Aren't they sweet? Yorkies are always born black with tan, like an itty bitty Doberman. You don't know until they shed their puppy hair and their adult coat grows in if they will be silver or black. Those are the only accepted colors for this breed. Sometimes as babies, they have a little white patch on their chest, but it turns tan or blond as they get older. There is not supposed to be any white on a full grown Yorky.
So, imagine our surprise when we saw this! My first thought was, "Twinkle, you dirty girl, what have you been doing? Sneaking out the windows at night after your family is asleep???"
This pup does NOT look like a Yorkshire Terrier at all! I've heard that a litter of pups can have different fathers for each baby, but she was not unsupervised at all, and Teddy is her only man.
After checking with Teddy's family to be sure they didn't have a beagle or some other spotted male hanging around, I surfed the web and read about Parti Colored Yorkies. These colored dogs are controversial and not very common. Looks like some people are purposely breeding them as designer dogs, but I don't think they are recognized by the AKC even though they are full blooded Yorkshire Terriers, they don't meed the breed standards.
They can turn up in a litter if both parents have the recessive gene for this abnormal color.
Here is a picture I snagged from one of the Parti-colored dog breeder's sites. I think they are just cute as a bug, and am excited to have one of these little "special" guys!
Yorkies have the funniest, goofiest, sweetest personalities. And there is something about the way they look at me with that silly expression on their face when they want to tell me something, that first made me tell one of our dogs that she was acting like a dork. Since then, I've always called them Dorkies.
I raise well loved, socialized, cuddled and nurtured babies. They aren't show dogs, they are pet quality dogs, and I do my best to give them a head start on being a wonderful pet. Lots of attention, lots of varied experiences. They play outside, they play with kids, they play with cats, they spend every day with me in the studio while I work, and are about as social and ready to face the world as any pup can be.
(Another pic from that breeder's site)
So, I don't mind that our parti boy isn't to breed standards on color. I don't expect any of my dogs to win any trophies. But I do expect them to adore their new owners and be great companions.
I have a feeling that this parti boy will get tons of extra attention and cuddles and be an even better dog than most of my babies. And I sure hope Twinkle forgives me for calling her a dirty girl.
Plus, we LOVE parties around here. So a parti pup is right up my ally. And we don't mind showing some individuality. He'll fit right in here at the Cottage!!
Our Cupcake and Tea Party was a blast yesterday. As soon as the pups are big enough for company, I'm going to throw another one, and make sure all the puppies get held and played with by the kids.
Sugarwings had a good time at the party. Since we were in the studio, she slipped over to her art table and did a little painting before coming to the table to create her cupcake. Funny, she worked so hard on making it beautiful, she didn't care a bit about eating it. A true artist!!
I'll have more party pictures and more puppy ones too, later on. For now, I need to go see who was voted off on Idol. That show is getting better, I'm glad I didn't give up on it earlier in the season.
Before I run, I wanted to let you know that Peat Pot Pretty C
harlotte Fairy kits are available in the Boutique now. As well as a new shipment of Charlottes!
Oh, that many colored pup is adorable!!!
That is the one I would pick for sure!!!
Congrats, Twinkle, on a job well done.
p.s. Crystal B. rocked the house on Tuesday!
Tim wasn’t bad either…………..
I miss having little dogs. We have a husky, who THINKS she is a lap dog, but I miss my Micro, a small mix breed. Best dog ever…18 years old when we had to let her go.
Oh what a sweet little bunch of babe’s… I bet you thought the vet slipped an extra puppy in there!! hehe Poor little twinkle, I hope she forgives you too for thinking such bad things of her… hahah.
xoxo
What an adorable little litter you have there. And just think that God truly blessed you and Twinks with a parti! The kids look like they had a wonderfully, sugar-induced high of a time! Great pics!! Thanks for sharing.
I love the unique; How exciting! Great pics! I hope
Twinkle forgives you, too~ How fun, I love that you socialize them and they aren’t up tight show dogs! Love the pics and your tea party looks like a hit!
Are they ever sweet ! Twinks did a good job !
The party looked like great fun you sure put yourself out !
When I saw that pup I thought to myself hmmm looks just like my Snoopy she was a beagle…when we first got her age 6 weeks she looked a lot like that but with much longer ears.
Does it really matter? Twinks had pups and they are gorgeous!!
Diane
How exciting to have a rare puppy! Those lucky little girls are having such fun!
I had a Yorkie for 13 years, she was my light…once she passed, I did not get another….now I have three dachshunds, but boy these pups are so sweet! They are great dogs….I still miss my little girl. Be sure to keep us updated on these sweet darlings.
awww!! love the sweet little pups! and I love the parti pup pics.. sort of reminds me of a calico cat!
congrats on the new litter!
hugs
viv
Ohhhh Karla, the puppies are adorable!! I love the
little parti!!! How very special.
I also like your sweet party hat. : )
Hugs,
Janis
Those little pups are so sweet! Your tea party looked like fun too. Love the vintage hats!
Hi Karla,
Oh what fun the puppies! Too sweet! as is that fabulous hat you have on 🙂
Bella
That pup is too cute! Do you plan to keep any for yourself? The tea party looks adorable~ looks like everyone had a great time!
Ohhhhhh how sweet, I love the parti boy!!!! I always go for the runt or the different one. I haven’t had a pup for a couple of years now and am itching to adopt a friend.
