ADDITIONAL YORKSHIRE TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: AKC Toy
Origin: Yorkshire England
Date of Origin: Early-mid 1900s
Originally used for: Ratter
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s): Yorkie
History of the Breed: The Yorkshire Terrier originated in Lancashire and Yorkshire, England. The breed was developed by the weavers who
migrated to Lancaster and Yorkshire in the 19th century. The aristocracy in the Victorian period made them popular with the fashionable. The dogs
used to create the Yorkshire Terrier include the Waterside Terrier, the silk coated Skye Clydesdale and the black and tan Terrier. Some also
feel the Paisley Terrier also went into the breeding. The original Yorkshire Terrier was a much larger dog than today. Over time these dogs have
been reduced to the current Toy classification.
General Appearance: The Yorkie is a long silky haired toy terrier with a blue and tan coat. The body is compact and well proportioned.
The tail is carried slightly higher than the level of the back. The
coat is glossy, fine and silky in texture. On the body, the coat is moderately long and perfectly straight. Hair on the muzzle is very long.
Height & Weight:
Height 8-9 Inches
Weight 4-7 Pounds
Coat: Long, harsh, lustrous yet very pleasant and silky to the touch
Color: Blue-black and tan
Grooming needs: High, they do not shed but they require regular grooming.
Temperament of Breed: Like all terriers they can be aggressive to strange dogs and small animals.
Friendly with children: Better with older children that are more considerate.
Friendly with other dogs: Medium
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Low
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Patella luxation, pancreatitism, legg-calve-perthes (LCP), hypoglycemiam, hemorrhagic gastric enteritis (HGE)
Minor: Reverse sneezing (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex), bronchitis
Life Expectancy: 12-15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 2
First Registered by the AKC: 1885
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc.
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