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Yorkie Colors
Overview
A Yorkie puppy will have much different coloring than an adult Yorkshire Terrier.
There are only 4 colors that combine on a Yorkie:
Black, Blue, Tan and Gold
Let's discuss these colors, color changes and other elements to the colors of a Yorkie.
A Yorkie puppy will have much different coloring than an adult Yorkshire Terrier.
There are only 4 colors that combine on a Yorkie:
Black, Blue, Tan and Gold
Let's discuss these colors, color changes and other elements to the colors of a Yorkie.
Why the Yorkie is Unique
All purebred Yorkies carry certain genes which cause the coat changeover from black to blue. These genes are unique to the Yorkshire Terrier breed. There is also a gene which creates the silky coat of this breed.
Colors of the Yorkie Puppy
All Yorkie puppies are born black and tan. These 2 colors will be combined somewhat. The percentage of the black and tan will vary greatly from pup to pup.
Can a Yorkie Puppy be all Black or all Tan?
No. Even if a Yorkie appears to be a solid black, upon close inspection you should be able to see some tan coloring. This is present, even if it is just a very small patch or a few strands of hair on the dog. With most Yorkie puppies, there will be a fair amount of both black and tan and both colors will be very evident.
At What Age Does a Yorkie Change Colors?
This does very from dog to dog, however in general a Yorkie's hair will begin its color change at the approximate age of 6 months. This is a gradual process. You will not wake up one day and see a different dog !
What Color Does a Yorkie Change to?
The Yorkie does not have a drastic color change, but the change is official and is an expected aspect to the adult Yorkshire Terrier.
Once a Yorkshire Terrier is an adult, there will be more tan/gold coloring than black coloring. Therefore, an adult Yorkie is much lighter than a puppy.
The black will turn to a blue. Now of course, blue in the dog world does not literally mean blue. Blue will be a diluted black color. There are many shades of blue in dog breeds; however for the Yorkie this will be a dark steel blue color. Photos of this color change and all explanations are inside the YorkieInfoCenter e-book (Quick to download in about 2 mintues)
The tan of the Yorkie will slowly change to a tan/gold. Gold is simply a richer shade of the tan. The tan hair on the dog will be darker at the roots and lighten as it reaches the tips.
As you can see on the photo above, depending on the dog's age, all 4 colors may be present.
The Final Adult Yorkshire Terrier Color
As an adult with a full adult coat of hair, the tan or gold on the Yorkie will be of great importance in AKC conformation dog show events. Most importantly on the dog's head and legs. An adult Yorkie has a clear distinction of the black/blue and tan/gold coloring with no intermingling.
Click Here to Read, BEFORE Your Purchase a Puppy
More Color Information
All purebred Yorkies carry certain genes which cause the coat changeover from black to blue. These genes are unique to the Yorkshire Terrier breed. There is also a gene which creates the silky coat of this breed.
Colors of the Yorkie Puppy
All Yorkie puppies are born black and tan. These 2 colors will be combined somewhat. The percentage of the black and tan will vary greatly from pup to pup.
Can a Yorkie Puppy be all Black or all Tan?
No. Even if a Yorkie appears to be a solid black, upon close inspection you should be able to see some tan coloring. This is present, even if it is just a very small patch or a few strands of hair on the dog. With most Yorkie puppies, there will be a fair amount of both black and tan and both colors will be very evident.
At What Age Does a Yorkie Change Colors?
This does very from dog to dog, however in general a Yorkie's hair will begin its color change at the approximate age of 6 months. This is a gradual process. You will not wake up one day and see a different dog !
What Color Does a Yorkie Change to?
The Yorkie does not have a drastic color change, but the change is official and is an expected aspect to the adult Yorkshire Terrier.
Once a Yorkshire Terrier is an adult, there will be more tan/gold coloring than black coloring. Therefore, an adult Yorkie is much lighter than a puppy.
The black will turn to a blue. Now of course, blue in the dog world does not literally mean blue. Blue will be a diluted black color. There are many shades of blue in dog breeds; however for the Yorkie this will be a dark steel blue color. Photos of this color change and all explanations are inside the YorkieInfoCenter e-book (Quick to download in about 2 mintues)
The tan of the Yorkie will slowly change to a tan/gold. Gold is simply a richer shade of the tan. The tan hair on the dog will be darker at the roots and lighten as it reaches the tips.
As you can see on the photo above, depending on the dog's age, all 4 colors may be present.
The Final Adult Yorkshire Terrier Color
As an adult with a full adult coat of hair, the tan or gold on the Yorkie will be of great importance in AKC conformation dog show events. Most importantly on the dog's head and legs. An adult Yorkie has a clear distinction of the black/blue and tan/gold coloring with no intermingling.
Click Here to Read, BEFORE Your Purchase a Puppy
More Color Information
- The genes that create each color
- The gene that creates the amount of silkiness in the coat
- The 2 genes one should not breed against
- Photos explaining the subtle changes from puppy to adult...and Much More...This is all inside of the YorkieInfoCenter e-book, Yours to download in about 2 minutes... Click to Learn More
