Yorkshire Terrier

Breed of Dog : Yorkshire Terrier

A Yorkshire terrier, or Yorkie, is known as a toy dog, meaning it is very small and lightweight. The breed hails from the town of Yorkshire, from which it got its name. Unfortunately, the Yorkshire terrier population has been in decline. In response to this, the number of people breeding Yorkshire terriers has increased. There are two aspects of Yorkshire terrier breeding: the actual breeding of puppies, and training them to learn new tricks.

Yorkshire Terriers were bred to be specialists in killing rats. They were (and still are) thought to be more reliable at killing mice and rats than cats. They were also bred to bark when they found their prey and to let their masters know where they are. The mining industry thrived in Yorkshire at this time - and the mines were full of rats. They were until the Yorkshire Terriers got to work.

A vigorous small dog with a long, profuse silky, steel blue and gold coat. Puppies are born black with tan points and generally come into their adult coat after about one year. The full adult coat is parted down the middle of the spine and hangs down long enough to touch the ground. The delicate head is flat, with a medium length muzzle topped by a cute black button nose. The eyes are bright and dark with dark rims. The ears are small, erect and triangular. Hair on the ears is dark. The tail is docked at 3 to 5 days to half its original length.

 

Behavior:

 

Yorkshire Terrier is the best to leave it with older children, reserved with strangers and quite difficult to train. It need people a lot and general good to let him with the other dogs. Yorkshire Terrier likes to bark. 

 

Height: averages 7 1/2 inches.
Weight: up to 7 pounds.