What is a "Parti Yorkie"? The parti color gene has been in the breed since the 1800's. Since the Parent Club designated the traditional yorkie colors of Blue and Tan, etc. as part of the yorkie standard, the parti yorkie puppies that were discarded of. The parti yorkie, color gene is a simple, recessive color gene. In order for the parti gene to be expressed, the parti gene must be on both sides of the pedigree. An akc registered parti yorkies is the same as a standard yorkie the only thing different is the color of the coat.

Below you will find a breakdown of information about the Parti-yorkies, Carriers & Traditional yorkies. This information is all based on a litter of 4 puppies:

* If you breed Parti-color to Parti-color - all the puppies will be Parti-color.
* Parti-color to Parti-color carrier - will have two Parti-colors and two Parti-color carrier.
* Parti-color carrier to Parti-color carrier - will have one Parti-color and two Parti-color carriers and one traditional color that does not carry the Parti-color gene.
* Parti-color to Traditional that does not carry the Parti-color gene - will have all traditional color puppies that carry the Parti-color gene.
* Parti-color carrier to Traditional color that does not carry the Parti-color gene - will have two traditional color carriers and two traditional colors that do not carry the Parti-color gene.

Samples of Babies and then as adults

               Standard Yorkie              Parti Carrier                  Parti Yorkie