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 Yorkshire Terrier Information and Picture
Dog Breed Group
Toy Group
History and Origin
Yorkshire Terrier or "Yorkie" has a history dated not too long ago during the late 19th century. It is 1st registered under British Kennel Club. YorkieÕs ancestry came from North England where at that time they are much larger that todayÕs Yorkie. Yorkie are said to decendant of now extinct Clydesdale Terrier or Paisley Terrier brought from other places as far as Scotland and is unevitably cross breed with other terrier like black and tan terriers and skye terriers locally. Due to the growing communities for mines and factories, terrier dogs are used primarily to catch rats and other small animals. Thus, you can see Yorkies of today still inherit the strong instinct of terrier to catch, chase and bold.
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Temperament
Yorkie is an intelligient, assertive and alert dog. They are very active and very adventurous at the same time. Without proper training, they are easily got lost during outdoor activities because they just love to play and do what they like especially running away from you playing find and seek and probably hunting for small vermins due to their terrier instinct. They can be a good watch dog with their vigorous bark but will not be a good guard dog due to their size. Yorkies are good family dog if human pack leader is established. They may display many attitude problems like over-protective, snappish, jeolousy if they do not understand pack order and lack of training. They are prefer to be around with older children and are not good around small animals. House breaking will be difficult for this breed but given enough patients and positive reinforcement, obedience trainings will be manageble.
Description (Appearance)
Yorkies are small, well-balance and compact build. They are affectionate and playful. The coat is long and usually straight, some of them do have wavy ends. The coat is steel blue and tan. Their ears stand vertically upwards; drop ears will be disqualified in show ring. The tail is usually docked half to its original length.
Size
Height: 15 - 17.5cm from the withers
Weight: 3.2kg
Living Conditions
Yorkies are an indoor companion and will be qutie active indoor. They are sensitive to cold climate and prefer warmer climate.
Exercise demand
Yorkie is a small dog that needs quite plenty of exercise. Daily walking is important. It is best if provided a small fence yard to romp. Yorkie wonÕt reject any playing to substitute exercise. Exercising with care, as their bones are quite fragile especially teacup variety.
Health problems
Yorkie is prone to bronchitis, eye diseases and has a delicate digestive system. Dry food is prefer with a small mixture of canned food is acceptable. Skin disease may also happen in some of the dogs, early oilment application to prevent hair loss.
Life Expectancy
About 13 - 15 years.
Grooming
Yorkies need regular grooming due to its long hair. Keep the coat short for convinience if they are not preparing for show competition. They shed rather little to no hair.
Special Concern
NA
Recognition
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
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