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Yorkshire Terrier
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Yorkshire Terrier

Other names: Yorkie, Walking Jewel, Yorkshire Terror

Watchdog, obedience.

Size
Toy
Height · Male
15–23 cm
Height · Female
11–15 cm
Weight · Male
3–4 kg
Weight · Female
2–3 kg
Life expectancy
14–16 years
Litter
2–3 puppies
FCI
FCI group 3 · 3 · n.º 86
AKC
Toy Group · #6
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Traits

Activity

Energy level
Playfulness
Jogging partner

Social

Affection with family
Good with kids
Good with other dogs
Good with other pets
Friendly to strangers
Social needs

At home

Apartment living
Cold tolerance
Heat tolerance
Tendency to bark
Tendency to dig
Drooling
Snoring

Care

Ease of grooming

Training

Trainability
Obedience
Learning ability
Problem solving
Intelligence

Guarding

Guard dog
Watchdog

Temperament

The Yorkshire Terrier can be territorial and likes to have their space respected. They are tolerant of older children if treated with care. The Yorkshire Terrier can also be somewhat independent and assertive. They get along well with other pets.

History

The Yorkshire Terrier comes from the same locale as the Airedale Terrier and was first seen around the 1850s. The old Black and Tan Terrier is behind the Yorkshire Terrier, together with other breeds such as the Maltese and the Skye Terrier. The current name was accepted in 1870. The breed?s terrier-like qualities include the hunting instinct, be it for a toy in the house or a rodent in the garden.

Care

Yorkies tend to exercise themselves within the home, but they also need to have interaction in the form of games. They appreciate a short walk outdoors on leash and enjoy the chance to explore a safe area. This is definitely not a dog that can live outdoors. The long coat needs brushing or combing every day or two.

The Yorkshire Terrier requires minimal exercise. They are suited for short walks and ideal for apartment living or homes with small yards. They love to chase shadows, lay in sunbeams, and tug of war. The more attention this breed receives the better.

Dental care, grooming, socialization, supervision with children and large animals, and training.

Health

The Yorkshire Terrier's coat requires daily grooming. The hair on top of the head, if grown long, is usually secured with a band or bow. However, if the Yorkshire Terrier is not being used for show, then the coat may be clipped short. Ears and eyes must be cleaned daily. Dental hygiene is also important.

Training

It is a breed easy to train. The training must be consistently , multiple, made kindly and with a lot of love so that to make happy the dog for doing everything its master is asking.

Coat & grooming

The fur should be brushed and combed daily. The hair from the head have to be bound to protect the eyes. But it could be cut, short and then the fur doesn't need so much effort. Because they suffer of cold in winter, they should wear a small protective clothing.

Fun facts

Show dogs need constant and extensive grooming. Can be difficult to housebreak. Avoid puppy mill Yorkies, as these animals may be misproportioned and more difficult to housebreak. Sensitive to cold. Bitches often have trouble delivering. Have a veterinari

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