Originally Posted by diva pup (Post 1126422)

There is a difference between refining the breed and ruining the breed.

Originally Posted by TammyJM (Post 1126459)

"AKC would not be very happy with your breeding ethics..." Huh? They are the ones that decided to register them.

Originally Posted by bdbmamaw (Post 1126428)

Sooooo... while some may not want to call my YORKIE a yorkie, I don't know what else he could be????? A rose by any other name is a rose.

Now about breeding them... There are definitely people out there who love the look of these 'golds' and would love to own one. The pups that I did have from him before getting him fixed, were sold as pet quality only and at a reduced rate. What I don't want to happen is for an unethical breeder to get a hold of one of my pups and start breeding for the money only! People who breed yorkies with AKC registration, should stick to AKC standard colors only.

I did keep one of his daughters and will probably breed her (maybe once), and sell the pups as pet quality without papers. They really are beautiful pups!!! According to this vet, I would not be selling a defective puppy....

Does this make me a bad person?
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oh I never said there was no such thing, I am glad you are happy with your pup.

BUT I have to ask here you state that you fixed the pups and sold them as pets because you did not want an unethical breeder getting them and people that breed should breed to the standard only.. I was on board and thought "well that is reponsible" she learned from her experience and research".
THEN you write you will breed his daughter and sell them as "pets". There must be a reason. You do not think anyone should breed for anything but breed standard but it is ok for you to breed this girl...Why?

Originally Posted by bdbmamaw (Post 1126428)

I don't usually get into this, but I have a 'gold' yorkie. Both parents were the standard color. After being completely and thoroughly bashed, I decided to check into it a little further.

There is a difference between a 'gold' yorkie and a 'chocolate' yorkie. The gold has black eye-rims and a black nose. The chocolate has a liver-colored nose and liver-colored eye-rims.

I have heard that health issues can be a factor in these pups, so I decided to get in touch with the yorkie doctor associated with AKC and ask him. He said that there are not health issues related to the 'gold' coloring, but I shouldn't breed him if I want to stick to the AKC color standard. He told me that it was just a recessive gene causing the overall gold color.

Sooooo... while some may not want to call my YORKIE a yorkie, I don't know what else he could be????? A rose by any other name is a rose.

Now about breeding them... There are definitely people out there who love the look of these 'golds' and would love to own one. The pups that I did have from him before getting him fixed, were sold as pet quality only and at a reduced rate. What I don't want to happen is for an unethical breeder to get a hold of one of my pups and start breeding for the money only! People who breed yorkies with AKC registration, should stick to AKC standard colors only.

I did keep one of his daughters and will probably breed her (maybe once), and sell the pups as pet quality without papers. They really are beautiful pups!!! According to this vet, I would not be selling a defective puppy....

Does this make me a bad person?

P.S. If you would like the name of the yorkie doctor, just pm me and I'll send it to you. Hope I didn't step on anyone's toes....:p

Originally Posted by lisatodd (Post 1126293)

that is exactly what i was thinking. just leave the yorkshire terrier a yorkshire terrier. why try and create more off color than what is already out there? just leave them be!!!!

Originally Posted by TammyJM (Post 1126446)

Is it your preference to have the 3-7lb Yorkie or the 15lb. Yorkie that is what started this breed???

Originally Posted by Amber_lv (Post 1126472)

just out of curiosity how did you register them? i don't see anywhere on the website or the papers where it has a place for golden color? did you send in a pic with dna?

Originally Posted by TammyJM (Post 1126479)

I was speaking for myself, as a future parti breeder.

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom (Post 1126477)

it's all about money, honey!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by bdbmamaw (Post 1126428)

People who breed yorkies with AKC registration, should stick to AKC standard colors only.


this statement is right on!!!!

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom (Post 1126477)

it's all about money, honey!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom (Post 1126477)

it's all about money, honey!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom (Post 1126487)

Umm, just a thought. OP was asking if anyone knew where she might find a golden yorkie, she was not asking for anyones opinion on the matter.

If you wish to debate the ethics of breeding these, why don't you simply start your own thread. Apparently it would be a popular topic.

OP,

Personally, I think the partis, goldens, and chocolates are adorable. I would not pay more for one, but I have not yet heard of any health problems. Good luck in your search:) (maybe you can get in touch with bdbmawmaw...who knows what may happen down the road)

Originally Posted by JeanieK (Post 1126454)

That is not proof, it is still just an hypothesis. And what did you expect the YTCA to say. I want proof from a veterinary study.