARE". I don't know of anyone who breeds for the color at this point. It is usually a fluke when yiou get one. I like the color also. the AKC term for that color is TAN, but they are usually referred to as "Goldens"

NadiaB · 04-02-2007, 06:43 AM

Okay thanks everyone for your help--good to know and I do appreciate it!

Lorraine · 04-02-2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NadiaB

Oh no, I meant rare as in what are my chances of getting one--as in is it simply a genetic fluke or are they common? I'm just interested in it because I like that color, not because I want one simply because it's "rare."

This is what the Yorkshire Terrier Club of AMerica website says about colour. Click on the link to read about colour in Yorkies.
http://www.ytca.org/faq.html#B

04-01-2007, 01:40 PM	#1
NadiaB YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3	All Tan Yorkies--Rare?? Hi I'm new here. I'm considering a Yorkie, but it wouldn't be in the near future. I want to learn more about the breed first anyway, and this looks like a great place to gain first-hand information about them. Anyway, there is something I've been wondering about: tan yorkies. I've seen a few completely tan yorkies before, and really liked that look. It looks as if that's not the standard though. Is this just a rare coloring in the breed that happens by accident, and is it thus discouraged? Or are there breeders who breed for just this color? I guess I'm wondering the chances of getting one with this coloring. Thanks!

04-01-2007, 05:57 PM	#5
mapetty Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 304	My girl Summerlin is just about all tan, but she is a yorkie chi mix, so that could have a lot to do with it. When I first got her, she had a good bit of black on her face and some down her back, but now almost all of her black is gone. She is a lovely golden color.... I hope that her color continues to fade until it is that beautiful blonde color that one owner on here has... but if it never does, I will be perfectly happy Attached Thumbnails

04-01-2007, 10:30 PM	#7
rscaggs YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Crawfordsville, Indiana Posts: 521	Is this what color you are talking about? I call my little girls coloring Blonde. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Proud mommy to Holly Dixie and Buddy !!!!!

04-01-2007, 01:47 PM	#2
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Hi and welcome to YT. I am not sure if the all Tan Yorkies are rare or what the standard is about them but they are pretty. My girlfriend had one 6lbs and was all golden I guess you would say. Tiffany lived to be 16yrs. There is a member here who also has one.

04-01-2007, 01:54 PM	#3
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	There are no such things as rare tan , rare blue or rare whatever . This is just a way for the suppose to be breeder making few more $$$$$$ .

04-01-2007, 02:03 PM	#4
NadiaB YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3	Oh no, I meant rare as in what are my chances of getting one--as in is it simply a genetic fluke or are they common? I'm just interested in it because I like that color, not because I want one simply because it's "rare."

04-01-2007, 10:53 PM	#8
Meggie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 784	In England the Kennel Club considers it a serious fault. If you want a puppy that colour as a pet then I don't suppose it matters. But over here one would be sold cheaper than one that would meet the Kennel Club standard on colour.

04-02-2007, 06:43 AM	#10
NadiaB YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3	Okay thanks everyone for your help--good to know and I do appreciate it!