Aca ??

[Emmsmom]

I just came across a website and I was actually surprised by what I saw. This person is breeding chocolates. I called and asked how she handles the AKC registration and she informs me that they haven't used AKC in about 10 years. Then she tells me they use ACA. I then ask her if they even recognize chocolates.. Then either she hung up on me or she lost her connection because she was on a cell phone. ANyway any thoughts?

[medusa512]

i'm sorry, i know this is about the AKC/ACA but i'm not sure what "chocolate" means (except labs). is this her trying to breed the darker yorkies?

[Emmsmom]

She is breeding what they call "chocolate colored" Yorkies. Hope this helps.http://www.jadsdelights.com/yorkstevanachoc.JPG

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Emmsmom

She is breeding what they call "chocolate colored" Yorkies. Hope this helps.http://www.jadsdelights.com/yorkstevanachoc.JPG

Probably selling them for a mint. These dogs though maybe pefectly healthy, shouldn't be bred. Yes, you can register them with AKC, as they are purebred, just not standard.

[Jan L.]

IMO it's people like her that should NOT be allowed to breed. A good breeder will breed to improve the standard not bring it down. JMO

[tegamom1]

Originally Posted by Jan L.

IMO it's people like her that should NOT be allowed to breed. A good breeder will breed to improve the standard not bring it down. JMO

Absolutely!!!

[Emmsmom]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I knew Chocolate colors aren't recognized by AKC and I just assumed that they weren't recognized by any of the groups.

[medusa512]

does it sound bad to say i like my normal colored yorkie more?
thanks for the link so i could view

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by Emmsmom

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I knew Chocolate colors aren't recognized by AKC and I just assumed that they weren't recognized by any of the groups.

Actually, AKC does recognize them and allows you to register them, they just don't consider them to adhere to the "standard."

Thinking outloud here, but....I'm wondering, if you do reg a non-standard color dog, will AKC limit the restrictions on the dog and allow you to register off-spring from it? Anyone know?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Actually, AKC does recognize them and allows you to register them, they just don't consider them to adhere to the "standard."

Thinking outloud here, but....I'm wondering, if you do reg a non-standard color dog, will AKC limit the restrictions on the dog and allow you to register off-spring from it? Anyone know?

Misty,

The only thing the AKC does is allow you to register purebred. If you DNA these Chocolates and find that their Sire/Dam are registered that's all that is important to the AKC. As both of us know that 2 correctly patterned/standard colored yorkies can produce the off color yorkies...so, if someone breeds the chololates their offspring can be registered too. Same as the tri colored. Did I answer your question....a bit long winded.

The only thing that they are restricted from is entering the ring.

[sunyluvsma]

I don't like the looks of the chocolate. To me, a Yorkie isn't a Yorkie if it's brown. Looks more like a poodle/yorkie mix.

This is jmo...apples and oranges....

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by sunyluvsma

I don't like the looks of the chocolate. To me, a Yorkie isn't a Yorkie if it's brown. Looks more like a poodle/yorkie mix.

This is jmo...apples and oranges....

Totally agree with you. Although, they are very cute, I don't understand if you want and love yorkies why you would want anything less than what is described in the standard

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Misty,

The only thing the AKC does is allow you to register purebred. If you DNA these Chocolates and find that their Sire/Dam are registered that's all that is important to the AKC. As both of us know that 2 correctly patterned/standard colored yorkies can produce the off color yorkies...so, if someone breeds the chololates their offspring can be registered too. Same as the tri colored. Did I answer your question....a bit long winded.

The only thing that they are restricted from is entering the ring.

Yep, you answered it. You are correct, they can be the result of a breeding between to standard color parents. I was just curious as I know that there are some people who wouldn't breed the chocolate off spring to prevent the non-standard color from being passed on, and there are some who would, hoping to produce more and sell them for more $$$. I was just wondering if AKC would allow the chocolate to be bred with registerable litter.

[Jan L.]

I don't like the so called "designer dogs" Yorkie-Poo, Ladbrdoodle. I think I'll mix a Bulldog with a Shih Tsu and call it a Bull Shih. LOL Probably could make some $$$. Just kidding.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Yep, you answered it. You are correct, they can be the result of a breeding between to standard color parents. I was just curious as I know that there are some people who wouldn't breed the chocolate off spring to prevent the non-standard color from being passed on, and there are some who would, hoping to produce more and sell them for more $$$. I was just wondering if AKC would allow the chocolate to be bred with registerable litter.

Well you and I know the reason for some breeders, breeding these off "rare" chocolates or whatever off colored yorkies is for the $$$$ factor. Those that are breeding to standard wouldn't, if by some rare instance that the wrong 2 produce them, we'd not breed them again. Some would breed to another sire or dam...I for one wouldn't want to take the chance.