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Kshetreyya · 11-21-2009, 09:46 AM

I'm filling out Galahad's PETtrac registration, and I'm not sure what color to put, lol. I always want to say he's silver and tan/gold, because he looks it, but would that be considered just blue and tan?

Pictures from my album for reference. I still can't figure out how to make the little thumbnails show up, it just keeps telling me invalid file when I try to upload from my album.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...ictureid=74242

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...ictureid=74241

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...ictureid=74246

Thank in advance for any help...I love this site!

Judy in Waco · 11-21-2009, 09:59 AM

I'll wait for the others since I have no idea what I'm talking about. I just think your baby is adorable! So cute!

(In my ignorance, I would saw blue and tan also, but I have no idea really.)

lovespandp · 11-21-2009, 10:12 AM

I think he is Silver/Gold

jrsygal37 · 11-21-2009, 10:15 AM

Do they call it blue and gold? I think that may be a color and since he has the black with the silver through his back I think they call it blue. Oh man. How about some breeders on here. They should know for sure.

He's adorable by the way. Good Luck.

Elaine

bildio · 11-21-2009, 10:21 AM

From YTCA website

Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: BLUE: Is a dark steel blue, not a silver blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. TAN: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan.

Mardelin · 11-21-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kshetreyya

I'm filling out Galahad's PETtrac registration, and I'm not sure what color to put, lol. I always want to say he's silver and tan/gold, because he looks it, but would that be considered just blue and tan?

Pictures from my album for reference. I still can't figure out how to make the little thumbnails show up, it just keeps telling me invalid file when I try to upload from my album.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...ictureid=74242

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...ictureid=74241

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...ictureid=74246

Thank in advance for any help...I love this site!

He's definately blue and gold.

There is a black and tan...which most of the time used by those that have soft-coated dogs.....

Your pup is definately blue and gold with a very correct silk texture.

Kshetreyya · 11-21-2009, 01:32 PM

Thanks everyone, I knew I'd get good answers here. Thanks also for the comments, I think my little Galahad is just gorgeous.

I got his registration paperwork sent off, huzzah! I feel so much better knowing he's chipped now. Like, I knew he was mine, of course, but now he's really, truly, 100% mine. Is that silly or what?

Judy in Waco · 11-21-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kshetreyya

Thanks everyone, I knew I'd get good answers here. Thanks also for the comments, I think my little Galahad is just gorgeous.

I got his registration paperwork sent off, huzzah! I feel so much better knowing he's chipped now. Like, I knew he was mine, of course, but now he's really, truly, 100% mine. Is that silly or what?

No, it's not silly. I felt the same way!

Mardelin · 11-21-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kshetreyya

Thanks everyone, I knew I'd get good answers here. Thanks also for the comments, I think my little Galahad is just gorgeous.

I got his registration paperwork sent off, huzzah! I feel so much better knowing he's chipped now. Like, I knew he was mine, of course, but now he's really, truly, 100% mine. Is that silly or what?

Not silly at all. But, I do recommend you trim his ears before you they go down just by the weight of his hair.

By the way he has a gorgeous color.......not light, but what is desired. His head furnishings will turn platinum then turn to gold...it'll take a couple of years before he makes the complete transformation.

Kshetreyya · 11-21-2009, 03:28 PM

How long do they continue to change coloring? I ask because he's about 2 years old.

PenelopePup · 11-21-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Not silly at all. But, I do recommend you trim his ears before you they go down just by the weight of his hair.

By the way he has a gorgeous color.......not light, but what is desired. His head furnishings will turn platinum then turn to gold...it'll take a couple of years before he makes the complete transformation.

Mardelin, will my Penny's head turn gold? It looks light right now, but she is just a year old. Both my girls heads are that platinum color, I thought I had weird yorkies.

Mardelin · 11-21-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kshetreyya

How long do they continue to change coloring? I ask because he's about 2 years old.

Some go through their change by 2 some don't complete it until 3. It's all dependent on his line.....It also appears he has very slow growing silk coat......so alot is dependent on that too.

Mardelin · 11-21-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PenelopePup

Mardelin, will my Penny's head turn gold? It looks light right now, but she is just a year old. Both my girls heads are that platinum color, I thought I had weird yorkies.

