There are several articles on the Golden Yorkshire Terrier and if you are interested in one of our
puppies we encourage you to read what other people are saying about this beautiful dog. We feel that
very little of what is said is factual and most is only someone else's opinions.
We hope that the information and links below will allow you to make an educated decision on whether or
not a Golden Yorkshire Terrier is for you.
Golden Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers - Fact or Fiction
Article by Elvis Yorkshire Terrier
1. Actually, the "Golden Yorkie" is an overload of red gold and is a mutation of our breed and should
not be bred as it is a complete loss of pigment.
This statement contradicts itself. If the chocolate color is an overload of red and gold pigmentation then
there can't be a complete loss of pigment. A complete loss of pigment should result in albino yorkies.
Secondly, an unexpected color in offspring can occur in at least
two ways:
A. A change of the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of
an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or
trait not found in the parental type. Either of the words, evolution
or mutation can be used to describe this change.
B. The gene responsible for the unexpected color
was present in one or both of the parent’s ancestors.
There are no medical documents indicating that yorkies that are golden, is a result of a change in the
DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome, but there is some indication that the golden gene was
introduced into the yorkshire terriers breed with the black/tan terrier known today as the Manchester
Terrier by the Scott's using the Skye-black and tan terriers crosses and crossing them with the
Waterside Terriers. This black/tan was referred to as a crossbred terrier dark brown in color.
2. Those that advertise this color as Rare are being dishonest in that they are just trying to enrich
themselves with more money, in spite of the lack of pigment in the dogs they produce which could
bring a genetic nightmare to the breed. Don't be taken in by this false advertising.
One of the definitions of rare is infrequently occurring; uncommon. Many show breeders have told me
that, at least in the early years of breeding Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers, breeders would spay/neuter or
even dispose of golden yorkshire ( yorkies ) terriers. This practice would even make the gene pool even
smaller for the golden yorkshire ( Yorkies ) terriers resulting in the likely hood of getting them even
more uncommon. So whether the chocolate yorkshire ( yorkies ) terriers are a result of evolution or
from it's ancestors, the golden yorkshire ( yorkies ) terriers occur infrequently and by definition should
be considered rare.
3. One of the reasons for avoiding breeding "off-colored" Yorkies is because it could be a genetic defect
that may affect the dog's health. Some health problems can include, but aren't limited to, severe skin
problems, allergies total hair loss and in some cases long-term illness and/or death. A responsible
breeder will not intentionally breed for undesirable traits.
The only colors that meet the AKC standard are Blue/Tan and Blue/Gold. So any other color such as
Black/Tan and Chocolate/Tan are considered "off-colored" Yorkies. I can't find any documentation in
which health problems occur as a result of the Black/Tan or Chocolate/Tan pigmentation and in fact a
show breeder has reported that they have not heard of health problems with the chocolate born puppies,
like with the blue born puppies. I would hope that all breeders consider health issues as undesirable
traits, but as far as physical appearance, size, weight and color, the show breeder and the general public
may differ greatly. What is highly undesirable for one group may be highly desirable for another group.
Please have respect for other people’s opinions even though they may be different
than yours.
Golden Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers - The real truths are:
1. Golden Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers do exist.
2. The golden/tan yorkie does not meet the Yorkshire ( yorkies ) Terriers AKC standard.
3. Golden Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers, As of today can be considered rare
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia YorkieTalk
The Golden Yorkshire Terrier (also referred to as Golden
Yorkie, Blond Yorkie) is a Yorkshire Terrier
carrying a double recessive gene for a golden coat.
[1] The result is a Yorkshire Terrier whose color and
coat do not conform to the breed standard.
puppies we encourage you to read what other people are saying about this beautiful dog. We feel that
very little of what is said is factual and most is only someone else's opinions.
We hope that the information and links below will allow you to make an educated decision on whether or
not a Golden Yorkshire Terrier is for you.
Golden Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers - Fact or Fiction
Article by Elvis Yorkshire Terrier
1. Actually, the "Golden Yorkie" is an overload of red gold and is a mutation of our breed and should
not be bred as it is a complete loss of pigment.
This statement contradicts itself. If the chocolate color is an overload of red and gold pigmentation then
there can't be a complete loss of pigment. A complete loss of pigment should result in albino yorkies.
Secondly, an unexpected color in offspring can occur in at least
two ways:
A. A change of the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of
an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or
trait not found in the parental type. Either of the words, evolution
or mutation can be used to describe this change.
B. The gene responsible for the unexpected color
was present in one or both of the parent’s ancestors.
There are no medical documents indicating that yorkies that are golden, is a result of a change in the
DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome, but there is some indication that the golden gene was
introduced into the yorkshire terriers breed with the black/tan terrier known today as the Manchester
Terrier by the Scott's using the Skye-black and tan terriers crosses and crossing them with the
Waterside Terriers. This black/tan was referred to as a crossbred terrier dark brown in color.
2. Those that advertise this color as Rare are being dishonest in that they are just trying to enrich
themselves with more money, in spite of the lack of pigment in the dogs they produce which could
bring a genetic nightmare to the breed. Don't be taken in by this false advertising.
One of the definitions of rare is infrequently occurring; uncommon. Many show breeders have told me
that, at least in the early years of breeding Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers, breeders would spay/neuter or
even dispose of golden yorkshire ( yorkies ) terriers. This practice would even make the gene pool even
smaller for the golden yorkshire ( Yorkies ) terriers resulting in the likely hood of getting them even
more uncommon. So whether the chocolate yorkshire ( yorkies ) terriers are a result of evolution or
from it's ancestors, the golden yorkshire ( yorkies ) terriers occur infrequently and by definition should
be considered rare.
3. One of the reasons for avoiding breeding "off-colored" Yorkies is because it could be a genetic defect
that may affect the dog's health. Some health problems can include, but aren't limited to, severe skin
problems, allergies total hair loss and in some cases long-term illness and/or death. A responsible
breeder will not intentionally breed for undesirable traits.
The only colors that meet the AKC standard are Blue/Tan and Blue/Gold. So any other color such as
Black/Tan and Chocolate/Tan are considered "off-colored" Yorkies. I can't find any documentation in
which health problems occur as a result of the Black/Tan or Chocolate/Tan pigmentation and in fact a
show breeder has reported that they have not heard of health problems with the chocolate born puppies,
like with the blue born puppies. I would hope that all breeders consider health issues as undesirable
traits, but as far as physical appearance, size, weight and color, the show breeder and the general public
may differ greatly. What is highly undesirable for one group may be highly desirable for another group.
Please have respect for other people’s opinions even though they may be different
than yours.
Golden Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers - The real truths are:
1. Golden Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers do exist.
2. The golden/tan yorkie does not meet the Yorkshire ( yorkies ) Terriers AKC standard.
3. Golden Yorkshire ( Yorkies ) Terriers, As of today can be considered rare
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia YorkieTalk
The Golden Yorkshire Terrier (also referred to as Golden
Yorkie, Blond Yorkie) is a Yorkshire Terrier
carrying a double recessive gene for a golden coat.
[1] The result is a Yorkshire Terrier whose color and
coat do not conform to the breed standard.
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