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YORKSHIRE
TERRIER
Height:
6 - 8 in
Weight: 5 - 8 lbs
Life Expectancy: 15 years |
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| ORIGIN |
The Yorkshire Terrier
is about 150 years old as a breed. It was initially bred to hunt
rats in the mine shafts of northern England. Through selective
breeding, it was gradually miniaturized over the
years to become the fashion dog it is today. |
| DESCRIPTION |
The Yorkshire Terrier
is one of the world's smallest dogs. They have long, silky, tan and
blue-black hair, which is parted along the spine and falls straight
down on either side. The eyes are vivacious and the ears v-shaped,
erect or semi-erect. The tail is usually docked. Puppies are born
black in color with tan on the eyebrow, jaws, chest and feet. They
are fully mature in two years. |
| TEMPERAMENT |
Although compact in
size, the Yorkshire Terrier is a big-dog in a little-dog package.
For the most part, they are oblivious to their small size.
They are clever, brave, and highly energetic, ever eager for
play and adventure. The breed requires a lot of human attention and
is very affectionate with its master. While usually sweet in nature
and cheerful in character, they can be aggressive to strange dogs
or snappish with strangers, especially if surprised or frightened.
For this reason, they can make an excellent watchdog,
defending their territory in true Terrier style. Although
sometimes stubborn, they are easy to train. They like to bark but
can be easily trained not to do so. |
| PREFERRED
LIVING ENVIRONMENT |
This breed is good for
urban living. The Yorkshire Terrier gets sufficient activity
indoors so is comfortable with townhouse or apartment
life. They are
sensitive to cold temperatures and prefer a warm
climate. |
EXERCISE
AND
GROOMING |
The Yorkshire
Terrier sheds little to no hair
but
does require daily combing
and brushing to maintain a healthy coat. Their teeth also
require regular cleaning. They enjoy to run and play but do not
need a lot of exercise. |
| HEALTH
CONCERNS |
The Yorkshire Terrier
is prone to early tooth decay so regular veterinarian
check-ups are important to keep
their teeth healthy. Their fragile bones are easily fractured by a
fall and they can sometimes suffer paralysis in the hindquarters
from a herniated disk or other spinal problem. This breed also has
a delicate digestion. |
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