Are Yorkies not supposed to be white?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

isabellasmama · 11-04-2005, 11:14 PM

Hi! I am completely new to Yorkies and just got mine with only having a little time to research about them. The previous owner wasn't a breeder and sold our puppy to us pretty cheap because the dad didn't have papers, but she said they are purebred.
So anyway I was reading that it is a bad thing if your Yorkie has white hair. Our Yorkie's mama was mostly white and reddish tan. So can someone please help me understand if this is a bad thing and why?

YorkieShadow · 11-04-2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by isabellasmama

Hi! I am completely new to Yorkies and just got mine with only having a little time to research about them. The previous owner wasn't a breeder and sold our puppy to us pretty cheap because the dad didn't have papers, but she said they are purebred.
So anyway I was reading that it is a bad thing if your Yorkie has white hair. Our Yorkie's mama was mostly white and reddish tan. So can someone please help me understand if this is a bad thing and why?

Hello When I got my Yorkies as puppys they had a few spots of white here and there , but it did go away. and my little boy got so gray on top his head and then almost white he is now turned a pretty gold top. how old is your Yorkie?

Lucy's Momma · 11-04-2005, 11:23 PM

I have not seen a White Yorkie before.. Although I have seen really BLONDE Yorkies. How old is she/he?

Marie · 11-04-2005, 11:26 PM

You can find white on yorkies. Is not really bad is just is not part of the standard. How old is your little one? Do u have any pics? By the way Welcome to YT.

isabellasmama · 11-04-2005, 11:30 PM

My Isabella is 9 weeks old and she's so sweet. I don't care if she's going to turn white, but I was surprised when they told me she would because her mom was. I found this website and read on here that you should watch out for your Yorkie being tri-colored for some reason and I was just wondering what was up with that. But it doesn't really matter because I'm already in love with her!

Julz · 11-05-2005, 06:24 AM

I'm pretty sure you don't mean white as in a Maltese. However, they can get such a light mixture of silver on their backs that make them have a very VERY light apprearance, but is still isn't white like the background I am typing on. My mom's Yorkie Lacey has a coat like that. To see white on their chest and tips of paws as pups is normal and it will go away. I hope you stay with this site because it will be more helpful to you than trying to hurry and buy a bunch of books and read them all to learn more about puppies and Yorkies. I'm not saying not to read books, I'm just saying the "hands on" experience here is priceless. I look forward to more posts from you and seeing pictures of your new puppy!

txshopper73 · 11-05-2005, 06:33 AM

I'd have to see a picture to see how much white is on the pup.

Gracy · 11-05-2005, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by isabellasmama

Hi! I am completely new to Yorkies and just got mine with only having a little time to research about them. The previous owner wasn't a breeder and sold our puppy to us pretty cheap because the dad didn't have papers, but she said they are purebred.
So anyway I was reading that it is a bad thing if your Yorkie has white hair. Our Yorkie's mama was mostly white and reddish tan. So can someone please help me understand if this is a bad thing and why?

I'm a small breeder and have researched the Yorkshire Terrier History before I got involved in breeding.

Even though the gal told you their purebreeds, I would say not.
No papers no purebred. I also can be wrong on this.

As for the white & Reddish tan. That's where you get the variety of Dogs.
Show, Pet & Breeding.
There are times white comes out, that is because there is Maltese in the genes. Normally you see a spot here and there, like on the feet or chest.
All over though, I'm just guessing strong Maltese genes. Then again with no papers it could be anything.
With papers, most of the time you can check the lineage.
I'm sure your dog is a sweetie no matter what it is.

chachi · 11-05-2005, 06:57 AM

It could be a particolor and If so those are kinda rare. Would loe to see pictures

Julz · 11-05-2005, 07:00 AM

Why don't you tell us where the white is on your pup and try to post a picture. I disagree that if you don't have papers the pup is not a purebred.

dsrjrr · 11-05-2005, 07:04 AM

Hi my Sparky is white on top of his head and he is purebred but his moma was really light around her face!!

Gracy · 11-05-2005, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Julz

Why don't you tell us where the white is on your pup and try to post a picture. I disagree that if you don't have papers the pup is not a purebred.

