History
The all-black Yorkshire Terrier is precisely what one might envision: a Yorkshire Terrier sporting a completely black coat. The sole distinction between the black and tan or blue and tan Yorkshire Terrier and the all-black variant is the absence of tan or any other coloration in the latter’s coat.
Colour genetics once again play their role and to keep it simple the all black Yorkshire Terrier carries a dominant black gene which prevents the expression of tan.
Like the chocolate Yorkshire Terrier the all black Yorkshire Terrier can also have white markings, often on the chin, chest and/or paws.
Although all black Yorkshire Terriers have always existed since the creation of the breed they are extremely rare because they are not retained for breeding because the all black coat colour does not conform to the Kennel Club’s breed standard of a Black and tan or blue and tan coat and cannot therefore be shown. The latter however is not the case in Russia & Europe where dog clubs hold special classes for Yorkshire Terriers of all colours whereby Champion Titles can be earned.
