Yorkshire Terrier breed information and pictures
The Yorkshire Terrier is part of the Toy group. The Yorkshire Terrier is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Yorkshire Terrier is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Yorkshire Terrier lifestyle is Housepet
The Yorkshire Terrier is susceptible to eye irritations, tracheal collapse, premature dental disease and patellar luxation It is important that when contacting a Yorkshire Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Yorkshire Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Yorkshire Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Yorkshire Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Yorkshire Terrier breed standard.
The Yorkshire Terrier is susceptible to eye irritations, tracheal collapse, premature dental disease and patellar luxation It is important that when contacting a Yorkshire Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Yorkshire Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Yorkshire Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Yorkshire Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Yorkshire Terrier breed standard.
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Yorkshire Terrier
Group: Toy
Size: Shoulder height: Weight is: 2 - 3 kg (4.5 - 6.5 lbs).
Weight: 7 pounds
| Country of Origin: England. |
| Character: Yorkshire Terriers become very attached to their families. They are lively, intelligent and bark when they sense danger. |
| Temperment: This dog is tolerant of children, provided that they respect its territory. It can be a bit too brave occasionally when dealing with larger dogs but gets along fine with cats and other household pets. |
| Coat: Consists of very long, silky hair. The color is golden-brown wtih steel-grey. |
| Care: Intensive brushing and combing of the coat is required on a daily basis. If this is too time-consuming, the coat should be trimmed professionally. The hair is kept out of the eyes by a rubber band or a bow. The ears must be checked and loose hairs must be removed from ear passages. |
| Colour: Blue/tan |
| Comments: Yorkies are spunky and their handy pick-me-up size makes them ideal travel companions. Despite their size, they possess the typical terrier temperament. They are spirited and self-assured, and don't hesitate to sound the alarm if danger lurks. Noisy . |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Watch Dog |
The Yorkshire Terrier is part of the Toy group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Yorkshire Terrier lifestyle is Housepet