I did state " No papers no purebred. I also can be wrong".
As I said, it's a guess.
You can't figure the lineage without papers.

Gazou · 11-05-2005, 08:31 AM

What peoples referred as white is mostly a platinum colors . Yorkshire Terriers are supposed to be dark steel blue and gold but it is very rare to find one that look like the standard call for .

mustangbee · 11-05-2005, 08:40 AM

Welcome to YT!!!!
I can't wait to see pictures of Isabella.
She has such a sweet name. I would take lots of
pictures of her now, because as she gets older her
coat is going to change. Princess looks so different
from when she was a baby.Again, WELCOME to YT!!

StewiesMom · 11-05-2005, 08:47 AM

Welcome to YorkieTalk! I promise tha tyou will love it here! Please post some pictures of Isabella. If you are having problems doing it, you can e-mail some to me at kristynice at gmail.com I can resize them & put them up for you.

11-04-2005, 11:14 PM	#1
isabellasmama Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: nv Posts: 15	Are Yorkies not supposed to be white?? Hi! I am completely new to Yorkies and just got mine with only having a little time to research about them. The previous owner wasn't a breeder and sold our puppy to us pretty cheap because the dad didn't have papers, but she said they are purebred. So anyway I was reading that it is a bad thing if your Yorkie has white hair. Our Yorkie's mama was mostly white and reddish tan. So can someone please help me understand if this is a bad thing and why?

11-04-2005, 11:26 PM	#4
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	You can find white on yorkies. Is not really bad is just is not part of the standard. How old is your little one? Do u have any pics? By the way Welcome to YT. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

11-05-2005, 06:33 AM	#7
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	I'd have to see a picture to see how much white is on the pup. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

11-05-2005, 06:57 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	It could be a particolor and If so those are kinda rare. Would loe to see pictures __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-05-2005, 08:40 AM	#14
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Welcome to YT!!!! I can't wait to see pictures of Isabella. She has such a sweet name. I would take lots of pictures of her now, because as she gets older her coat is going to change. Princess looks so different from when she was a baby.Again, WELCOME to YT!! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

11-04-2005, 11:23 PM	#3
Lucy's Momma Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 29	I have not seen a White Yorkie before.. Although I have seen really BLONDE Yorkies. How old is she/he?

11-04-2005, 11:30 PM	#5
isabellasmama Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: nv Posts: 15	My Isabella is 9 weeks old and she's so sweet. I don't care if she's going to turn white, but I was surprised when they told me she would because her mom was. I found this website and read on here that you should watch out for your Yorkie being tri-colored for some reason and I was just wondering what was up with that. But it doesn't really matter because I'm already in love with her!

11-05-2005, 06:24 AM	#6
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	I'm pretty sure you don't mean white as in a Maltese. However, they can get such a light mixture of silver on their backs that make them have a very VERY light apprearance, but is still isn't white like the background I am typing on. My mom's Yorkie Lacey has a coat like that. To see white on their chest and tips of paws as pups is normal and it will go away. I hope you stay with this site because it will be more helpful to you than trying to hurry and buy a bunch of books and read them all to learn more about puppies and Yorkies. I'm not saying not to read books, I'm just saying the "hands on" experience here is priceless. I look forward to more posts from you and seeing pictures of your new puppy!

11-05-2005, 07:00 AM	#10
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	Why don't you tell us where the white is on your pup and try to post a picture. I disagree that if you don't have papers the pup is not a purebred.

11-05-2005, 07:04 AM	#11
dsrjrr YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 269 Blog Entries: 1	Hi my Sparky is white on top of his head and he is purebred but his moma was really light around her face!!

11-05-2005, 08:31 AM	#13
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	What peoples referred as white is mostly a platinum colors . Yorkshire Terriers are supposed to be dark steel blue and gold but it is very rare to find one that look like the standard call for .

11-05-2005, 08:47 AM	#15
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	Welcome to YorkieTalk! I promise tha tyou will love it here! Please post some pictures of Isabella. If you are having problems doing it, you can e-mail some to me at kristynice at gmail.com I can resize them & put them up for you. __________________ Kristy & Stewie