Dogs 101 - YORKSHIRE TERRIER - Top Dog Facts About the YORKSHIRE TERRIER

Dogs 101 - YORKSHIRE TERRIER - Top Dog Facts About the YORKSHIRE TERRIER

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The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as the Yorkie, is one of the more popular breeds of the terrier type. The dog’s elegance might fool you into believing that this was a breed made for royalty, but it was actually developed in the English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire by textile mill workers from Scotland. These workers had brought a number of Scottish terrier breeds along with them, and several of these were systematically crossed around the mid-19th century to obtain the very unique features that make up the Yorkie. The main ancestor of the breed was the Waterside Terrier, a small, long-haired, blue-grey dog, but other dogs like the Clydesdale Terrier, the rough-coated English Black-and-Tan Terrier, and even the Maltese are believed to have contributed to the breed. Being a workingman’s dog that was used to catch rodents in mills, it was looked down upon by upper class dog fanciers. But, its obvious beauty soon won it a following as a companion dog for rich ladies as well as a show dog. By the 1870s, the Yorkie was also being imported into the US.

Time for some Ruff Trivia:
What is the term used for very small Yorkshire Terriers, weighing less than 4 pounds?
o A: Palm Yorkies
o B: Sleeve Yorkies
o C: Teacup Yorkies
What do you think, give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer! Hang on tight and we’ll get back to this Ruff Trivia Question toward the end of the video.

The average height of an adult Yorkshire Terrier is 8 to 9 inches, and weight is less than 7 pounds. According to the breed standard, its high head carriage and confident manner should give the appearance of vigor and self-importance. Glossy, silky hair covers the entire body, parting on the face, and hanging evenly on both sides from the base of the skull to the end of the tail. The hair should be perfectly straight, and can be trimmed on the body, on the feet and on the ear-tips to give a neat appearance. The skull is small, with the muzzle not too long, and an even bite. Ears are small, V-shaped and erect. Colors seen are blue and tan, black and tan, black and gold, and blue and gold.

Grooming: The quality of the coat is very important in case of a Yorkshire Terrier and requires a lot of upkeep. Daily brushing is needed to prevent matting of hair. Owners often prefer to trim the hair of non-show Yorkies for easier care. For show dogs, coat care could include regular oiling and bathing. Brushing of teeth, trimming of nails, and cleaning of ears has to be regular.

Environment: The Yorkshire Terrier is called the ‘tomboy toy’ because of its adventurous nature, quite unlike other toy dog breeds. It is also said that a Yorkie does not know its size and is overprotective and bold, a behavior seen in larger dogs. It adapts easily to new surroundings, and travels very well. It is good-natured with children, but generally recommended for families with children above 8 years. Some dogs of the breed can be very vocal, but can be easily trained to stand down when instructed.

Training: The Yorkshire Terrier is an easy breed to train, in part because of its nature to get things done without human assistance. It is a smart breed that does well under food or praise motivated training. Being a small dog, its exercise needs can be taken care of by moving around inside the house and a short walk on leash.

Health: The life expectancy of the Yorkshire Terrier is 14 to 16 years. Like many small breeds, dental health takes more care in its case. Some common concerns can be tracheal collapse, kneecap dislocation, malformation of the portal vein, problems with the spinal cord, retinal dysplasia and bladder stones.

The Yorkshire Terrier boasts of a coat as smooth as any cloth that came out of the mills where it was born. Combining the elegance of a toy dog with the boldness of a terrier, this versatile dog will be happy with you whether you spend time at one place or travel across the world.

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