The Classic Foundation

Traditional Yorkshire Terriers are the glamorous foundation of the breed — "full of themselves" and why not? They attract attention in any group. Traditional Yorkies present in two coat expressions: Black with Tan or Gold Points, and Blue (ranging from very dark to very light grey) with Tan or Gold Points. The tan or gold points appear on the face, ears, chest, tail, and legs. Notably, all Traditional Yorkie pups are born Black and Tan/Gold — there is no way to predict the final adult coat color from puppyhood alone.

Rich Warmth, Rare Beauty

Chocolate Yorkshire Terriers present in various shades of brown — from very dark to golden — with tan or gold points in the same locations as Traditional Yorkies: face, ears, chest, tail, and legs. what actually “defines” a chocolate is their beautiful brown nose and foot pads, setting them apart from any other Yorkie color. Elite Yorkies & Biewers has established a reputation for breeding beautiful, healthy, and personality-rich Chocolate Yorkies.

Golden Transformation

Sable is not simply a color — it is a coat expression carried by a special gene component (allele). A Yorkshire Terrier of any color can carry this allele, and if it is allowed to express itself, the dog presents in a range of coat colors varying from light gold to deep red, with or without black or silver stranding as an adult. As puppies, Sables often appear black or dark chocolate with a darker line down the center of their back; as they mature, gold and red tones gradually replace the dark pigment — a breathtaking transformation. At Elite Yorkies & Biewers, most of our Sables are Ocean Pearls: the lightest, most luminous expression of the Sable gene, often referred to as Golden Sables.

Pure Gold, No Compromise

Blonde or Golddust Yorkshire Terriers carry a unique genetic trait: they cannot produce black or brown hair. The only coat pigment they can express is gold — in shades ranging from reddish gold to very light, almost white gold. This genetic quality also means they mask other color patterns such as Merle and Brindle, making their genetics particularly fascinating to work with. When a Blonde/Golddust also carries both copies of chocolate genetics (ie. is also a chocolate), it’s nose and foot pads will be chocolate but it’s coat remains gold — a subtle but stunning detail.

Solid Elegance, Rare Genetics

KB Black — also known as Midnight Black — is one of the rarest and most striking Yorkie coat expressions. Unlike Traditional Yorkies who are born black and tan, KB Black Yorkies carry a dominant black gene (KB) that suppresses the tan or gold point pattern entirely, resulting in a coat that is solid black with no tan or gold markings. These dogs are exceptionally rare because both the genetics and the expression must align precisely. Their sleek, uniform coat gives them an appearance of quiet, sophisticated elegance that is unlike any other Yorkie.

The Crown Jewel

Merle is not a color — it is a color pattern of extraordinary complexity and beauty. A Yorkshire Terrier of any color can carry the Merle allele, and when expressed, it creates irregularly shaped patches of diluted pigment against fully pigmented areas of the coat. The most prized expression is the "Blue Diamond" Merle: when the Merle gene dilutes the eye pigment, it produces blue or partially blue eyes of breathtaking intensity. Nose and foot pad pigment may also be diluted, creating a mottled, jewel-like appearance. Merle breeding requires deep expertise — only knowledgeable breeders who test for cryptic (hidden) Merle should produce these dogs, as double-Merle pairings can result in serious health defects. At Elite Yorkies & Biewers, all Merle breeding is conducted with rigorous genetic testing and a strict no-breeding contract for buyers.