Had a hurtful experience having to put my Star to sleep and it about killed me. What fun you will have with all these babies.
Ginger
Oh Twinkle, how could your mummy think such horrid thoughts about sweet little you? Your pups are adorable.
Oh Karla that parti pup is so cute! Everyone is going to want to adopt him.
Karla, you CRACK me up girl…accusing your sweetie of sleeping around…LOL…i think the parti colored pup is so cute…my sister has a yorkie, did i ever tell you that? he is a cutie too, just like yours!!! your party looks delightful, i am sure everyone had a wonderful time!!!
Thank goodness for the pics, we’ve all been waiting! Yes, they surely can have multiple dads, but not a little lady like Twinks! Any chance that the Parti Pup will get to stay? He may be too special to let go! Your Friend, Bobbi
Oh! Thanks for telling about the puppies’ coloring, I am always interested in stuff like that, I was going to google them when I first saw their dark coloring but got distracted!
They are all so sweet….but I do like the looks of the parti boy! Can hardly wait to see him in a few weeks. Hope you are getting some rest!!
They are soooo cute! And a parti pup is so cute, no one will be able to leave it alone! karen…
Congratulation to you and Twinkle on the beautiful puppies, Karla! I’m so glad everything turned out alright in the end and that you’re happily celebrating. The tea party affair looks absolutely delightful. Oh, and I’m so happy I was able to get one of your peat pot kits – something special to cheer me up on my long road to recovery.
You make me smile. Keep the pictures of the new puppies coming.
Oh, that little pup is already my favorite!!! I love unique little dogs. So glad your party was a delight!
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m so glad she finally had them, I’ll bet Twinkle is too. LOL
It looked like she had 6 in the picture, but hard to tell when they are all dark fur and crowded around mommy. Karla I thought you lived in Idaho. I must have you mixed up with someone else. How wonderful to have your little babies all safe now.
Hugs
Pattyjo
Awwww!! Parti Boy is such a cutie! I’ll bet his little coat difference will attract more attention, cuddles, and hugs for him! Will you be keeping him? They are all such sweeties 🙂 You’re lucky you get to hold and play with them all every day!
So happy that Twinkle and the little bundles of joy are doing well. I love the coloring on the little one, will be so exciting to see how it evolves.
JUST STINKING ADORABLE!!!! way to go TWINKLE!!!! BIG HUGZ for such tiny angels!!!
I think the oddball parties are adorable & would pick them over a more conventional color! Are you keeping him?
Karla,
Oh so much to comment on today. First off, I have a new reason to come visit now. I want to play with the puppies!! My step mother has always had yorkies & I’m sending her this post. She will flip. I would love that parti pup so much, so would my kiddo’s. Nothing is as cute as a baby or a puppy! Love the cupcake party. Sugarwings may have a futre in baking. I can see it now, her own reality show…cupcakes & sugarwings! Lisa
The picture of the two pups against the red is so adorable. I would take any color pup if I could have one. Unfortunately when our last one went to the “farm” as we always told our children, we said that is it for us retired people. Of course people are allowed to change their minds. Maybe some day.
My best to them all.
Hugs
FredaB
Congratulations! Finally the puppies have arrived. And hey, it’s always nice to be different sometimes so I think the little one will be just great 🙂 And with something as cute, yup, will surely be adored by everybody too.
oh my gosh!!!! more babies~!!!! wish i could have one 🙂
Love love love the different baby, makes the little one all the more special in my eyes 🙂
They are all adorable…especially parti pup…so cute!
Awww, no shame in that little darling…he’s adorable! I’ll bet he’s the little dude everyone wants just because he IS so special. Maybe you can keep him?…he does seem like a special gift. Just think, if they were born a little bit sooner he could be a spring break parti-dude…bad joke, sorry 🙂 Really, I’m just glad that mama and babies are all doing fine now.
I love a party- no matter what kind it is:) And looks like you’ve got the best – the sweet new baby and a cupcake party!
Enjoy your weekend!
Leann
Karla, what an Inquirer-type headline ~ sure made me want to hurry and read!!LOL
I didn’t know that Yorkies had Parti pups, but we have a Parti Shih Tzu ~ tan, buff, with just a smidge of chocolate thrown in for good measure. And yes, dogs can definitely have more than one father in the same litter. Disgusting, huh?!?
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Karla,
I love the little Parti Yorkie! So sweet! I didn’t realize Yorkies had such nice personalities. i have had Shi tzu’s and Poodles and now a Maltese.I love the Maltese personality. They are cuddly and just a little stubborn. That’s kinda funny sometimes. And they are a tiny bit hard to train. Our rescue dog is a Bischon (we think). Maybe next dog will be a Yorkie. We love having two.
All about me, huh?
Hugs,
Suz
Oh Karla, they’re adorable! I hadn’t had time yet to come see the pups. I’m sure Sugarwings is in heaven with all those pups to cuddle. And she’ll be an artist like her grandma. Runs strong in your family.
Brenda
oh my gosh they are so sweet…and I like the little one that dared to be different! He will end up being the cutest!
The home my mom lives in has a little resident dorkie…his name is Mickey…and he gives those cute little worried looks all the time!
My gosh, it’s always a party over here when ever I stop in to visit :-> Such fun!!
xo, suzy
I’m sure all the puppies are beautiful no matter what their color.
No one does a tea party quite like you Karla. Sugarwings is one lucky little fairy.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
I just love the special pup. So cute…all of them are.