Yorkie going back to puppy colours?

[Beverley Louise]

My 3 year old Yorkie boy started life as the usual black and tan bundle of fluff.
He gradually started to change to his beautiful adult colours of silver and tan and has completely changed colour to silver and tan by 18 months old.

He has been silver and tan ever since but has now grown new patches of black hair?!? they are very large and are on his lower back.

He is a very healthy Yorkie and does not have any mites, fleas ect...

Has anyone experienced this colour change before? he is a breeding dog does this have anything to do with it?

[aoestma]

My yorkies mom and dad were show dogs and he is 2 years old and is tan and silver but more and more I am seeing black come out underneath his fur

[Beverley Louise]

Let me know if it becomes more visable.

wondering if maybe he has a bit of biewer or parti yorkie in him?

[Pinehaven]

Originally Posted by Beverley Louise

Let me know if it becomes more visable.

wondering if maybe he has a bit of biewer or parti yorkie in him?

No, parti's and biewers are born black and white and they stay black and white. I have one blue and tan yorkie that has black roots too. :-)

[Beverley Louise]

So if the hair/skin is healthy and not bothering you think he's fine?

I'll try and upload a pic if he'll sit still long enough for me to take one

[Pinehaven]

Originally Posted by Beverley Louise

So if the hair/skin is healthy and not bothering you think he's fine?

I'll try and upload a pic if he'll sit still long enough for me to take one

My guy's black roots are all over his body, not just in patches. I'd say if your pup seems good, with no skin issues or hair loss he's probably fine but if you're worried, maybe a quick call to the vet could reassure you.