History Of The Chocolate Yorkshire Terrier
Chocolate Yorkshire Terriers are often considered the unicorns of the Yorkie tribe, appearing sporadically throughout the breed’s history yet remaining as elusive as a four-leaf clover. They are the mavericks of the Yorkie family, flaunting chocolate coats that diverge from the Kennel Club’s Yorkshire Terrier breed standard of black and tan or steel blue and tan.
Despite the rarity of chocolate Yorkies thanks to the dedication and commitment of reputable licensed breeders, Chocolate Yorkshire Terrier puppies for sale are occasionally available for reservation and rehoming in Scotland and the UK.
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Puppy Registration & Dog Shows
In Europe, dog clubs honor Yorkshire Terriers of all colours, organising amateur dog shows where enthusiasts can showcase their chocolate-coated Yorkies display their distinctive charm, and vie for Champion Titles in a fun, friendly envirinment. The dog clubs also provide their members with puppy registration documents for dedicated reputable breeders.
Characteristics
The Chocolate Yorkshire Terrier boasts a stunning, long, silky coat of chocolate, complemented by petite, erect ears and large, expressive eyes. The eye rims, nose and paw pads are always brown. In other dog breeds, this color is commonly known as liver. The Chocolate Yorkshire Terrier should nonetheless encompass the Yorkshire Terrier breed standard for height, weight and type. You can find out more about the breed standard visit our Yorkshire Terrier page.
Colour Variations
Chocolate Yorkshire Terriers may also present a chocolate and tan coat, with or without white markings, which in dog breeding terms is sometimes called mismarked or abstract. Chocolate Yorkies are exceedingly rare in Scotland or the UK and it’s even more uncommon to find chocolate Yorkshire Terrier puppies for sale bred from reputable licensed breeders from registered parents that adhere to the Yorkshire Terrier breed’s standard.
Chocolate Colour Genetics
Chocolate dogs are homozygous for the chocolate gene, ensuring they will always produce chocolate pups when two chocolate dogs are bred together. Pups automatically inherit one copy of the chocolate gene from each parent However, the chocolate gene is recessive and can be masked by other colors. If two dogs that are not chocolate but carry the recessive chocolate gene and each pass it on to their puppies, the puppies will also be chocolate.
DNA analysis has uncovered that the quest for the unique chocolate coat color in the Yorkshire Terrier has led breeders to ingeniously mix genes from diverse breeds such as the Chihuahua, West Highland Terrier, Shih Tzu, and Havanese. Genetic blending has played a significant role in attaining the desired chocolate colour. Such practices are not alarming; indeed, all dog breeds have emerged through similar breeding processes. However, as breeders craft their breed of choice, focusing on specific objectives it is vital to realise the envisioned traits. DNA testing for health and characteristics offers breeders essential insights, aiding them in their quest for health and longevity in their breeds.
Chocolate Yorkie Picture Gallery
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