Golden and white Yorkies are popular solid-colored variants, often bred unethically for profit.
Rare coat colors in Yorkshire Terriers are uncommon due to the presence of recessive genes. Mostly seen in mixed breeds or from unethical breeders practicing inbreeding for profit.
Brindle Yorkies feature striped coats and are often crossbreeds passed off as purebred.
Blue Yorkies, born with blue coats, signal unethical breeding practices. Beware of such breeders.
Albino Yorkies are rare, lacking pigment across their bodies. Unlike white Yorkies with black noses and eyes, albino Yorkies have pink noses and blue eyes. Beware, as they often face health issues like light sensitivity, skin cancer, eye problems, and blindness.
Merle Yorkies exhibit dark patches in their fur and potentially different eye colors. However, they're not well-bred and don't meet breed standards. Dogs with double merle genes can suffer severe health issues and are often deaf.
Red-legged Yorkies inherit old, recessive genes, often hidden for generations. They have black coats that stay black (not blue) and unique red face and leg markings, distinct from the usual gold color of most Yorkies.
Sable Yorkies possess black-tipped gold or tan coats, a rare trait. Spotting it can be tricky until the dog grows.
Purebred Yorkies in blue, white, and tan or solid colors are the rarest. However, they don't meet AKC breed standards.