| Yorkshire Terriers are one of the most popular breeds | | | | genetic disorders such as Distichiasis (eyelash that |
| of dogs in The United States, Canada and Great | | | | arises abnormally on eyelid), Hydrocephalus (water in |
| Britain. Just one look at one and you know why. These | | | | the brain), Legg-Perthes disease (degenerative disease |
| cute and tiny companions, like most other terriers were | | | | of hip joint), and bladder stones. Some other common |
| not initially destined to be household pets. Yorkshire | | | | health problems that Yorkies get include Bronchitis, |
| Terriers, commonly known as Yorkies, came from | | | | Hepatic Lipidosis (fatty liver), and cataracts. Oftentimes, |
| Yorkshire in Northern England during the 19th century. | | | | they're prone to early tooth decay as well. To avoid |
| The Industrial Revolution sent many agricultural | | | | dental issues, you might want to consider feeding your |
| workers to Yorkshire to work in the coal mines. They | | | | Yorkshire Terriers dry food and definitely clean their |
| brought with them various kinds of Terriers - such as | | | | teeth regularly. Although it's rare, they may suffer from |
| Skye and Clydesdale- to catch rats that infested the | | | | paralysis due to herniated disks or other spinal |
| mines. They were then bred with local long haired | | | | problems. Tiny Teacup Yorkies are more likely to |
| Terriers to produce Yorkies. At first they were much | | | | exhibit these problems. |
| larger than they are now. Over time, people bred the | | | | Despite their small size, Yorkies are adventurous and |
| smallest of the Yorkies until they gradually decreased | | | | mischievous. They're energetic, clever, loyal, but |
| in size. The first Yorkie that appeared as they do | | | | nervous. While they're affectionate to their owners, |
| today made its appearance in a dog show in 1870. | | | | they are especially nervous with strangers. At times |
| Yorkshire Terriers have a long and silky coat of fur, | | | | they may be stubborn but they are very trainable |
| with no undercoat. Thus, they seldom shed. When | | | | dogs. They do demand a lot of attention, though. |
| they're born, their fur is black and tan. When they | | | | Although small, Yorkshire Terriers make great watch |
| mature, the black usually becomes more of a | | | | dogs. They may snap if they get frightened or |
| blue-gray color. By standard, Yorkies have human-like | | | | surprised but otherwise they are sweet and loving. |
| hair that's very soft and smooth to the touch. | | | | Yorkies are yappy but they are intelligent dogs and |
| Yorkshire Terriers have flat heads and their snouts | | | | can be taught not to bark! |
| extend a medium-sized length. They have tiny black | | | | Yorkies are active dogs but they do not require a big |
| noses and their teeth are generally leveled, with no | | | | yard. They are very active indoor animals. They still, |
| over or under-bite. They have v-shaped ears that | | | | however, like all dogs, need to be walked regularly in |
| stand erect on the top of their heads which causes | | | | order to avoid behavioral problems. They are good |
| them to look constantly alert. Yorkies weigh no more | | | | with people in general and they prefer mature children |
| than seven to eight pounds and they're normally a | | | | to little kids. Yorkies are loyal and wonderful dogs to |
| mere six to seven inches in height. | | | | have as a pet. |
| Like many purebred dogs, Yorkies are prone to some | | | | |