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horsesnyorkies · 04-02-2010, 07:23 AM

Hello folks. I am a new Yorkie owner and will surely have many questions. I have had an obsession with owning one every since I became the mom to a half Yorkie half Poodle. Yorkiepoos I guess they call them. I wasn't out to buy one of these "designer dogs" but by happenstance came across this litter and I fell in love with one in particular. This has now forced me to become somewhat familiar with the world of hybrids. I'm sure there are many mixed opinions out there on this, but I'm not here to discuss that. I'm not necessarily an opponent or proponent.

Nevertheless, I absolutely love him (Bear) to death, but I couldn't get it out of my mind that I now needed a full blooded Yorkie as well. So, here I am today owning one as of three days ago, a nine week old male whom I've named Murphy. And oh my gosh, I am obsessed. So much to learn about this breed as I've never owned a "high maintenance" dog before. Big dogs mainly. I actually worked for a greyhound adoption group for many years, and still have and love one today.

Ok. What I'd like, if someone wouldn't mind taking the time, is to post pictures of the stages of coat transition from puppyhood though adulthood. While I realize this will vary from Yorkie to Yorkie, I imagine there is a general rule of thumb? I would greatly appreciate it someone wouldn't mind doing this for me, or maybe there is a site out there showing this? BTW, Murphy should be a blue/golden. Thanks again and I look forward to learning here!

shodanusmc · 04-02-2010, 08:02 AM

I bet there are a lot of threads out there for you to search. They gradually change colors from black to golden, etc. Think it took ours about a year, but it was a long time ago, and I am n=old and forgetful now!

You may get jumped on for having a 9 week old Yorkie, so stand by for some flaj, but best of luck and have a great weekend,

Twinkie2Cute · 04-02-2010, 08:15 AM

Hello and Welcome to YT! I can't help you on the coat stages, because Twinkie is my first yorkie and she is 8 months old. There are many long timers that might be able to help though. Good luck with your new furbaby!

horsesnyorkies · 04-02-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

You may get jumped on for having a 9 week old Yorkie, so stand by for some flaj, but best of luck and have a great weekend,

Oh really? Hmmm...please don't jump me, jump the seller. I had no idea this was frowned upon.

Yorkiedaze · 04-02-2010, 09:10 AM

Welcome to you and your little pack. Would love to meet them. We love pictures here!

This may give you more information on the Yorkie coat:

Yorkshire Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

brendah · 04-02-2010, 09:16 AM

Hello and Welcome to YT! It is great to see you here and congratulations on your new little boy. I am sorry I am not able to help with the stages of color changing but I still want to welcome you and your fur family to be a part of YT! There are a lot of great members here that have a ton of pictures that they will be willing to share.

maryeverett1 · 04-02-2010, 10:12 AM

Welcome to you and your little pack! Can't wait to get to know you and your babies better! Hope to see lots of pictures soon! Enjoy YT! Lots of great people who will welcome you with open arms! Have a great day!

4doggiemama · 04-02-2010, 04:11 PM

Glad you have joined us. We are a from all walks of life with a common interest.........Yorkies. Many members have a furbaby that is a Yorkie mix. Each and everyone is welcome. Enjoy! ~Joanne~

StacyDufner · 04-02-2010, 05:21 PM

Welcome to YT and congrats on your new baby. I can't help you Bailey is only 4 months old and still black. I just wanted to stop in and say welcome.

04-02-2010, 07:23 AM	#1
horsesnyorkies Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Flippin, Arkansas, United States Posts: 58	Greetings From Arkansas and a Question! Hello folks. I am a new Yorkie owner and will surely have many questions. I have had an obsession with owning one every since I became the mom to a half Yorkie half Poodle. Yorkiepoos I guess they call them. I wasn't out to buy one of these "designer dogs" but by happenstance came across this litter and I fell in love with one in particular. This has now forced me to become somewhat familiar with the world of hybrids. I'm sure there are many mixed opinions out there on this, but I'm not here to discuss that. I'm not necessarily an opponent or proponent. Nevertheless, I absolutely love him (Bear) to death, but I couldn't get it out of my mind that I now needed a full blooded Yorkie as well. So, here I am today owning one as of three days ago, a nine week old male whom I've named Murphy. And oh my gosh, I am obsessed. So much to learn about this breed as I've never owned a "high maintenance" dog before. Big dogs mainly. I actually worked for a greyhound adoption group for many years, and still have and love one today. Ok. What I'd like, if someone wouldn't mind taking the time, is to post pictures of the stages of coat transition from puppyhood though adulthood. While I realize this will vary from Yorkie to Yorkie, I imagine there is a general rule of thumb? I would greatly appreciate it someone wouldn't mind doing this for me, or maybe there is a site out there showing this? BTW, Murphy should be a blue/golden. Thanks again and I look forward to learning here!

04-02-2010, 09:10 AM	#5
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Welcome to you and your little pack. Would love to meet them. We love pictures here! This may give you more information on the Yorkie coat: Yorkshire Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

04-02-2010, 04:11 PM	#8
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	Glad you have joined us. We are a from all walks of life with a common interest.........Yorkies. Many members have a furbaby that is a Yorkie mix. Each and everyone is welcome. Enjoy! ~Joanne~ __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

04-02-2010, 05:21 PM	#9
StacyDufner ♥ Boomer & Bailey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 815	Welcome to YT and congrats on your new baby. I can't help you Bailey is only 4 months old and still black. I just wanted to stop in and say welcome. __________________ Stacy, Bailey and Boomer

04-02-2010, 08:02 AM	#2
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	I bet there are a lot of threads out there for you to search. They gradually change colors from black to golden, etc. Think it took ours about a year, but it was a long time ago, and I am n=old and forgetful now! You may get jumped on for having a 9 week old Yorkie, so stand by for some flaj, but best of luck and have a great weekend,

04-02-2010, 08:15 AM	#3
Twinkie2Cute BANNED FOR NOT SENDING A GE GIFT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: beavercreek,ohio USA Posts: 685	Hello and Welcome to YT! I can't help you on the coat stages, because Twinkie is my first yorkie and she is 8 months old. There are many long timers that might be able to help though. Good luck with your new furbaby!

04-02-2010, 09:16 AM	#6
brendah Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western KS Posts: 1,320	Hello and Welcome to YT! It is great to see you here and congratulations on your new little boy. I am sorry I am not able to help with the stages of color changing but I still want to welcome you and your fur family to be a part of YT! There are a lot of great members here that have a ton of pictures that they will be willing to share.

04-02-2010, 10:12 AM	#7
maryeverett1 BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 795	Welcome to you and your little pack! Can't wait to get to know you and your babies better! Hope to see lots of pictures soon! Enjoy YT! Lots of great people who will welcome you with open arms! Have a great day!