Golddust Yorkshire Terrier

		Golddust Yorkshire Terrier
		He is not recognized by the F.C.I.


Origin			Germany
Translation			Francis Vandersteen

The first Golddust appeared shortly after the first tricolor Biewers, and was initially registered in Germany as "Biewer White Gold" in the pedigree books. Although the color was very attractive and interesting, it was understood, like the Biewer, that it was not the correct Yorkshire Terrier color, that Golddust was not the correct color for the Biewer Yorkshire standard (a la Pom Pon) and they were banned.

Over the years, the Golddust color has continued to appear. Kirsten Sanchez-Meyer, a professor of genetic biology who lives in Germany, had seen the "Biewer White Gold" and liked them very much. She was very interested in the recessive gene mutation and wanted to study to find out more about the Golddust color mutation. Golddust color is produced by a genetic mutation in the skin. The Golddust mutation is when Eumelanin (black/brown color) is formed in the skin but not visible. The pigment Phaemelanin (golden hue color) is visible in the skin and gives the skin its golden hue. In order to produce this color occurrence, both parents of a puppy must be a Golddust (which carries the gene), Biewer or Yorkshire Terrier which carries the recessive gene (but does not show it in coloration, non-exposing).

A Biewer / Yorkshire Terrier can be a carrier of the gene and not produce Golddust-colored puppies if it is never associated with another Golddust carrier. Two Golddust parents will always produce Golddust puppies.

Mr. Biewer originally showed the Biewer in the ring only to be told that it was not the standard Yorkshire Terrier color and would not be accepted in the show ring as a Yorkshire Terrier. In 1989, Mr. Biewer wrote and signed the standard for this new breed Biewer Yorkshire at the Pom Pon. Even though it's documented the Golddusts appeared shortly after the first Biewers and recorded in pedigree books as "Biewer White Gold", Kirsten Sanchez-Meyer knew she'd have to do as Mr. Biewer had done and have their own standard created in order to show them in the ring.

With Kirsten Sanchez-Meyer's commitment to the breed, she had the first Golddust puppies registered and recognized in Germany. Bellini Butch Baron vom Klosterbach and Sissi Prinzess vom Klosterbach produced 2 Golddust puppies born on October 14, 2007. "Alicia Goldschatz vom Klosterbach" and "Anjalie Goldschatz vom Klosterbach" were the first official Golddust registered in Germany on December 12, 2007. After Golddust was registered and recognized, the clubs offered their members the opportunity to change the name in their registration documents from Goldschatz Biewer to Golddust. For this reason, you'll find dogs older than Alicia and Anjalie with original Golddust documents.

The Golddust is a small, medium-sized dog with hair hanging evenly down the side of the dog. The hairs are a beautiful, brilliant white, whatever their distribution. The adult coat must be free of black hairs. Small head with medium muzzle. Teeth meet in a chisel to bite level. The tail is well carried. Dark nose, pink patches permitted.

Golddust Terriers seem oblivious to their small size. They are very eager for adventure. This little dog is very energetic, courageous, loyal and intelligent. With owners who take the time to understand how to treat a small dog, the Golddust is a wonderful, affectionate companion. Golddust Terriers are easy to train, but can sometimes be stubborn if owners don't give the dog limits. Golddusts are excellent watchdogs. When owners display pack leadership to the Golddust, it is very gentle and affectionate and can be trusted with children. Problems only arise when the owners, because of the dog's cute little size, allow them to take possession of the house. The human won't even notice. These are really sweet little dogs who need owners who know how to give them gentle leadership.

The Golddust has a delicate digestive system, but with a good diet and controlled distribution of treatment, it works well.

The Golddust is a good dog for apartment life. They are quite active indoors and do well with or without a yard.

Play will take care of many of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, it won't fulfill their primitive instinct to walk. Dogs that don't go for daily walks are more likely to display behavioral problems. If your Golddust zooms around the house like an accelerating ball, it's a sign that he needs to have longer walks where he's made to heel beside or behind the human. Remember, in a dog's mind, the leader leads the way.

As a companion, most owners prefer to have this breed in a "perpetual puppy cup". A bath at home about every two to three weeks will maintain a healthy coat, if combed once a week. Show coat: Golddust will develop a coat that reaches the ground. Some breeders wrap the coat to produce an elegant and very impressive ground coat for the show ring. Daily brushing is necessary for long coats. Ears must be kept upright. To keep them upright, they need to be trimmed almost weekly. Starting at about 1/3 of the top of the ear, carefully trim or shave the hair on the inner and outer surfaces of the ear.

Height at withers : 20 to 25 cm, weight : up to 5 kg.