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As an adult, I have been the mom of a Yorkie and now a Yorkiepoo, so clearly I love the look of a classic Yorkshire Terrier (and a Yorkshire Terrier mixed with a Poodle).
But when I saw this blond Parti Yorkie with her rare coloring and a look so unique that she doesn't even really look like a Yorkie, I was smitten.
Many viewers are mistaking her for another breed, but everyone agrees this blond Yorkie named Honey is absolutely precious!
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How Rare Are Parti Yorkies?
So how rare are blond Parti Yorkies?
First of all, let's define what a Parti Yorkie actually is.
Classic Yorkshire Terrier coloring is usually black and tan to start, and then gradually changes color by the time they are 3 years old.
Other color combinations for Yorkies include blue and tan, blue and gold, and black and gold.
Some Yorkies do remain black and tan if they lack the gray gene, according to Hepper.
With a purebred blond Parti Yorkie, those classic colors—black, brown, tan, blond—show with large patches of white.
Parti, which stands for particolored, means the dog possesses two distinct colors.
The coloring of Parti Yorkies is determined by a naturally occurring recessive piebald gene, often referred to as the S locus (the white-spotting locus), which means the puppy will only inherit it if both parents are carriers.
Though they do look very different from other Yorkies, their color has been recognized by the American Kennel Club since 2000, according to Sidewalk Dog.
It should also be noted that Parti Yorkie coats are long, straight, and silky, and like all Yorkshire Terriers, their coats naturally change over time.
Now, this adorable and unique Yorkie puppy from The Paw Village Rescue has already been adopted (are you surprised?).
But they have plenty of other cute puppies and dogs who are still available for adoption.
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