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Yorkshire Terrier

Breed:
Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)
Gender:
Male
Color:
Black & Tan
Purebred/Hybrid:
Purebred
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Yorkshire Terrier Attributes

The Yorkshire Terrier is a British breed of toy dog of terrier type. It is among the smallest of the terriers and indeed of all dog breeds, with a weight of no more than 3.2 kg/7 pounds.[1] It originated in the nineteenth century in the English county of Yorkshire, for which it is named.[2] Their coats are typically tan on the head with a dark steel-grey body, but they can come in a variety of colors.[1][3]

It is a playful and energetic dog, usually kept as a companion dog. It has contributed to the development of other breeds including the Silky Terrier, and also to cross-breeds such as the Yorkipoo.

History

The Yorkshire Terrier originated in Yorkshire. In the mid-nineteenth century, workers from Scotland came to Yorkshire in search of work and brought with them several varieties of terrier dogs. Breeding of the Yorkshire terrier was “principally accomplished by the people – mostly operatives in cotton and woollen mills – in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire.”[4] In the 1800s, miners wanting to develop a ratting terrier, bred Black-and-Tan Terriers with the Paisley and Clydesdale Terriers.[5]

Puppy Coats

It may take three or more years for the coat to reach its final color. The final color is usually a black or greyish color.[33] P. H. Combs, writing in 1891, complained about show wins awarded to puppies, when the dog’s coat does not fully come in until three or four years old, “and the honor of winning such a prize (for a puppy) can therefore be of but little practical benefit to the owner” since the adult dog’s color cannot be exactly predicted.[34][35]

Temperament

The Yorkshire Terrier character is described as “conveying an important air”. According to the standard, the dog’s high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance.

The ideal Yorkshire Terrier character or “personality” has been described by the Kennel Club as having a “carriage very upright feisty” and “conveying an important air”.[19] Though small, the Yorkshire Terrier is active, very protective, curious, and fond of attention. Yorkshire Terriers are easy going dogs that are great with children and older adults. If trained correctly, these dogs are very child friendly, easy going, and like to be played with.

Yorkshire Terriers are an easy dog breed to train. This results from their own nature to work without human assistance. They are naturally smart and quick to learn with many being food and/or praise motivated. Because they were developed as a working breed, many need a lot of both physical and mental stimulation—with both long walks/runs but also indoor games and training to keep their mind busy. They are known for being yappy, but many have reported that a contented Yorkie is a quiet one—that will happily curl up on your knee in the evening.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_Terrier

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