| In 2006, Yorkshire Terriers became the second most | | | | get their dogs to copy. Yorkshire Terriers are the |
| popular purebred dog in America. The year before, | | | | benevolent Napoleons of the canine world, needing to |
| they had been number three. Although it seems hard | | | | be in charge of every little thing in their territory. They |
| to think that any breed of dog would topple the long | | | | are bossy, vocal and need to be fussed over. |
| reigning Labrador Retriever from the top spot, the tiny | | | | The breed standard lists Yorkies as alert, vivacious |
| Yorkshire Terrier seems poised to do just that. | | | | and full of "self importance". (That's putting it mildly). |
| Wondering if you have ever seen a Yorkshire Terrier | | | | Yorkies are one of the few dog breeds that can be |
| (most commonly called Yorkies)? Chances are, you | | | | picky eaters. They make very good watchdogs. They |
| have seen a lot of them. | | | | do not do well in a home with pet rodents, as they |
| Yorkshire Terriers weigh only about six pounds, | | | | were bred to kill rats. However, they do well in homes |
| although they can get heavier or lighter without being ill | | | | with elderly or small children. In a home with other dogs, |
| in any way. They have pointed ears, a tiny pointed | | | | don't be surprised if the Yorkie becomes the alpha dog |
| nose and a yappy voice. They are most commonly in | | | | very quickly. |
| blue and gold coats, although a there are slight | | | | Other distinctive features of the Yorkshire Terrier |
| variations in color the blue and gold dominate. These | | | | include a black nose, a yappy voice and a bold |
| coats naturally grow long and silky, getting to be almost | | | | personality. Unlike a sloping spine of, say, a German |
| twice the length of the dog, requiring that tiny red bow | | | | Shepherd, Yorkies have even spines with the shoulder |
| in top so the dog can see. | | | | in line with the rump. They should stand squarely. |
| The personality of a Yorkshire Terrier is pretty | | | | Although blue and tan is the official color, other colors |
| consistent, even though you will find some differences | | | | or white markings have cropped up in pet quality |
| in individual dogs. There is a temperament goal in the | | | | animals. |
| Yorkshire breed standard that ethical breeders try to | | | | |