| The Yorkshire terrier was named for the place where | | | | feet are round with black toenails. The coat is tan in |
| it is believed to have originated from, Yorkshire, | | | | color and the body and tail are considered steal blue. |
| England. When they were originally bred they were | | | | These dogs are high energy and very curious which |
| much larger than they are today. The smaller size was | | | | can get them into trouble. But they are a very loyal |
| achieved by selective breeding. | | | | breed, especially towards their owners. They are very |
| They were originally bred to chase and kill small | | | | brave, quite clever, and affectionate. They tend to be |
| rodents like field mice. Because of their long hair | | | | a little hardheaded and demanding. They will need lots |
| women use to use them as feet warmers during | | | | of attention from their owner. Their disposition is usually |
| church services. They have now become a fashion | | | | very loving and sweet. If they are startled or scared |
| statement with woman carrying them in their purses | | | | they may become snappy. |
| and dressing them for all occasions. | | | | Yorkshire terriers are a little fragile; falls could easily |
| The fist known showing was in a dog show, where | | | | lead to fractures. They can have problems in the spinal |
| the standard characteristics are the same as today, | | | | and hindquarter areas. They can herniated the disks |
| was in 1870. The American Kennel Club admitted the | | | | and suffer from paralysis. Early tooth decay is also |
| Yorkshire terrier to the AKC toy group in 1878. The | | | | something to watch out for. They are prone to bouts |
| dog usually is six-seven inches in height and weighs an | | | | of Bronchitis. |
| average of seven pounds. The have a general life | | | | A Yorkshire terrier does not require a lot of exercise, |
| span of 12-15 years. | | | | making it a good breed for apartment type housing. |
| They are judged on their overall characteristics. This | | | | You should give it opportunities to run and play, though. |
| includes their hair. The coat should be like fine silk, be | | | | They like the warmer climates because they are |
| ultra long with a part down the spine. It should fall on | | | | sensitive to the cold. |
| either side of the body and lay straight. The tail, which | | | | Although they shed little to no hair you should brush |
| has been docked, should be level with the back. The | | | | your Yorkshire regularly, preferable daily but at least |
| Yorkshire's head is considered flat, the muzzle length is | | | | once a week. This will help keep the coat shiny and |
| medium with a black nose, and the teeth are regular. | | | | tangle free. Their hair should be trimmed occasionally. |
| The "V" shaped ears can either stand erect or | | | | Make sure you clean their teeth to help prevent tooth |
| semi-erect. The limbs of the dog are straight and the | | | | decay. |