On the average, those that are platinum will turn gold in time....be patient and if they don't well then they'll have gorgeous platinum heads......

I know my dogs come from a certain line that go very light, then turn to gold anywhere from 1 to 2 years of age. Not fun, especially with the Disqualification in the standard......you just have to wait it out.

Kshetreyya · 11-21-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Some go through their change by 2 some don't complete it until 3. It's all dependent on his line.....It also appears he has very slow growing silk coat......so alot is dependent on that too.

Well, I won't know anything about his line, as we rescued him. I've had him groomed because he was filthy and matted, but since we were able to get a lot of the matting out without cutting too much away, I didn't have him trimmed very short. Mostly to cover the few near bald spots, haha. His hair on his head is so bright and shiny gold colored, it's glorious in the sunlight! He's been officially in our family for almost 3 weeks now, but he's been here for closer to 5.

Mardelin · 11-21-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kshetreyya

Well, I won't know anything about his line, as we rescued him. I've had him groomed because he was filthy and matted, but since we were able to get a lot of the matting out without cutting too much away, I didn't have him trimmed very short. Mostly to cover the few near bald spots, haha. His hair on his head is so bright and shiny gold colored, it's glorious in the sunlight! He's been officially in our family for almost 3 weeks now, but he's been here for closer to 5.

Ahhhh, then it'll be a wait and see game....he doesn't look much older than a pup......He hasn't lost all the black from his head furnishings.....that's a tell tail sign that he's still young. The coat on his muzzle and ears does look like a nice gold, but directly on top of his head he hasn't changed completely.

His color and coat texture is beautiful.......Congratulations, your lil guy landed in a pot of gold......

11-21-2009, 09:46 AM	#1
Kshetreyya Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 148	Stupid Question, I'm Sure, but... I'm filling out Galahad's PETtrac registration, and I'm not sure what color to put, lol. I always want to say he's silver and tan/gold, because he looks it, but would that be considered just blue and tan? Pictures from my album for reference. I still can't figure out how to make the little thumbnails show up, it just keeps telling me invalid file when I try to upload from my album. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...ictureid=74242 http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...ictureid=74241 http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pic...ictureid=74246 Thank in advance for any help...I love this site! __________________ Cameo...Mommy to Sir Galahad "Common Sense...So rare it's a Super Power!"

11-21-2009, 09:59 AM	#2
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I'll wait for the others since I have no idea what I'm talking about. I just think your baby is adorable! So cute! (In my ignorance, I would saw blue and tan also, but I have no idea really.) __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

11-21-2009, 10:12 AM	#3
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I think he is Silver/Gold __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

11-21-2009, 10:21 AM	#5
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,536	From YTCA website Puppies are born black and tan and are normally darker in body color, showing an intermingling of black hair in the tan until they are matured. Color of hair on body and richness of tan on head and legs are of prime importance in adult dogs, to which the following color requirements apply: BLUE: Is a dark steel blue, not a silver blue and not mingled with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. TAN: All tan hair is darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. There should be no sooty or black hair intermingled with any of the tan. __________________ *Niko (3 yrs) Gus (5 yrs)* *Squirt (17 yrs - RIP)*

11-21-2009, 01:32 PM	#7
Kshetreyya Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 148	Thanks everyone, I knew I'd get good answers here. Thanks also for the comments, I think my little Galahad is just gorgeous. I got his registration paperwork sent off, huzzah! I feel so much better knowing he's chipped now. Like, I knew he was mine, of course, but now he's really, truly, 100% mine. Is that silly or what? __________________ Cameo...Mommy to Sir Galahad "Common Sense...So rare it's a Super Power!"

11-21-2009, 10:15 AM	#4
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	Do they call it blue and gold? I think that may be a color and since he has the black with the silver through his back I think they call it blue. Oh man. How about some breeders on here. They should know for sure. He's adorable by the way. Good Luck. Elaine

11-21-2009, 03:28 PM	#10
Kshetreyya Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 148	How long do they continue to change coloring? I ask because he's about 2 years old. __________________ Cameo...Mommy to Sir Galahad "Common Sense...So rare it's a Super Power!"